NEWS:
Special Exhibit — Bob Hope: An American Treasure
On View August 3 – October 27, 2013
Presented by the World Golf Hall of Fame, this traveling exhibit tells the story of the Guinness World Records book "most honored" entertainer through a series of 15 themed exhibit display units that celebrate his comedic contributions, achievements in entertainment, relationships with a number of US Presidents and his other passion — golf. It traces his family's arrival at Ellis Island, life as part of an immigrant family in Cleveland, his struggles to succeed in New York in entertainment, the success and family life he found in Hollywood and how golf and his love for the military took him around the world.
This exhibit is made possible through the support of the support of the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation.
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FEATURED EVENTS:
New Orleans History & Heritage |
White Glove Wednesday |
Lunchbox Lecture |
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WHAT'S ON:
August 13, 2013
Stage Door Idol - FINALS
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Stage Door Canteen
August 14, 2013
The Victory Belles present "A Salute to Our Heroes"
11:45 am buffet seating
Stage Door Canteen
August 14, 2013
White Glove Wednesdays
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
August 14, 2013
Lagniappe Lecture
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
"The 70th Anniversary of Schweinfurt/Regensburg Double Raid" by Seth Paridon
August 15, 2013
Film Screening - "Road to Morocco" (1942)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Solomon Victory Theater
August 17, 2013
Big Band Hits of the '30s and '40s
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm show only ticket
Stage Door Canteen
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One of the first plastics to be produced entirely in the lab from synthetic components, Bakelite was unique because of its electrical resistance and heat-proof qualities. Because it could be molded very quickly, it was ideal for mass production where large numbers of identical units could be made one after another. Bakelite quickly became incorporated [...] Read More 
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Today marks the 70th anniversary of Operation Tidal Wave. The 1 August 1943 bombing raid on the oil fields at Ploesti, Romania was one of the costliest air missions in the European Theater. On what would become known as “Black Sunday,” 660 airmen lost their lives. Five Medals of Honor were awarded as a result of [...] Read More
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The passing of former US Representative Lindy Boggs on Saturday represents a great loss to The National WWII Museum and its large community of supporters. A gracious and determined figure who did much to bring minorities and women into the political mainstream in America, Boggs was heavily influenced by the World War II experience and [...] Read More
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FEATURED VIDEO:
The National WWII Museum 2013 Robotics Challenge
On May 11, 2013, 28 middle school robotics teams from 3 states designed robots to carry out mission on the WWII Home Front. Science, technology and math combined with teamwork, creativity and friendship in The National WWII Museum's US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center. Learn more at www.nationalww2museum.org/robotics.
FOCUS ON:
Focus On: Women at War
There were just over a thousand women in the military before World War II, serving either as Army or Navy nurses stationed in the United States. When war broke out, women wanted to contribute militarily and fought for the opportunity to join. Learn more about women's wartime contributions and the personal stories of those who did their part.
