As we approach Veterans Homecoming Week in Branson, and Veterans Day, November 11, it’s time for this column’s regular mention of the many great resources available through the National World War II Museum. Located in New Orleans, the Museum offers not only a variety of in-person experiences (which I hope to visit before too much longer!), but also some wonderful resources available online or by catalog order.
The currently available podcast series seems particularly timely: “Antisemitism: The Fight in WWII America.” This five-part series hosted by historian Stephanie Hinnershitz, Ph.D., explores the battle against antisemitism pre- and during World War II as well as the legacy of these efforts continuing today. The following episodes are available on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms:
Episode 1: “Broadcasting Hate”
Episode 2: “Nazis at Madison Square Garden”
Episode 3: “We Will Never Die”
Episode 4: “Those Terrible 18 Months”
Episode 5: “Liberation”
The museum store also has a variety of ways to help families remember and honor their own World War II veteran heroes and teach the next generation. Resources include books, not only by historians and scholars but also by people who were there or incorporating the stories of veterans, as well as videos featuring those stories. There are also games, puzzles, clothing, commemorative mugs and much more.
There is so much to be learned from looking back at this pivotal time in 20th century history, so why not spend some time checking out some of the available resources, perhaps as a family activity or part of a homeschool or supplemental curriculum.
The museum also partners with Arizona State University for an online master’s degree program in WWII studies, as well as an annual Conference on WWII; at this writing, in-person registration was sold out, but virtual registration for the November conference was still showing available.
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