Join us as we recognize prisoners of war and America's sons and daughters who remain missing with our annual wreath laying at the Memorial's POW/MIA flag, located on the east lawn (behind the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument). Regular admission fees apply for the in-person event. https://youtube.com/watch?v=vnZOmxfCjLQ
D-Day was, above all, an amphibious assault. As much as history heralds the valiant soldier on the beach, it is self-evident that without a massive Allied fleet behind him he would never be anywhere near France. Learn more about what was required for victory in the most crucial invasion of the war as Capt. James Ransom (USN Ret.) explores aspects of naval power, its capabilities and consequences, on June 6, 1944 in this virtual lecture. About the speaker: Capt. James "Jim" Ransom (USN Ret.) a Bachelor of Science degree in History from the U.S. Naval Academy, and a Master of...
Join Jim Triesler, Director of Education for the Virginia War Memorial, as he shares stories from the Battle of the Bulge, which Winston Churchill called the greatest American battle of World War II. About the speaker: Jim Triesler is an award-winning educator who serves as the Director of Education for the Virginia War Memorial and as Historian for the National Battle of the Bulge Association. He and his students were the recipients of a Save Our History Award from the History Channel for their work towards preserving thousands of WWII letters. https://www.youtube.com/live/3NFvQJC87ho?si=HdwUrpL47Z_BlWFY
