In his oral history interview with the Museum, Frank Pomroy of the 1st Marine Division recalls action on Guadalcanal.

A 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.

Rosemary Elfer describes working for Higgins Industries on a crew with three other “Rosies” making ailerons for aircraft wings.

As The National WWII Museum celebrates year 20, we look back at some collection highlights.

Medal of Honor recipient 1st Lt. Vernon Baker discusses the details of the valorous action that earned him this recognition.

While battles raged across the world, three great works of "PPE"—Philosophy, Politics, and Economics—were published during World War II, and remain relevant today.

Landing 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.

Retired Marine Corps Colonel Dave Severance recalls how his company, E Company 28th Marines, patrolled up Mount Suribachi, and how members of his company raised the American flag atop Suribachi on February 23, 1945.

The courageous Free French defense of the remote desert fortress of Bir Hacheim in May 1942 helped turn the tide of the war in North Africa.

On Memorial Day and every day, the name of Richard McCurdy, killed in action during Operation Torch, and other boys like him should be kept alive and their sacrifices and those of their families remembered. They were and are part of a nation, a city, a neighborhood, and a family.

Among the Museum's collection are many stories of those who did not return, like PFC Darrel “Happy” Neil, killed in action on July 7, 1944 in France.

Few fighter aircraft have had an impact on a conflict like the P-51 Mustang.