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Commemorating National Hispanic Heritage Month
In observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, The National WWII Museum wishes to share educational highlights of Latino WWII experiences for teachers and students.
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Sergeant Jose Mendoza Lopez's Medal of Honor
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Joseph LaNier II
From rural Mississippi to Iwo Jima, Joseph LaNier confronted racism in society and service.
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Edgar Cole—“I Still Wanted To Be the Best”
It was only in the wake of Executive Order 8802, and a presidential directive issued directly to the Corps, that the Marines began setting up a new segregated training facility for African American recruits at Montford Point, North Carolina. One of the first recruits was Edgar Cole.
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Combat in Twilight: Rod Serling's World War II
Rod Serling, the creative genius behind The Twilight Zone and other memorable film and television productions, was both haunted and inspired by his experiences as a US Army paratrooper during World War II.
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Steel Memories: From USS Arizona to the World Trade Center
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SHOP TALK: Frame Off Restoration, Part II: Disassembly
Thoughts and tips for a frame off restoration continues as we begin disassembly.
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Victory at Sea: Timeless Film, Soaring Music
The groundbreaking 1952 television documentary "Victory at Sea" and its magnificent musical score marked an enduring tribute to the US Navy’s role in winning World War II.
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Sir, Easy Company is All Present!
During a trip to Alexandria, Louisiana in 1970, Maurice P. "Pete" Bowler returned to Camp Claiborne to visit the base where he had trained with the 103rd Infantry Division in 1942.
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"Everyone Has a Katrina Story”: 15 Years of Reflection
One of the Museum's longest-serving employees reflects on one of the most trying times in the institution's history.