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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
- Research Starters: Worldwide Deaths in World War II
Every day, memories of World War II—its sights and sounds, its terrors and triumphs—disappear Give 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-J Day: The Surrender of Japan - The National WWII Museum
Japan’s ceasefire, Allied landings, POW rescues, and the formal surrender aboard USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, marked the end of World War II
- 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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