The Meaning of D-Day: A Roundtable Discussion
Join us for a roundtable discussion on the significance of D-Day and its legacy.
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"Time Will Not Dim the Glory of Their Deeds:" The Cemetery at Omaha Beach and the Commemoration of the D-Day War Dead
Ben Brands, a historian with the American Battle Monuments Commission, will discuss the initial establishment of the cemetery at Omaha Beach, which occurred in the days immediately following D-Day.
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Remembering Bob Zawada, WWII veteran and Museum volunteer
Bob Zawada, WWII veteran, was wounded in action and then captured, during the Hammelburg Raid. As a Museum volunteer he left a lasting imprint on our Education and Curatorial Services Departments.
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WWI & WWII: The Treaty of Versailles and the Failure of Peace
A century ago, leaders of the victorious powers in the First World War tried to convert battlefield success into a lasting peace.
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WWI & WWII: 1918 Influenza Pandemic and Innovation
One of the deadliest moments in world history was the 1918-19 Influenza Pandemic, worsened by the global movements of World War I.
Past Events
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A Conversation with Holocaust Survivor Peter Somogyi
05/11/2020 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMJoin us as Historian Hannah Dailey talks with Peter Somogyi, a survivor of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp.
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A 75th Anniversary of V-E Day Remembrance with Veteran Jim Baynham
05/08/2020 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMJoin Assistant Director of Curatorial Services Kim Guise for a very special discussion with WWII Veteran and former POW Jim Baynham.
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Mission Debrief: World War II
05/07/2020 | 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMJoin The National WWII Museum and the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum for a mission debrief live chat of the April 30 World War II: Victory in Europe STEM in 30 episode to ask your questions about World War II airplanes and more.
