Marine Killed on Guadalcanal Laid to Rest in New Orleans
The remains of Private Randolph Ray Edwards were identified and accounted for more than 80 years after his death.
The remains of Private Randolph Ray Edwards were identified and accounted for more than 80 years after his death.
Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazi regime persecuted Roma across Europe, killing over 250,000 Romani people and sterilizing around 2,500.
Company E far exceeded the simplistic expectations of “Americanization” that marked its beginning, and its men went on to prove what it meant to be truly American.
In her September 16, 1943, My Day column, Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on her visit to Guadalcanal, where she witnessed the lasting impact of the sacrifices made by US soldiers.
While Peleliu remains a fixture of Pacific war memory, Morotai is overlooked and virtually forgotten in histories of the Pacific theater.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
The National WWII Museum's own Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the great big bands of the WWII era.
Kick off your New Year’s Eve celebration with a lively musical showcase of wartime piano music.