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African Americans Fought for Freedom at Home and Abroad during World War II
In the face of racism and segregation, Black men and women served in every branch of the armed services during World War II.
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Dunbar High School: Class of '43
Principal Frederic MacFarlane speaks about the importance of an education for his students and also of the many challenges for African Americans that lay ahead.
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Siren of the Resistance: The Artistry and Espionage of Josephine Baker
Iconic entertainer of the Jazz Age, famous for her risqué performances, Josephine Baker responded to the start of World War II by becoming a spy for the French Resistance. Known as the “Creole Goddess” of France, Baker used her celebrity to gain access to high-ranking Axis officials.
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Museum Acquires Item Related to the First African American Unit in Normandy
Museum adds rare barrage balloon equipment to Collection.
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The Sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff
A night of horror, and the worst maritime disaster of all time.
Past Events
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“Dauntless: Paul Hilliard in WWII and a Transformed America” featuring WWII Veteran Paul Hilliard and author Rob Citino
04/02/2024 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMJoin us for discussion of WWII veteran and Museum Trustee Paul Hilliard's life as documented in the new biography, Dauntless.
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The Victory Belles Vignette
04/02/2024 | 1:00 PM - 1:30 PMThe delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony.
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The Go for Broke Spirit: Legacy in Portraits
06/30/2023 - 03/31/2024A selection of photographer Shane Sato’s powerful portraits of Japanese American veterans of World War II will be showcased in the Joe W. and Dorothy D. Brown Foundation Special Exhibit Gallery at The National WWII Museum from June 30, 2023, through March 31, 2024.
