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Lieutenant Alexander R. Nininger's Medal of Honor
Lieutenant Alexander R. Nininger received the first Medal of Honor of World War II.
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Salvage For Victory: World War II & Now
On January 10, 1942, the United States launched one of its most important and also most memorable domestic initiatives of the entire war: the “Salvage For Victory” campaign.
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Making Automobiles Last During World War II
Civilian workers struggle to keep their cars running amid strict wartime restrictions.
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The Declaration of the United Nations in the Aftermath of Pearl Harbor
On January 1, 1942, 26 countries signed the Declaration of the United Nations and 21 more countries formally joined the alliance prior to the end of World War II.
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Hope for Next Year: New Year’s Letters From World War II
Many American servicemen and women expressed hopes for the next year in wartime New Year’s mail.
Past Events
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Storytime at the Museum
10/08/2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
10/05/2024 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PMJoin 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.
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Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon
10/05/2024 | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PMEnjoy a buffet lunch as the delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony.
