In the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.
In the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.
In March 1942, a special exhibit opened in New York City of 14 pieces of art each contributed by 14 artists who had escaped Nazi-occupied Europe.
Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin discovered the structure of penicillin and insulin during World War II, becoming the third woman to win a Nobel Prize.
During World War II, millions of Eastern Europeans were involuntarily deported to serve as forced laborers in Germany.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
Head to The Higgins Hotel for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
Explore the Museum after hours and learn more about our special exhibition on African American service in World War II—for free!