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Now Open — The US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center

The World War II years were a time when the freedom of the world hung in the balance. Americans answered the call to protect that freedom with 16 million men and women serving in uniform and an untold number of citizens of all ages doing their part on the Home Front. It is their contributions we honor in the US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center.

Exhibits and interactive experiences paint the picture of a nation mobilized for war — those who answered the call of service and those who supported our fighting forces by producing planes, ships, tanks and other vital machinery in unprecedented numbers.

This is the story of America at war — on land, in the air and at sea — told in a way that will fully engage the senses, the mind and the heart.

On Exhibit:

Guests of the Third Reich: American POWs in Europe
Through July 7, 2013

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FEATURED EVENTS:

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New Orleans History & Heritage
Experience all the best that The National WWII Museum has to offer as well as the rich history and culture of New Orleans with the Museum's newest travel opportunity. Book 30 or more days prior to departure and save $50! Low-season pricing now also available on select dates.

 

Dinner with a Curator
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Toni Kiser, Assistant Director of Collections & Exhibits/Registrar, presents “War Time Weddings.” Hear stories of love that kept men and women going through the war, and see the artifacts related to these love stories and weddings.

 

2013 Family Overnight
Saturday, July 13, 2013
7:00 pm – 7:30 am
Our Family Overnight is a great adventure in the Museum, with hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, teamwork challenges and a USO show. This year's event will take place in the new US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center.

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WHAT'S ON:

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June 19, 2013
Lunchbox Lecture
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Kimberly Guise presents "Over Under & Through: POW Escape Attempts"

June 19, 2013
White Glove Wednesdays
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

June 19, 2013
The Victory Belles present "A Salute to Our Heroes"
11:45 am buffet seating
Stage Door Canteen

June 21, 2013
"Two on Tap"
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm show only ticket
Stage Door Canteen

June 22, 2013
Stage Door Idol - Open Auditions
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stage Door Canteen

June 22, 2013
"Two on Tap"
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm show only ticket
Stage Door Canteen

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Dr. Jerome Karle, Manhattan Project scientist and Nobel laureate, died on June 6.  Honored with the 1985 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Dr. Karle and his colleague Herbert Hauptman developed X-ray crystallography, a technique now commonly used by scientists to identify the complex shapes of molecules such as proteins. Working at the Naval Research Laboratory after [...] Read More

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May 23, 1944 Dear Mom & Dad, I have some spare time so I will drop you a line. I haven’t gotten any mail for the last three days. I don’t know what the hold up is. But I’ll get a letter to-morrow I hope. I have been out all day. I didn’t do much [...] Read More

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Seventy Louisiana students spent the week of June 10, 2013 at the University of Maryland competing in the 2013 National History Day Contest. They brought with them their research papers, documentaries, exhibits, performances, and web sites. These finalists earned their trip by qualifying at the Louisiana State History Day Contest held at The National WWII [...] Read More

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National History Day Students Attend Grand Opening Events

As part of the Grand Opening of the US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, students from every state and the District of Columbia joined a group of World War II veterans in a special procession at the Dedication Ceremony. These 51 students earned their spots by first advancing to the 2012 National History Day Contest and then winning an essay contest asking them to describe their states’ contributions to World War II. Their essays are all available with archival photos at salutetofreedom.org.


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SPECIAL EXHIBIT:

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Guests of the Third Reich: American POWs in Europe

Sixteen million Americans served in World War II. Of these, over 120,000 lived out part of the war behind barbed wire. In the European theater, 93,941 Americans were held as prisoners of war (POWs). These "Kriegies," short for Kriegsgefangener (German for POW) counted the days until liberation and created dream worlds for themselves inside the camps. Learn more about Guests of the Third Reich and plan your visit to see the exhibit today!

 

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