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History Through the Viewfinder
A memorial depicts FDR’s special relationship with ordinary Americans in a world verging on war.
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Last Ride at Anzio: The German Counterattacks, February 1944
How a forceful German counterattack in February 1944 could not push back the Allied Anzio landing.
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World War II and Popular Culture
World War II touched virtually every part of American life, even things so simple as the food people ate, the films they watched, and the music they listened to.
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Uniting Communities for War
Fighting World War II presented daunting military obstacles overseas, but it also involved serious challenges for American communities on the Home Front.
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Training the American GI
As the United States prepared for war, military leaders had a long list of needs—guns, tanks, ships, and equipment of every kind. One of the things they needed most of all, however, was people.
Past Events
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"Expressions of America"
12/10/2023 | 5:30 PM - 6:00 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
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"Louisiana Christmas Day"
12/10/2023 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMCelebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.
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Making of Masters of the Air
12/09/2023 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PMMasters of the Air premieres January 26, 2024, on Apple TV+
Join us as The National WWII Museum concludes its 16th International Conference on World War II with a special hourlong session on the making of Masters of the Air, providing an inside look into Apple TV+'s upcoming WWII miniseries on the Eighth Air Force. Central Time Zone
