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| White Glove Wednesdays | |
| Louisiana Memorial Pavilion It's one thing to read on an exhibit label that an infantryman's pack in World War II weighed forty pounds. But now The National WWII Museum offers you the opportunity to pick up an infantryman's pack and try it on for yourself! Join Curator Eric Rivet each Wednesday ... |
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| February 4, 2015 9:00 AM | |
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| The Victory Belles present "America's Wartime Sweethearts: A Tribute to The Andrews Sisters" | |
| Stage Door Canteen 11:45 am buffet seating Noted for their close harmonies and synchronized dance steps, the Andrews Sisters epitomized the “we’re all in this together” spirit of the war years, and their optimistic songs and exuberance made them ideal morale boosters. The Vict... |
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| February 4, 2015 11:45 AM | |
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| Lunchbox Lecture | |
| H. Mortimer Favrot Orientation Center Gemma Birnbaum presents “Fighting Hitler and Jim Crow: The Black Labor Movement During WWII” In honor of Black History Month, join Assistant Director of Education for Curriculum Gemma Birnbaum to learn more about the Homefront men and women who ... |
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| February 4, 2015 12:00 PM | |
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| White Glove Wednesdays | |
| Louisiana Memorial Pavilion It's one thing to read on an exhibit label that an infantryman's pack in World War II weighed forty pounds. But now The National WWII Museum offers you the opportunity to pick up an infantryman's pack and try it on for yourself! Join Curator Eric Rivet each Wednesday ... |
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| February 11, 2015 9:00 AM | |
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| CLOSED: Mardi Gras Day | |
The National WWII Museum, Museum Store, Solomon Victory Theater, US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, Stage Door Canteen, Kushner Restoration Pavilion, American Sector and Soda Shop will all be closed. All venues will reopen for regular hours on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. |
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| February 17, 2015 9:00 AM | |
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| White Glove Wednesdays | |
| Louisiana Memorial Pavilion It's one thing to read on an exhibit label that an infantryman's pack in World War II weighed forty pounds. But now The National WWII Museum offers you the opportunity to pick up an infantryman's pack and try it on for yourself! Join Curator Eric Rivet each Wednesday ... |
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| February 18, 2015 9:00 AM | |
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| Lunchbox Lecture | |
| H. Mortimer Favrot Orientation Center Tom Gibbs presents “An Incredible Cost: The 70th Anniversary of Iwo Jima” Museum Historian Tom Gibbs will examine the men and material behind the most famous battle the Marines ever fought. Oral histories will highlight the lengths Marines had t... |
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| February 18, 2015 12:00 PM | |
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| Victory Corps Saturday | |
Most museums state loudly "Hands-Off!", but with The National WWII Museum's teen Victory Corps program, it's HANDS-ON. Explore and learn about WWII history in an exciting, new way — through touching actual artifacts from the war that changed the world. At stations placed strategically thro... |
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| February 21, 2015 10:00 AM | |
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| Living History Corps | |
The Museum's World War II re-enactors, collectively known as the Living History Corps, are local volunteers who enrich the visitor's Museum experience with their wealth of information and stories. Wearing the uniforms and carrying the equipment of both the Allied and Axis forces, they share thei... |
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| February 21, 2015 11:00 AM | |
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| US Air Force Band of the West Jazz Concert | |
| Battle Barksdale Parade Ground The Dimensions in Blue big band jazz ensemble, from the US Air Force Band of the West, generates a unique excitement through performances of America’s only original art form: jazz. As one of the Air Force’s finest and most versatile big bands, Dimension... |
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| February 21, 2015 1:00 PM | |
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| Free Student Webinar | |
Now All Together: The 70th Anniversary of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising Featuring The National WWII Museum and the National Museum of the Marine Corps On the exact date of the 70th anniversary of the historic flag raising, uncover the myths, history, and significance of one of the most iconic and ... |
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| February 23, 2015 12:00 PM | |
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| White Glove Wednesdays | |
| Louisiana Memorial Pavilion It's one thing to read on an exhibit label that an infantryman's pack in World War II weighed forty pounds. But now The National WWII Museum offers you the opportunity to pick up an infantryman's pack and try it on for yourself! Join Curator Eric Rivet each Wednesday ... |
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| February 25, 2015 9:00 AM | |
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| 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima Webinar Series | |
Join us for our upcoming webinar series commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. In this three-part series from late-February to late-March, go beyond the famous flag raising to explore the landings and the intense five-week battle that ensued, costing nearly 7,000 American ... |
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| February 26, 2015 12:00 PM | |
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| Echoes and Reflections: Holocaust Teacher Workshop | |
| Education Classroom, Louisiana Pavilion The National WWII Museum is partnering with the regional Anti-Defamation League to host the Echoes and Reflections Holocaust Teacher Workshop on Thursday, February 26, from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm. This free three-hour workshop trains local teachers to use... |
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| February 26, 2015 3:30 PM | |
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| Panel: "African Americans in Military History" | |
| AZMO Room / US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center 4:00 pm Panel – Arizona/Missouri Room 5:30 pm Reception and Book Signing – US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center Join us for this panel discussion featuring Dr. Allan Millet, Ambrose Professor of History and Director of the Eisenh... |
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| February 26, 2015 4:00 PM | |
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| Special Presentation: "African Americans in Combat in the World Wars" | |
| US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center 6:30 pm Presentation | 7:30 pm Book Signing Join us for a special presentation as Dr. John Morrow of the University of Georgia discusses how the experiences of WWI influenced both government policies and African American military service in World War I... |
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| February 26, 2015 6:30 PM | |
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| Special Presentation: "African Americans in Combat in the World Wars" | |
| US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center 6:30 pm Presentation | 7:30 pm Book Signing Join us for a special presentation as Dr. John Morrow of the University of Georgia discusses how the experiences of WWI influenced both government policies and African American military service in World War I... |
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| February 26, 2015 6:30 PM | |
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| "Always. . . Patsy Cline" | |
| Stage Door Canteen 6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm show only ticket This musical play, complete with down-home country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy Cline's unforgettable hits. Hear Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams, Walking After Midnigh... |
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| February 27, 2015 6:00 PM | |
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| Victory Corps Saturday | |
Most museums state loudly "Hands-Off!", but with The National WWII Museum's teen Victory Corps program, it's HANDS-ON. Explore and learn about WWII history in an exciting, new way — through touching actual artifacts from the war that changed the world. At stations placed strategically thro... |
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| February 28, 2015 10:00 AM | |
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| "Always. . . Patsy Cline" | |
| Stage Door Canteen 6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm show only ticket This musical play, complete with down-home country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy Cline's unforgettable hits. Hear Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams, Walking After Midnigh... |
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| February 28, 2015 6:00 PM | |
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