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Medical Innovations: From the 1918 Pandemic to a Flu Vaccine
Learn MoreThe 1918 Flu Pandemic peaked the same month as World War I ended, and contributed to the instability around the world in the following decades. It also inspired a search for causes and cures that contributed to medical innovation in World War II, and technologies we still use today.
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ISWD Roundtable: World War II and the Aftermath of the Present Crisis
Learn MoreThe Institute for the Study of War and Democracy Historians and Special Guests Discuss How WWII's Aftermath Presents Lessons for the Aftermath of the Present Crisis.
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The Leadership, Death, and Legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Learn MoreTo commemorate the anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt's death, we sat down with his biographer, Nigel Hamilton, PhD.
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Best of WWII Public Programs: Hidden Gems
Learn MoreWe look back at some of the best author events at The National WWII Museum.
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From the Collection on National Pet Day
Learn MoreWe feature some loyal companions, adopted friends, and loved animals by WWII servicemen and women in honor of National Pet Day.
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Review of the 2017 German Film The Captain
Learn MoreThe Captain is a dark, brutal film which looks at WWII's final days from the perspective of German soldiers behind the frontlines.
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“New Orleans Art Student Constance Negrotto – The National WWII Museum Oral History”
Learn MoreIn this clip, Constance talks about how she worked as a draftsman for Higgins, working on the LCVPs and other various ship designs during the war.
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Mouton Rothschild and the 1945 "Victory Vintage"
Learn More1945 was a turning point for the famous winery of Chateau Mouton Rothschild and the creation of unique tradition: Artists creating wine labels.
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Rifleman Harold DeForest, 37th Infantry Division - The National WWII Museum Oral History
Learn MoreIn this clip, DeForest tells about attacking a hill near Clark Field in the Philippines that the GIs called the Top of the World.
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Joe Louis: From Boxing Gloves to Combat Boots
Learn MoreJoe Louis was boxing's heavyweight world champion when he joined the US Army and fought for his country and his community.
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Bob Gurr - The National WWII Museum Oral History
Learn MoreBob tells an excellent story about raising victory gardens and how because they lived on 1/2 an acre, his family was able to raise their own vegetables, fruits, chickens and goat’s milk.
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WWII Reads: D-Day
Learn MoreRob Citino, Samuel Zemurray Stone Senior Historian of the Museum, lists his favorite books on D-Day.