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May 2 2012
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White Glove Wednesdays
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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 morning in... |
| May 2, 2012 9:00AM |
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Lunchbox Lecture
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Seth Paridon presents "The Hit and Run Carrier Raids and the Battle of
the Coral Sea"
The February – March, 1942 "hit and run" carrier raids in the
Pacific were the first offensive actions undertaken by the US Navy
after the disaster at Pearl Harbor. Come learn about this pivotal time
dur... |
| May 2, 2012 12:00PM |
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The Victory Belles "Lullaby of Broadway"
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Stage Door Canteen
12:00 pm buffet seating
Our talented vocal trio salutes the Great White Way with Broadway hits
from the 1940s. Enjoy classic favorites such as Irving Berlin's Oh, How
I Hate to Get Up in the Morning, Rodgers and Hammerstein's If I Loved
You and Jule Styne's Diamonds are a Gir... |
| May 2, 2012 12:00PM |
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May 3 2012
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Free Webinar (9:00 am CST)
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To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the distribution of Ration Book
One, join us for a special one-time only webinar about the United
States Home Front. Students will explore scrapping, War Bonds, war
production, and rationing through the eyes of children. Together they
find answers more sati... |
| May 3, 2012 9:00AM |
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Free Webinar (1:00 pm CST)
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To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the distribution of Ration Book
One, join us for a special one-time only webinar about the United
States Home Front. Students will explore scrapping, War Bonds, war
production, and rationing through the eyes of children. Together they
find answers more sati... |
| May 3, 2012 1:00PM |
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Film Screening - "Midway" (1976)
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Stage Door Canteen
Director Jack Smight’s war film features an international cast of
superstars including Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Glenn
Ford, Hal Holbrook, Toshiro Mifune, Robert Mitchum, Cliff Robertson,
Robert Wagner, James Shigeta, Pat Morita, Robert Ito and Christin... |
| May 3, 2012 6:00PM |
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May 4 2012
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On the Air
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Stage Door Canteen
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm performance
On the Air is a rollicking rendition of a live radio broadcast from
1945! The cast of five includes a singing W.A.C., a boisterous
bandleader and a blues singer who can belt out a torch song! The live
band brings the era to life wit... |
| May 4, 2012 6:00PM |
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May 5 2012
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CANCELED: Family Workshop: Young Historians Tour
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Louisiana Memorial Pavilion
This workshop has been canceled. Feel free to sign up for our next
Family Workshop: Code School on Saturday, May 19, 2012.
http://nw2m.convio.net/site/Calendar/1967058915?view=Detail&id=108682
Families with children aged 10 – 12 will put on their
historianR... |
| May 5, 2012 10:00AM |
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On the Air
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Stage Door Canteen
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm performance
On the Air is a rollicking rendition of a live radio broadcast from
1945! The cast of five includes a singing W.A.C., a boisterous
bandleader and a blues singer who can belt out a torch song! The live
band brings the era to life wit... |
| May 5, 2012 6:00PM |
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May 8 2012
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Book Discussion
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Stage Door Canteen
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
by Jonathan Safran Foer
Save the date and start reading! In conjunction with the Special
Exhibit September 11, 2001: A Global Moment, the Museum will host a
book discussion and film screening of Jonathan Safran Foer’s 2005
bestseller,... |
| May 8, 2012 6:00PM |
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May 9 2012
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White Glove Wednesdays
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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 morning in... |
| May 9, 2012 9:00AM |
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The Victory Belles "Lullaby of Broadway"
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Stage Door Canteen
12:00 pm buffet seating
Our talented vocal trio salutes the Great White Way with Broadway hits
from the 1940s. Enjoy classic favorites such as Irving Berlin's Oh, How
I Hate to Get Up in the Morning, Rodgers and Hammerstein's If I Loved
You and Jule Styne's Diamonds are a Gir... |
| May 9, 2012 12:00PM |
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May 12 2012
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CANCELED: Knit-in at the Museum
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Join Gulf Coast Area knitters and crocheters for an afternoon of
knitting at The National WWII Museum. If you knit or crochet, bring
your needles or hook to the Museum for a knit-in with other knitters.
Work on your Knit Your Bit scarf or bring in other inspiring projects
as you swap stories wit... |
| May 12, 2012 12:00PM |
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On the Air
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Stage Door Canteen
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm performance
On the Air is a rollicking rendition of a live radio broadcast from
1945! The cast of five includes a singing W.A.C., a boisterous
bandleader and a blues singer who can belt out a torch song! The live
band brings the era to life wit... |
| May 12, 2012 6:00PM |
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May 13 2012
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On the Air
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Stage Door Canteen
Two seatings and performances on Mother's Day:
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10:30 am brunch seating, 12:00 pm performance
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2:30 pm seating, 4:00 pm performance
On the Air is a rollicking rendition of a live radio broadcast from
1945! The cast of five includes a singing W.A.C., a boisterous
bandlea... |
| May 13, 2012 11:00AM |
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May 15 2012
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Film Screening - "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" (2011)
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Stage Door Canteen
In conjunction with the Special Exhibit September 11, 2001: A Global
Moment,
http://www.nationalww2museum.org/visit/exhibits/special-exhibits-september-11-a-global-moment.html
the Museum will host a screening of Extremely Loud and Incredibly
Close, the Oscar nominated film s... |
| May 15, 2012 7:00PM |
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May 16 2012
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White Glove Wednesdays
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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 morning in... |
| May 16, 2012 9:00AM |
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Lunchbox Lecture
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Walt Burgoyne presents "The Fight for Ethiopia"
Forced to abdicate his throne in 1936 after Italian aggression, Emperor
Haile Selassie of Ethiopia warned "It is us today. It will be you
tomorrow." Mussolini overextended the Italian armed forces still
further by declaring war on the British Empi... |
| May 16, 2012 12:00PM |
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The Victory Belles "Lullaby of Broadway"
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Stage Door Canteen
12:00 pm buffet seating
Our talented vocal trio salutes the Great White Way with Broadway hits
from the 1940s. Enjoy classic favorites such as Irving Berlin's Oh, How
I Hate to Get Up in the Morning, Rodgers and Hammerstein's If I Loved
You and Jule Styne's Diamonds are a Gir... |
| May 16, 2012 12:00PM |
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CANCELED: The Shultz Forum on World Affairs featuring Dominique Lapierre
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Louisiana Memorial Pavilion
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled. We hope
to have information soon on a replacement speaker.
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| May 16, 2012 6:00PM |
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May 18 2012
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On the Air
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Stage Door Canteen
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm performance
On the Air is a rollicking rendition of a live radio broadcast from
1945! The cast of five includes a singing W.A.C., a boisterous
bandleader and a blues singer who can belt out a torch song! The live
band brings the era to life wit... |
| May 18, 2012 6:00PM |
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May 19 2012
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Armed Forces Day
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9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Members of the Military and Veterans are admitted free for the
day to the Museum galleries.
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10:30 am
US Marine Reserve Forces Band Performance
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11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Living History Corps Reenactors
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11:00 am
Joint Armed Forces Day Program by The National... |
| May 19, 2012 9:00AM |
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SOLD OUT: Family Workshop: Code School
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This event is SOLD OUT. Check out our schedule of other upcoming family
workshops.
http://www.nationalww2museum.org/learn/public-programming/family-workshops.html
Explore the WWII history of secret codes and deception. Learn to write
in five secret code languages, send Morse code, test your li... |
| May 19, 2012 10:00AM |
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Weekend Wargame: Warfare Thru the Ages VI Nancy, France
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Our "Weekend Wargames" series highlights places in the world that have
seen repeated conflicts, including action in WWII. The public can learn
comparative military history by watching, or re-fighting the battles
using accurate miniature figures. This event is best for ages 12+ and
is free with M... |
| May 19, 2012 10:00AM |
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Living History Corps
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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, the... |
| May 19, 2012 11:00AM |
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On the Air
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Stage Door Canteen
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm performance
On the Air is a rollicking rendition of a live radio broadcast from
1945! The cast of five includes a singing W.A.C., a boisterous
bandleader and a blues singer who can belt out a torch song! The live
band brings the era to life wit... |
| May 19, 2012 6:00PM |
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May 20 2012
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On the Air
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Stage Door Canteen
11:00 am brunch seating, 1:00 pm performance
On the Air is a rollicking rendition of a live radio broadcast from
1945! The cast of five includes a singing W.A.C., a boisterous
bandleader and a blues singer who can belt out a torch song! The live
band brings the era to life wi... |
| May 20, 2012 11:00AM |
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May 23 2012
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White Glove Wednesdays
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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 morning in... |
| May 23, 2012 9:00AM |
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The Victory Belles "Lullaby of Broadway"
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Stage Door Canteen
12:00 pm buffet seating
Our talented vocal trio salutes the Great White Way with Broadway hits
from the 1940s. Enjoy classic favorites such as Irving Berlin's Oh, How
I Hate to Get Up in the Morning, Rodgers and Hammerstein's If I Loved
You and Jule Styne's Diamonds are a Gir... |
| May 23, 2012 12:00PM |
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May 25 2012
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On the Air
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Stage Door Canteen
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm performance
On the Air is a rollicking rendition of a live radio broadcast from
1945! The cast of five includes a singing W.A.C., a boisterous
bandleader and a blues singer who can belt out a torch song! The live
band brings the era to life wit... |
| May 25, 2012 6:00PM |
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May 26 2012
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Band Performance - The Band of the US Air Force Reserve Brass Quintet
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The Band of the US Air Force Reserve Brass Quintet is performing at The
National WWII Museum as part of their Memorial Day tour. These highly
trained musicians are all active duty personnel in the Air Force.
Offering a wide range of music, the quintet's performances include
jazz, pop, traditiona... |
| May 26, 2012 1:00PM |
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On the Air
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Stage Door Canteen
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm performance
On the Air is a rollicking rendition of a live radio broadcast from
1945! The cast of five includes a singing W.A.C., a boisterous
bandleader and a blues singer who can belt out a torch song! The live
band brings the era to life wit... |
| May 26, 2012 6:00PM |
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May 27 2012
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On the Air
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Stage Door Canteen
11:00 am brunch seating, 1:00 pm performance
On the Air is a rollicking rendition of a live radio broadcast from
1945! The cast of five includes a singing W.A.C., a boisterous
bandleader and a blues singer who can belt out a torch song! The live
band brings the era to life wi... |
| May 27, 2012 11:00AM |
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May 28 2012
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Memorial Day at The National WWII Museum
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Pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice with a trip to The
National WWII Museum.
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10:00 am – 10:30 am — Patriotic Band Performance
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10:30 am – 11:30 am — Memorial Day Ceremony
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2:15 pm – 2:45 pm — The Victory Belles Performance
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3:00 p... |
| May 28, 2012 10:00AM |
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May 30 2012
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Victory in Europe Travel Tour
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The National WWII Museum has a reputation for creating exhibits,
programs and attractions that tell the story of WWII in a way that is
personal, moving and inspiring. But nothing is more personal or
inspiring than experiencing WWII history right where it happened. Since
2004, The National WWII M... |
| May 30, 2012 - June 17, 2012 |
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White Glove Wednesdays
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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 morning in... |
| May 30, 2012 9:00AM |
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The Victory Belles "Lullaby of Broadway"
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Stage Door Canteen
12:00 pm buffet seating
Our talented vocal trio salutes the Great White Way with Broadway hits
from the 1940s. Enjoy classic favorites such as Irving Berlin's Oh, How
I Hate to Get Up in the Morning, Rodgers and Hammerstein's If I Loved
You and Jule Styne's Diamonds are a Gir... |
| May 30, 2012 12:00PM |
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Pub Quiz
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Stage Door Canteen
Test your knowledge of an array of topics, including World War II, at
the Museum’s Pub Quiz. Play one round, or all six. The American
Sector restaurant’s Happy Hour specials will be extended to
players, who can also order off the restaurant menu.
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| May 30, 2012 6:00PM |
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May 31 2012
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Victory in Europe Travel Tour
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The National WWII Museum has a reputation for creating exhibits,
programs and attractions that tell the story of WWII in a way that is
personal, moving and inspiring. But nothing is more personal or
inspiring than experiencing WWII history right where it happened. Since
2004, The National WWII M... |
| May 30, 2012 - June 17, 2012 |
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