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PFC Willy F. James, Jr's Medal of Honor
Willy F. James, Jr. was one of seven African Americans to receive the Medal of Honor for service in World War II, an award delayed decades by bias and discrimination.
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Private George Watson's Medal of Honor
Private George Watson received the Medal of Honor for his courageous rescue of fellow soldiers.
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The Buffalo: 92nd Infantry Division’s Weekly Newspaper during World War II
The 92nd Infantry Division’s unit newspaper earned a place as one of the premier combat division publications in the Armed Forces during World War II.
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Japanese American Incarceration: The Camps and Coerced Labor
The Institute for the Study of War and Democracy’s Dr. Steph Hinnershitz discusses excerpts from her book on the anniversary of Executive Order 9066.
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Love—Guess Who! Valentine’s Letters from World War II
Forced apart by war, newlyweds and expectant parents Richard and Jean Porritt celebrated Valentine’s Day the only way they could: through greeting cards and love letters.
Past Events
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Blue Star Museums Program
05/17/2025 - 09/01/2025Current US servicemembers and up to five family members receive free Museum admission.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
08/30/2025 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 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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Sensory Friendly Mornings
08/30/2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMAvailable on the last Saturday of each month, Sensory Friendly Mornings are for individuals of all ages with special needs and their families to enjoy early access to the Museum with modifications to make the experience more sensory friendly.
