National WWII Museum

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

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Watch as Curator Chase Tomlin explains the significance behind this green flag in our collection at The National WWII Museum. While it may look unassuming, this flag was used as a visual marker for ships designated to the Tare Green sector of Utah Beach during the D-Day invasion.

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Eighty-two years ago, in the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in history. D-Day marked the beginning of a long, costly, and ultimately successful campaign to liberate northwest Europe. https://t.co/QLuHKPNxnC

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In June 1942, Japanese forces seek to eliminate the United States as a Pacific power and secure dominance in the region. But a breakthrough in intelligence, and a battle at Midway, will change the course of the war. Discover the story of Midway: https://t.co/wvpQ5AXll0

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Nancy Lee Sellers was eight years old and living on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor when the events of December 7, 1941, vaulted America into war. The handmade dress she wore that morning is now part of The National WWII Museum's collection. Read more: https://t.co/eOdtWINcmX

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In 1940, Britain’s survival depends on supplies crossing a U-boat-infested Atlantic. As war spreads across two oceans, a new kind of naval battle emerges: one that will shift the balance of World War II. Discover the story of the war at sea: https://t.co/zbrpjW2ytf

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The 1930s: War is already raging in Asia. As tensions rise and sanctions tighten, Japan refuses to back down, setting the stage for an event that will reshape World War II. Discover the story of Pearl Harbor: https://t.co/aCGMMv2rkN

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Unlock more history with curated companion content for new episodes of 'World War II with Tom Hanks.' This week, learn about the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor and the rising conflict at sea, from Germany's U-boats in the Atlantic to the Battle of Midway. https://t.co/AhkzchkJr2

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Bad weather, limited technology, and conflicting reports complicated General Eisenhower's decision about when to launch the D-Day invasion. Ahead of the new film 'Pressure,' learn more about the weather forecasting that would shape the course of the war. https://t.co/JA0OCSwvYp

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On June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany launched Operation Barbarossa, the largest invasion in military history, opening a brutal Eastern Front that would reshape World War II. Read more: https://t.co/7RA5te0zaw

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In 1940, Britain faced relentless aerial bombardment, testing the endurance and resilience of its people. Discover how civilians and defenders alike showed extraordinary courage in the face of nightly attacks, and how this shaped the course of the war. https://t.co/XateVkBe2I

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On September 1, 1939, German forces launched a deliberate and unprovoked attack on Poland, opening fire at Westerplatte and marking the beginning of World War II. From the start, this was to be a different kind of war. Learn more: https://t.co/6c6Phf6922

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In this image from our Digital Collections taken May 27, 1944, German soldiers raise their hands in surrender to US troops in Cisterna, Italy. #OnThisDay

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Unlock more history with curated companion content for each new episode of 'World War II with Tom Hanks.' This week, explore the dramatic opening chapters of the war—from Hitler’s invasion of Poland and the Blitz over Britain to Operation Barbarossa. https://t.co/jjoMEqg4ZX

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Tune in tonight to The HISTORY Channel's premiere of 'World War II with Tom Hanks'! The National WWII Museum was proud to support HISTORY's work on this series. Learn more here: https://t.co/DedREVaKXt

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This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives serving our country in the US Armed Forces. In this image from our Digital Collections, the 85th Division regiment honors its fallen comrades in a Memorial Day ceremony in Belluno, Italy. 1945.

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All episodes of 'Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops' season 2 are out for streaming! Tune in to hear from Museum Senior Historian Bradley W. Hart, PhD, as he explores the covert operations of World War II that didn’t make the headlines. Listen now: https://t.co/lPWXSfx7oc

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Join us online or in person on Memorial Day as we honor military servicemembers who lost their lives in service to their country. Visit our website to learn more and register: https://t.co/ya3kDGeAg2

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Happy International Museum Day from The National WWII Museum!

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Finished Season 2 of 'Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops' and want more stories of espionage and intelligence? Shop the Museum Bookstore with our curated list of WWII reads featuring spies, codebreakers, double agents, covert missions, and more! https://t.co/hOv6dswLlh

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On Armed Forces Day, we honor and thank those who serve and have served our country. Join us in person or online at 11:00 a.m. CT as we recognize servicemembers, both past and present, in all six branches of the US military. Learn more: https://t.co/kyspOyf9jM