In Memoriam: Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen, USAF (Ret.) (1920-2022)
The National WWII Museum is saddened to learn of the passing of Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen (USAF, Ret.), who died February 16, 2022, at the age of 101.
The National WWII Museum is saddened to learn of the passing of Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen (USAF, Ret.), who died February 16, 2022, at the age of 101.
In this lecture, hear Historian Dr. Kristen D. Burton, Lecturer of US History at The University of Alberta, delve into the life, artistry, and espionage of a true icon of the generation.
Join us for an evening of remembrance and reflection with Holocaust survivor Dori Katz, as she reflects on her experience in Belgium during the Holocaust from a hidden child’s perspective.
One of the country's leading authorities on post-1945 Japan joins an Institute historian to discuss this crucial time in Japanese history.
The Museum is deeply saddened by the loss of WWII veteran and Trustee Emeritus Richard “Dick” Duchossois, who served in five European campaigns, earning two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, and the French Legion of Honor.
Students and families! Take an Electronic Field Trip to the Normandy coast with four student reporters to understand how D-Day was the turning point of the war in Europe.
The Museum’s WWII Research Service offers a wide variety of ways in helping people connect with their loved one’s WWII service history.
Senior Curator Tom Czekanski will discuss innovations employed by the Axis and the Allies during the Normandy Campaign.