The signing of the Anti-Comintern Pact between Germany and Japan in 1936 was one of the truly momentous and horrifying conjunctures of the twentieth century.
Daily routine put Paul G. Williams in the most protected part of USS West Virginia in the opening moments of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Hawaii’s initial importance to the US Army was not due to long-term planning, but it would become a crucial piece of a defensive network in the Pacific.
Pilot Officer Billy Fiske was the first US citizen to travel to the United Kingdom at the onset of World War II to join the Royal Air Force, and was one of seven American pilots to take part in the Battle of Britain.
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.
The Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive food and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.