Museum - The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana

Join us virtually for an enlightening program about one of the first American heroes of World War II, Doris Dorie Miller.

The world’s first atomic bomb detonated in the New Mexican desert, releasing a level of destructive power unknown in the existence of humanity. Emitting as much energy as 21,000 tons of TNT and creating a fireball that measured roughly 2,000 feet in diameter, the first successful test of an atomic bomb, known as the Trinity Test, forever changed the history of the world. https://bit.ly/3fvJzam

Operation Dragoon was the successful Allied invasion of southern France that also highlighted the intense Allied disagreements over strategy. https://bit.ly/33ZoFgM

Lunchbox Lecture: "Why US Army Artillery was so effective in WWII" December 16, 11AM CT Join long-time Museum volunteer Mike Alexander in a discussion on how the United States dominated in combat through the use of heavy artillery. Tune in here: https://bit.ly/2JOpb9k

Viewed through the lens of the average camera or motion picture, World War II is often recorded and remembered as a black and white war. Amazingly enough, majestic ships cutting through the sea or plucky landing craft plying their coastal trade were alive with a world of color due to the US Navy's extensive use of camouflage. The bright blues, grays, whites, and greens of the US Navy will change your perception of a war fought 75 years ago. https://bit.ly/2zQYxaK

In this clip from his Oral History, Hershel Woody Williams describes his actions on Iwo Jima for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. https://bit.ly/2Oo0qzX

Tomorrow join us for a K-12 Webinar! From Christmas Lights to Bomb Fuses Thursday, December 10, 12:00 p.m. CT One of the coolest artifacts in the collection of The National WWII Museum is the proximity fuse. This device that sat on the nose of rockets held sophisticated electronics and radar all packed inside. It was manufactured in a factory that had formerly made Christmas lights. Learn more about this important breakthrough and some of the science behind it. Targeted for g...rades 612. Register Now: https://bit.ly/2UK11Pz

Join us for a webinar about a book that has received great press and even better reviews, Wheels of Courage: How Paralyzed Veterans from World War II Invented Wheelchair Sports, Fought for Disability Rights, and Inspired a Nation. The book tells the stirring story of the soldiers, sailors, and marines who were paralyzed on the battlefield during World War IIonly to return to a world unused to dealing with their traumatic injuries.

In this Oral History Spotlight, Alfred Cabral describes his experiences fighting the Germans during the Italian campaign. https://bit.ly/32efh8j

In the aftermath of the Holocaust, many survivors continued to face persecution and sought refuge in Palestine. Learn more about the creation of Israel and the roots of the modern-day conflict in the Middle East in the latest episode of To the Best of My Ability. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3lviZQJ

In this Oral History Spotlight, Keith Renstrom, 4th Marine Division, gives a chilling account of the Japanese and civilian suicides at Marpi Point on Saipan. https://bit.ly/3540nAO

Richard B. Frank, Author of Tower of Skulls: A History of the Asia-Pacific War Volume 1: 1937-1942, discusses the opening moves of the war in Asia, and why it is important today. https://bit.ly/2ZHPaDQ

Stanley Wolczyk discusses his experiences on Attu in May 1943 and being wounded late in the fight, a wound which ended his Army service in this Oral History Spotlight. https://bit.ly/3a7uObR

Four months after the German invasion of France, Walter Benjamin embarked on on a risky and ultimately ill-fated journey across the Pyrenees. https://bit.ly/344COYp

Save the Date! "Wheels of Courage: How Paralyzed Veterans from World War II Invented Wheelchair Sports, Fought for Disability Rights, and Inspired a Nation" Thursday, November 12, 6:00 p.m. CT Join us for a webinar about the stirring story of the servicemen who were paralyzed on the battlefield during World War II and how, thanks to medical advances and the dedication of innovative physicians and rehabilitation coaches, they asserted their right to a life without limitations.... Register Now: https://bit.ly/2HDIOA8

In a clip from his Oral History, Charles Bishop describes his experiences during the first patrol of the USS Piranha (SS-389). https://bit.ly/2BJMFJ8

Historian Hannah Dailey talks with Peter Somogyi, a survivor of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Mr. Somogyi went into Auschwitz as a child and a twin which placed him in the care of Dr. Mengele. Learn about his memories and impressions of living through the Holocaust, the ability to survive against the odds, and his visit to Israel in 1985 for the mock trial of Dr. Mengele. This webinar is part of regular programming commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II made possible by Bank of America. https://bit.ly/2Wqtlbh

Even as World War II in Europe officially ended in May 1945, bitter fighting erupted across Eastern Europe as local partisans fought the Soviet occupation. This article is part of an ongoing series commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II made possible by Bank of America. https://bit.ly/3hbJvxE

Check out the latest review of the Higgins Hotel & Conference Center from travel writer Jill B Jarvis, Bigkidsmallcity.com and use code Eureka to save $20 per night on your stay right across the street from The National WWII Museum. https://bit.ly/2G2X5Wj

Save the Date for our next K-12 Webinar! Electing Roosevelt: 1940 and 1944 Thursday, November 19, 12:00 p.m. CT In 1940, Roosevelt was elected to serve an unprecedented third term in a land-slide electoral victory over Republican Wendell Willkie. While not yet a law, the Presidential limit of two-terms was a tradition set by George Washington. Despite his declining health, Roosevelt secured another electoral victory in 1944. He is the only US President to be elected to four t...erms. While he remained popular, Roosevelt led the nation through the most challenging years of the 20th century. Join The National WWII Museum as we look back on these two historic elections and Roosevelt’s legacy as President of the United States. Appropriate for grades 912. RSVP Now: https://bit.ly/36xUMDN

More than 14,000 African American men served in the US Army Air Forces in segregated units during WWII. Only about 1,000 of them were pilots. Many others, like Louisiana native Albert Porche, filled vital support roles which kept the famed Red Tails flying in Italy. https://bit.ly/2C2lFV3

On March 6, 1945 when US forces entered Cologne, the Gothic cathedral loomed above the ruins. Army Chaplain and future Archbishop Philip Hannan soon devoted himself to protecting the cathedral. #victory75 https://bit.ly/2L76US1

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. https://bit.ly/32uZth0

Lunchbox Lecture: Drugs and Alcohol During WWII by Kristen Burton, PhD: Join Dr. Kristen Burton, Teacher Programs and Curriculum Specialist at the National WWII Museum, and historian of alcohol, as she discusses vice during the Second World War. Bringing your own drink is encouraged, but not required. This program is sponsored by AARP Louisiana.

Misguided Japanese diplomacy in 1945 helped to ensure that the war would not have a peaceful end. This article is part of an ongoing series commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II made possible by Bank of America. https://bit.ly/3fV0nqu

Wilson Watson was a young farmer in Arkansas when he enlisted in the US Marine Corps in August 1942. He was awarded in the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. Read the full citation now. https://bit.ly/302hH8X

Jason Dawsey of the Museum's Institute for the Study of War & Democracy explores the long history of the Roma within European culture. https://bit.ly/2SHB1De

In this Oral History Spotlight, Stanley Swede Vejtasa describes his experiences during the Battle of the Coral Sea on May 7, 1942. https://bit.ly/3ga53JQ

Have you listened to our latest podcast "To the Best of My Ability" exploring the tragedies, triumphs, and difficult choices made by President Harry S. Truman? Listen to the entire first season, now available on all major platforms! Plus, stay tuned for more information on Season 2. https://bit.ly/2z6eMjZ

In this Oral History Spotlight, B-17 pilot John Noack describes the bravery of his top turret gunner and flight engineer, Kenneth Fox, who even after being severely wounded during the mission, refused to abandon his post in the plane’s top turret. https://bit.ly/2FdTvbF

Save the Date for our Lunchbox Lecture! "Drugs and Alcohol During WWII" by Kristen Burton, PhD Wednesday, November 18, 11:00 a.m. CT Join Dr. Kristen Burton, Teacher Programs and Curriculum Specialist at the National WWII Museum, and historian of alcohol, as she discusses vice during the Second World War. Bringing your own drink is encouraged, but not required.... RSVP Now: https://bit.ly/36yBezp Sponsored by AARP Louisiana

In this Oral History Spotlightl, Mike Mervosh describes his experience with the flag raising on Iwo Jima. https://bit.ly/3klcP6l

In this Oral History Spotlight, Joseph LaNier describes two encounters he had with racism in the military, one of which surprised him. https://bit.ly/2BHSwhZ

Joe Boitnott served on a machine gun crew in the Army’s 34th Infantry Division in North Africa and Italy. Hear his story now in this Oral History Spotlight. https://bit.ly/3dl8gVy

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. Learn more about this Forgotten Fight. https://bit.ly/2ZqqzET

Lunchbox Lecture: "Sgt. Charles McGuckin, 22nd AFB, 4th Armored Division, A Citizen Soldier" by John McGuckin Wednesday, November 4, 11:00am CT This presentation will follow the story of one of the citizen soldiers, Sgt. Charles Edward McGuckin, from his early life in Philadelphia to his induction into the Army and to his death in action while serving with the 4th Armored Division of Patton’s 3rd Army during the Lorraine campaign in November of 1944.... Learn More: https://bit.ly/3jtLQnx

The fight for Mount Austen witnessed some of the hardest fighting on Guadalcanal. Its successful capture ensured the security of Henderson Field from Japanese artillery fire and infiltrators. https://bit.ly/3gRkaIz

The African American 614th Tank Destroyer Battalion's aggressive assault across Germany's Siegfried Line in 1945 earned the respect and camaraderie of white GIs in the front lines. https://bit.ly/30VUZhk

Staff 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. Learn more about this "Forgotten Fight." https://bit.ly/3c9PG1u

Foreign-born US troops made a significant contribution to American Victory in World War II. 109,382 foreign-born members of the US Armed Forces became naturalized citizens between July 1, 1942 and June 30, 1945. https://bit.ly/3g7z9gN

The 156th Infantry Band, a regimental band from Louisiana brought a New Orleans flair to one of the most influential postwar moments in Europe when they were selected to provide the musical backdrop for the Potsdam Conference as the house band at the Little White House. https://bit.ly/38Glr1T

Last Chance to Register for Today's Live Webinar! "Wheels of Courage: How Paralyzed Veterans from World War II Invented Wheelchair Sports, Fought for Disability Rights, and Inspired a Nation" Thursday, November 12, 6:00 p.m. CT Join us for a webinar about the stirring story of the servicemen who were paralyzed on the battlefield during WWII and how, thanks to medical advances and the dedication of innovative physicians and rehabilitation coaches, they asserted their right to ...a life without limitations. Register Now: https://bit.ly/2HDIOA8