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Romus V. “R.V.” Burgin, 1st Marine Division
R.V. Burgin and his fellow Marines were dug in on Walt’s Ridge during the Battle of Cape Gloucester.
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WWII Innovations: The Fruit of the Manhattan Project
The technology of the Manhattan Project didn't just find its way into bombs--it powers submarines and other ships today.
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Doolittle's Raider: The North American B-25 Mitchell
The first bomber to hit Japan after Pearl Harbor, the B-25 Mitchell was found in every theater of the war and was a rugged, multipurpose bomber beloved by her aircrew for its survivability and ease to fly.
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Remembering Colonel Jimmie Kanaya
Colonel Jimmie Kanaya, 442nd Regimental Combat Team medic, became a prisoner of war in Germany after his family had been put behind barbed wire at home in the States. He went on to be a decorated three-war veteran and friend of The National WWII Museum who passed away November 7, 2019.
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Million Dollar Hangover: Victory Celebration at Berchtesgaden
Allied troops race to Berchtesgaden for a chance to drink from the biggest liquor cabinet in Europe.
Past Events
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“Fighting Then and Now”: An Original Production by the Warren Easton High School Talented Theater Program
09/12/2023 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMRemember WWII veteran Lawrence Brooks on what would have been his 114th birthday with a special performance by local students.
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Experience the Victory (September 7 - September 10, 2023)
09/07/2023 - 09/10/2023 | 12:00 AMTravel to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans to explore, remember, and reflect on World War II through exclusive access to the Museum’s campus.
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Expressions of America Family Night
09/09/2023 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
