Home | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans The National WWII Museum in New Orleans 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
What (and When) Is V-J Day? - The National WWII Museum They have signed terms of unconditional surrender ” The president went on to proclaim the following day, Sunday, September 2, “to be V-J Day—the day of formal surrender by Japan ” The United States still marks each September 2 as V-J Day with ceremonies honoring the sacrifices of the men and women who served in the Pacific war
Native American D-Day Veteran Charles Norman Shay Dies at 101 Top Photo: Decorated D-Day veteran Charles Norman Shay The National WWII Museum mourns the loss of WWII veteran and dear friend Charles Norman Shay, who passed away on December 3, 2025, at age 101 A US Army medic during the D-Day landings at Normandy, Shay was awarded the Silver Star for his actions on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944
The National WWII Museum Announces Major Renovation of Flagship D-Day . . . Dedicated in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum and now designated by Congress as America’s National WWII Museum, the institution celebrates the American spirit, teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifices of the men and women who fought on the battlefront and served on the Home Front
The Liberation of Auschwitz - The National WWII Museum The day after liberation, the Extraordinary Soviet State Commission for the Investigation of the Crimes of the German-Fascist Aggressors began their investigation into the crimes committed at Auschwitz
V-E Day: Victory in Europe - The National WWII Museum The flags of freedom fly over all Europe," Truman said Truman designated May 8 as V-E Day and most of the Western Allies followed suit The Soviets, however, designated May 9 as V-E Day or Soviet Victory Day, based on the document signed in Berlin News of Germany's surrender ignited joyous celebrations in cities across the world
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