Underscoring its ferocity, future commandant of the Marine Corps General Clifton Cates argued that “the fight for Peleliu was one of the most vicious and stubbornly defended battles of the war.”
As 1943 turned to 1944, PT-305 departed New Orleans, and she would not be back for more than six decades.
World War II was a global conflict involving nearly every country in the world. But who was on each side—and why?
World War II was a global conflict involving nearly every country in the world. But who was on each side—and why?
In her September 2, 1939, My Day column, Eleanor Roosevelt reacts to the news of Germany's invasion of Poland, sharing her dismay at Adolf Hitler's actions and expressing sorrow for the European nations facing the crisis.
Celebrate the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen as the Victory Belles bring the sounds of the season to life!
Join our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.