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.

The story of the Hesse Heist, the theft of royal German jewels, delves into the wartime story of the Nazi elite.

Dominic Martello relived traumatic moments of his WWII combat in North Africa for the rest of his life.

During World War II, this anthem was sung by African Americans fighting fascism abroad and continuing the struggle for social justice in the United States.

Be careful about superlatives when you’re discussing military history, until you’re talking about Operation Barbarossa.

During World War II, Juneteenth celebrations were still mostly concentrated in Texas and surrounding states. El Paso and Beaumont, Texas provide striking insights into Juneteenth and the struggle for equality that Black Americans faced during the war.

In 1933-34 the gains made by gay men in Germany and the Soviet Union were abruptly reversed.

The history of drag performances can be traced back to the late 1800s. These performances can even be traced to World War I and World War II.