National WWII Museum

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The National WWII Museum in New Orleans tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world.

New Orleans, LA nationalww2museum.org Joined April 2009

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November 8 marks the anniversary of the start of Operation Torch, the 1942 Allied invasion of North Africa. Revisit this Season 1 episode of the 'Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops' podcast to learn more about the complex dynamics of the mission. bit.ly/4AmBAp7

www.nationalww2museum.org Part 4: Operation Torch In November 1942, the Allies make their first major move against Adolf Hitler’s empire with Operation Torch. In this episode, we explore the Allied invasion of French North Africa and the American...

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Can't make it to New Orleans? You can still be part of the conversation! Free virtual registration is now open for the 19th International Conference on World War II, featuring world-renowned historians and scholars discussing World War II. Register here: bit.ly/4tDfX07

Two individuals are standing together at an event with a World War II conference backdrop. One person has a name badge and both are smiling. A tall banner displays "The International Conference on World War II" and "Pritzker Military Museum & Library" along with "Author Book Signing."

Three individuals are seated at a panel table with microphones and water bottles in front of them. Behind the panelists, several flags are visible, including an American flag. A large screen displays a person from the panel during the discussion. The setting appears to be a formal event or conference.

A group of people are engaged in conversation indoors. The setting includes a decorative wall and a framed display case.

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The new film #JIMMY, in theaters now, explores the life and WWII service of film icon James Stewart. Listen as Senior Historian John Curatola, PhD, speaks to Stewart's daughter, Kelly Stewart Harcourt, an executive producer on the film: bit.ly/4itawhK

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Ahead of the 85th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has begun disinterring the remains of unknown servicemembers from the battleship USS Arizona in an effort to finally identify them. Read more here: bit.ly/48zOYKt

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The National WWII Museum presents 'Secret WWII,' an original podcast exploring wartime tales of espionage and intrigue—and this season, we're delving into the story of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Watch or listen now wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4z0kdcm

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