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Bill Garbo, 112th Cavalry Regiment
Bill Garbo describes advancing past Baker Hill during the battle of Leyte.
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MacArthur’s July 5, 1945 Communique’ “The entire Philippine Islands are now liberated…”
On July 5, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur released a communique announcing that major combat operations in the Philippine Islands had concluded.
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"The Creed of Liberty" Harry Truman's Independence Day Message, July 4, 1945
President Harry Truman's Independence Day message of July 4, 1945 offered words of consolation and hope at a time of immense stress for the nation—and himself.
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David Roderick, Platoon Sergeant in Company H, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division
David Roderick discusses his experiences after going ashore on Utah Beach on D-Day.
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New Citizen Soldiers: Naturalization During World War II
Foreign-born US troops made a significant contribution to American victory in World War II. Between July 1, 1942 and June 30, 1945, 109,382 foreign-born members of the US Armed Forces became naturalized citizens.
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Stanley “Swede” Vejtasa, Scouting Squadron 5 (VS-5), USS Yorktown (CV-5)
Stanley “Swede” Vejtasa describes his experiences during the Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 May 1942.
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Victory Corps Volunteer Spotlight: Julia
Julia engages with The National WWII Museum well beyond her Saturday commitment with the Victory Corps.
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Joseph Hochadel, 34th Infantry Division
Joseph Hochadel describes his experiences as a medic with the 34th Infantry Division during the fighting at Monte Cassino, Italy.
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Recounting Terror and Sexual Violence: Josef Kohout’s The Men With the Pink Triangle
The Nazi dictatorship policed, prosecuted, and ultimately murdered thousands of gay men during its 12 years of rule.
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From GI Joe to GI Jane: Christine Jorgensen’s Story
WWII veteran Christine Jorgensen became the first American transgender woman to attain fame for having sex reassignment surgery. Her story has influenced many others and helped redefine gender identity.
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Arthur Jackson, 1st Marine Division
Arthur Jackson discusses engaging Japanese positions during the Battle of Peleliu, actions for which he would later be awarded the Medal of Honor.
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SHOP TALK: Painting the German le IG 18 75mm Infantry Support Gun
Painting a German cannon presents interesting challenges to the restoration staff.