Operation Overlord: The First Day
Historian Alex Kershaw gave an illustrated talk about his book, The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led the Way to Victory in World War II. Following his lecture, he moderated a discussio…
635 viewsHistorian Alex Kershaw gave an illustrated talk about his book, The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led the Way to Victory in World War II. Following his lecture, he moderated a discussio…
635 viewsThe Friends of the National World War II Memorial marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day with a ceremony at the memorial on the National Mall.
1,342 viewsProfessor David Kennedy talked about U.S. World War II strategy. The Friends of the National World War II Memorial hosted this event.
2,100 viewsWorld War II veterans recalled their combat experiences and explained why it is important to continue discussions with students. This event was a part of the Friends of the National World Wa…
618 viewsJosiah Bunting talked about the career of General George C. Marshall, the U.S. Army chief of staff who oversaw Allied strategy during World War II. He also served as Secretary of State and D…
1,351 viewsCraig Symonds talked about events that occurred in the Pacific region leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, including the Second Sino-Japanese War that started in 1937, and the …
1,560 viewsSenator John McCain (R-AZ) provided keynote remarks the Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Ceremony at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Elliott Roosevelt III, the great-gran…
1,673 viewsIn honor of Veterans Day, the Friends of the National World War II Memorial co-hosted a ceremony with the National Park Service at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall. The keynote…
713 viewsTom Brokaw talked about some of the important ideas produced by members of the “Greatest Generation,” a term he coined and the title of his bestselling book. Mr. Brokaw argued that because m…
1,927 viewsDignitaries and veterans commemorated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe at a ceremony at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Speakers included Whit…
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