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Edward Woods, US Merchant Marine
Learn MoreEdward Woods describes shipping out of New York Harbor aboard the oil Tanker SS Brandy Station.
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Forgotten Fights: The Taking of WN61, Omaha Beach Fox Green Sector by John C. McManus, PhD
Learn MoreStaff Sergeant Raymond Strojny almost single-handedly took out German strongpoint WN-61, clearing the way for his 1st Division comrades to take Omaha Beach's Fox Green sector on D-Day.
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Curator's Pick: Items From the Front Lines
Learn MoreHear about four unique items from our Collection that saw action.
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Midway Before and After
Learn MoreThe modern history of Midway atoll includes its commercial uses and post-war reversion of a natural state resulting in its designation as a National Wildlife Refuge.
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Don Hoff, Scouting Squadron 6, USS Enterprise (CV-6)
Learn MoreHear about Don Hoff’s experiences in the Battle of Midway as a radioman and gunner flying in SBD Dauntless dive-bombers.
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"Swing Heil": Swing Youth, Schlurfs, and others in Nazi Germany
Learn MoreThe swing youth in Nazi Germany were teenagers whose love for jazz and affinity for British and American pop culture stood in stark contrast to German nationalism, uniformity, and military regulation.
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Frank Pomroy, 1st Marine Division
Learn MoreIn his oral history interview with the Museum, Frank Pomroy of the 1st Marine Division recalls action on Guadalcanal.
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Monuments Men: Preserving Cultural Heritage During a Period of Great Turmoil
Learn MoreA description of how the Monuments Men came into existence, and how two of its members were among the first officers sent to the front lines. A story of how one of the largest repositories of art stolen by the Nazis was found.
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Rosemary Elfer, Working for Victory
Learn MoreRosemary Elfer describes working for Higgins Industries on a crew with three other “Rosies” making ailerons for aircraft wings.
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Building Collections, Remembering Lives: 20 Years of Collecting at The National WWII Museum
Learn MoreAs The National WWII Museum celebrates year 20, we look back at some collection highlights.
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Vernon Baker, 92nd Infantry Division
Learn MoreMedal of Honor recipient 1st Lt. Vernon Baker discusses the details of the valorous action that earned him this recognition.
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Louisiana Spotlight: Captain Frank H. Walk, US Army
Learn MoreLanding thousands of men and vehicles over a beach requires coordination and organization. On Omaha Beach, Louisiana native Frank H. Walk kept men and equipment moving and organized.