In WWII’s aftermath, July 4 also became Independence Day for the Philippines in 1946.

In July 1946, the fourth and fifth atomic bombs to explode tore into a fleet of 84 ships anchored at Bikini Atoll in the name of science.

On June 9, 2021, the Museum hosted Leah Garrett, PhD for a webinar on her latest book, X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II. She answered more of the audience’s questions below.

Created by the camera, photographs help tell the story of Marine Photographic Squadron VMD-254.

Jack Brukman’s journey through war: from the physical onset on Saipan to the continuous mental onslaught at home.