The Museum is saddened by the passing of author, historian and friend Jim Hornfischer, yesterday, June 2nd at the young age of 55.
 

Prince Philip’s life spanned many historical eras, from the genteel manners of old world royalty to the rough and tumble of the modern media era. Philip died on Friday, April 9, 2021, at the age of 99.

The National WWII Museum mourns the loss of Mark Rubin who was personally committed to ensuring future generations would never forget the lessons of the Holocaust and World War II.

George P. Shultz, WWII veteran, long-time public servant, and friend of The National WWII Museum, passed away on February 6, 2021, at the age of 100.

The country lost a leading figure in efforts to forge racial harmony and equality, while The National WWII Museum lost a friend and champion with the passing of Gov. William Winter (Mississippi, 1980-1984) on Friday, December 18, 2020.

George Washington Biggs devoted most of his adult life to causes greater than himself.

The Museum lost a beloved member of our volunteer family on July 18, 2020 with the passing of Mrs. Jeannine Burk. Jeannine earned over 357 volunteer hours at the Museum beginning in July 2018. Although Jeannine was a relatively new addition to our volunteer corps, she was an integral member and seemed to have always been a part of the Museum family.

Charles Evers, who fought the "Double V for Victory" campaign during and after World War II, passed away this week at the age of 87. Watch his appearance at the April 2016 symposium.

Dame Vera Lynn, who died on June 18, 2020 at age 103, inspired millions of people in Great Britain and the United States through the darkest days of World War II. 

In celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The National World War II Museum’s opening we are taking time to look back at the many volunteers who have helped make the Museum what it is today. One of the longest-serving volunteers was a man named Richard M. Warren. Better known as “Doc,” he worked with all three Higgins boat restoration projects until his passing in June 2015.