Join us for a conversation with Pacific War historian and best selling author John Wukovits, who will be interviewed about his latest book: Dogfight Over Tokyo. 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 In this lecture, Simon will discuss the torpedoing and sinking of the SS Dorchester, as well as the four American chaplains from different denominations who unselfishly sacrificed their own lives to save others. There were still a number of challenges that remained, including the demobilization of millions of men and women, reshaping the economy without putting millions out of work, social unrest and growing racial tensions at home, and the looming threat of the nation’s burgeoning rivalry with the Soviet Union. [email protected] The documents include the famous and infamous: an original copy of the Versailles Treaty of 1919 to the Munich Agreement of 1938; the letters written by Eisenhower and Rommel to their wives on D-Day. There are three easy steps in the donation process. Our artifacts and documents are enormously important in helping to bring history to life. 504-528-1944, Institute for the Study of War and Democracy. This presentation of FALLOUT, which premiered on the Museum’s Facebook page, recounts how John Hersey got the story that no other journalist could—and how he subsequently played a role in ensuring that no nuclear attack has happened since, possibly saving millions of lives. The Museum’s Samuel Zemurray Stone Senior Historian, Dr. Our donors understand that as America’s WWII Museum, we will be a resource to researchers and educators for generations to come. Joseph Sasser discusses his experiences on Engineer Hill during the final hours of the Battle of Attu in May 1943. Rob Citino, will host a discussion on the history, artifacts, and Museum’s educational initiatives about the atomic bomb and Hiroshima. One important way to help achieve this goal is to make a deferred planned gift to the Museum as part of your estate plan. Considering selling or trading in your old car, truck or SUV? Join The National WWII Museum in a joint presentation with the National WWI Museum and Memorial as we explore the end of World War I, Armistice Day, and the origins of World War II. With a brick at The National WWII Museum, you have a unique opportunity to create a lasting tribute to loved ones who served their country. The Museum receives no government funding for our ongoing operating expenses, therefore we depend heavily on admission revenue and donations to pay the bills. Allied victory had rescued humanity from a dark future, but for President Truman and his administration, the celebrations were short lived. Tune into a webinar featuring Dr. de Grazia presenting on her latest book, The Perfect Fascist, which tells the story of fascist, Attilio Teruzzi—a war hero turned commander of Mussolini’s Black Shirts—and how the personal became political in the fascist quest for manhood and power. Join The National WWII Museum and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum as we explore World War II as catalysts of the modern civil rights movement. [email protected] James “Horse Collar” Smith describes his experiences during the Battle of Bloody Ridge on Guadalcanal in September 1942. Now more than ever, we need to do all we can to ensure that the courage and sacrifices of the men and women who won World War II are remembered with gratitude and respect and kept relevant for all Americans. George Peto describes an uphill assault he took part in on Okinawa that ended up being his proudest day in the Marine Corps, despite the tremendous casualties his company suffered. © 2020 The International Museum of World War II. No other campaign surpassed that number. Maynard David talks about a particularly harrowing mission he and his crew flew to Tokyo, Japan in May 1945. This site will guide you through each of them—just click on the "Next" button when you're ready to move to the next step. Stanley Wolczyk discusses his experiences on Attu in May 1943 and being wounded late in the fight, a wound which ended his Army service. Fox News Anchor and author Chris Wallace discusses his latest book, Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World. Ancient Artifacts (1) Books & DVDs (41) Civil War Relics (67) Gettysburg Artifacts (96) Museum Merchandise (62) Other Historical Artifacts (16) Pop Culture Icons (2) Popular Gifts (20) Presidential Artifacts (27) Silver Bullets & Coins (2) Tshirts & Apparel (15) World War II & Other Militaria (298) Featured Products Due to the generous donations of WWII veterans, their families, friends and other donors, the Museum has neared its goal of acquiring a collection that is representative of the American experience in World War II, thus the Museum must be selective with any new artifacts it accepts. The Museum’s Samuel Zemurray Stone Senior Historian, Dr. Florence Reynolds describes a negative encounter she had with an Army Air Forces maintenance officer when she questioned the condition of an aircraft she was ordered to fly. Jack Glass describes his experiences aboard the USS Enterprise (CV-6) during the Battle of the Eastern Solomons in August 1942. Friday, March 17th, 2017 | Tags : national wwii museum, PT-305 Posted in Featured Artifacts, PT-305 Update | Comments Off. Our artifacts and documents are enormously important in helping to bring history to life. Frank Buschmeier discusses his capture and subsequent imprisonment after his B-17 was shot down during a mission to Merseberg, Germany in July 1944. We ask that you please read the FAQs and Common WWII donation pages, and then contact us concerning any material that you wish to donate to the Museum. Theodore “Dutch” Van Kirk, navigator on the Enola Gay, describes arriving at Wendover Field, Utah and figuring out that he would be taking part in a mission to drop an atomic bomb. Walter Jacobs talks about encountering a wounded Japanese soldier during the fighting on Ie Shima and how he believes that his sparing of an enemy soldier’s life resulted in him surviving the fighting there and later on Okinawa. Mexican American US Army medic Corporal Anthony Acevedo suffered unimaginable horrors as a POW of the Germans. The objects range from uniforms and military equipment to the more personal items that belonged to members of the Resistance, families on the home fronts or prisoners of war. Tune in to this pre-recorded presentation in which Museum educators will share how to modify Museum activities and lesson plans for an online environment. He survived Stalag IXB and then the Berga slave labor camp as well as the trauma and stigma of having been a prisoner of war. Join us for a digital Lunchbox Lecture about the last great troop movement of World War II—Operation: Magic Carpet. In total the collection comprises over 7,000 objects, 500,000 documents, including letters, diaries, log books, leaflets, pamphlets, magazines and photographs, 3,500 posters and 7,500 books. 504-528-1944, Sharing African American Experiences from the war, A limited podcast series about President Harry S. Truman, A LIMITED PODCAST SERIES FROM THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM, Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, 50% off admission for Louisiana Residents, Anthony Acevedo: Mexican American POW Survivor, Red Tail, WASP and Firefly: The Aviators of WWII, Benjamin Carson, 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, Lunchbox Lecture: "The 4 Chaplains of the SS Dorchester" by Barry Simon, Teaching Strategies and Digital Tools for Online Student Engagement, "The Perfect Fascist: A Story of Love, Power, and Morality in Mussolini's Italy", Lunchbox Lecture: "Operation: Magic Carpet" by Collin Makamson, The Nazi Murder of the Disabled and the 1945 Hadamar Trial: A Conversation with Patricia Heberer-Rice, PhD, from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, The Pope of Physics: Enrico Fermi and the Manhattan Project, Atomic Veterans: Regular Men, Nuclear Fallout, "Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World", James “Horse Collar” Smith, 1st Marine Raider Battalion, William S. Jones, 7th Infantry Division, Attu, Mike “Iron Mike” Mervosh, 4th Marine Division, Stanley Wolczyk, 7th Infantry Division, Attu, Theodore “Dutch” Van Kirk, Navigator on the Enola Gay. Robert Fieseler, in conversation with Dr. Ed Lengel, will discuss this award-winning book which chronicles the events of that night, the controversies in the aftermath of the fire and the activism that followed and proved essential to the emergence of a fledgling gay movement. Charles McGee discusses flying bomber escort for 15th Air Force heavy bombardment groups and downing a German Focke Wulf Fw 190 during one of those missions. Raymond Bailey describes a horrible experience he had after the USS Franklin (CV-13) was hit by two bombs while operating off the coast of Japan in March 1945. Join us as we reflect on the atomic bombing of Hiroshima 75 years later. Give it new life by donating it to The National World War II Museum. The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Brings “First Lady Of Song” to Museum. William S. Jones describes his experiences during the fight to recapture Attu in the Aleutian Islands in May 1943. With every $10 you donate, you will help cover the cost of admission for WWII veterans and the resources it takes to ensure their stories are never forgotten. Due to the generous donations of WWII veterans, their families, friends and other donors, the Museum has neared its goal of acquiring a collection that is representative of the American experience in World War II, thus the Museum must be selective with any new artifacts it accepts. Mike Mervosh describes his experience with the flag raising on Iwo Jima. Rob Citino, will host a discussion on the history, artifacts, and Museum’s educational initiatives about the atomic bomb and Hiroshima. Benjamin Carson talks about volunteering for the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion and the brutally realistic training they received in San Diego to prepare for combat in the Pacific. Our archives, though, are ever growing, and we are particularly seeking additions to our archive of personal stories and wartime letters, diaries and photographs. The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Join us for a digital ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of V-J Day. As a Member of The National WWII Museum, you can permanently honor the service and sacrifice of your personal connection to World War II at the Museum built to honor the legacy of freedom secured by the courageous men and women of the Greatest Generation. 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Explore some of the highlights of the collection online. 75 years after the dropping of the two atomic bombs, join us for a conversation with Gino Segrè, PhD, and Bettina Hoerlin, PhD, biographers of one of the most critical scientists involved in the Manhattan Project.

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