Admiral Nimitz Foundation - National Museum of the Pacific War

At our Iwo Jima Commemoration this February, we had the profound honor of witnessing a historic moment: speaker Steve McCloud brought together the descendants of the heroes captured in one of WWII’s most iconic photographs. On stage, for the very first time, Jane Kendeigh’s granddaughter and Bill Wyckoff’s son met—united by legacy, memory, and shared history. To see more moments like this from our weekend of Iwo Jima events, visit the Iwo Jima Commemoration page on our website or head to our YouTube channel. https://lnkd.in/g3FYAhKZ #WWIIHistory #IwoJima #Commemoration #VeteranStories #MilitaryHistory #SharedHistory

?? Interested in Japan? Don’t miss this special webinar TOMORROW! Four Hill Country students will share their experiences from the 2024 KAKEHASHI Project—including visits to Tokyo, Fukuoka, shrines, castles, and even a Japanese high school! ?? Hear their thoughts on food, fashion, disaster relief & more—and bring your questions! ??? Thursday, March 27 | ? 6:00 PM Hosted by the National Museum of the Pacific War in partnership with the KAKEHASHI Project. Register now! https://lnkd.in/gcE-drjY

As part of our #80thMiniSeries honoring the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, we’re featuring a special guest speaker, Shawn Price, a proud member of the Navajo Nation. In this video, Price highlights the vital role the Navajo code talkers played during WWII. Exactly 80 years ago today, on March 25, 1945, they made a significant contribution to the capture of Iwo Jima. Major Howard Connor, 5th Marine Division signal officer, later stated, "Were it not for the Navajos, the Marines would never have taken Iwo Jima." #WWII #NavajoCodeTalkers #HistoryMatters #MilitaryHistory #IwoJima #NavajoNation #VeteranStories #HonoringHeroes

On this day eighty years ago, 26 March 1945, the island of Iwo Jima is declared secured by American forces. American planners believed Iwo Jima could be taken in just a week with relative ease and planned to move quickly from Iwo Jima to Okinawa. The struggle for the island lasted well over a month, and was the only battle of the Pacific War where American casualties outnumbered that of the Japanese. The Americans suffered more than 26,000 casualties, including almost 7,000 dead, making it the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history to date. The capture of Iwo Jima was a steppingstone to the end of the war, aiding in the invasion of Okinawa. After the massive casualties on Iwo Jima and Okinawa, President Truman reevaluated the plans for the invasion of Japan and decided instead to use the new atomic bombs, hastening the end of World War II. Sources: National Museum of the Pacific War National WW2 Museum National Park Service Image: Old Glory Raised on Iwo Jima. From the Norm Hatch Collection in the archives of the National Museum of the Pacific War #80thanniversaryseries #otd #iwojima #wwiihistory #iwo #pacificwar #pto #marines #usmc #semperfi #oldglory #starsandstripes #victory #wwii #invasion #islandhopping #valor #usa #OnThisDay

?? Join us Saturday, March 29 at the Pacific Combat Zone for a special book signing with Walking Point author R.J. Nevens! This moving story honors the bond between soldiers and their dogs in wartime. ?? Several scenes from the film adaptation were filmed right here at the Museum. ??The signing is part of our free, family-friendly Military Working Dogs program, celebrating the brave K-9s who’ve served from WWII to today. Enjoy dog demos from the 341st, kid-friendly activities, raffles, sweet treats (for pups and people), and more from 10 AM–2 PM. Books available for purchase at the event or preorder online! https://lnkd.in/gCRmJd5b

??? The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military award for valor in combat — presented to those who go above and beyond the call of duty, often at the cost of their lives. To date, more than 3,500 Medals of Honor have been awarded across all branches of the military, each with its own unique design. At the National Museum of the Pacific War, our Medal of Honor exhibit in the George H.W. Bush Gallery shares the stories of WWII recipients who served in the Pacific Theater. On display is the Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to Marine Staff Sergeant William J. Bordelon for his extraordinary actions on November 20, 1943. Learn more about the exhibit: ?? https://lnkd.in/gmPtQrQ4 #MedalOfHonor #HonorAndValor #WWII #Veterans #MilitaryExhibit #PacificTheater #CourageAndSacrifice #MedalOfHonorDay

In honor of Women's History Month, this week's #DigitalDiscoveryDay highlights the Donna Davey Collection, available on the Portal to Texas History! Donna Davey was a United States Army Air Forces flight nurse during World War II. Beginning in 1943, the flight nurses were trained to evacuate wounded soldiers and provide medical care while in flight. Davey was stationed in Saipan during the war, where she would have treated all ages and injuries. Flight nurses like Davey displayed great bravery when contributing to the national war effort. ??: 1) Donna Davey in a parachute with Major Tom Isley and Col. John Livingston 2) Donna Davey with others knee-deep in water #WomensHistoryMonth #TexasHistory #FlightNurses #WWIIHistory #MilitaryHistory

On this day in history, 24 March 1942, Civilian Exclusion Order No. 1 is issued to force the removal of Japanese American families from Bainbridge Island, Washington. This exclusion order utilized the power given by Executive Order 9066 to exclude certain people or groups from designated zones. There were 108 exclusion orders issued from March to August 1942, mandating the removal of “all persons of Japanese ancestry, including aliens and non-aliens” from specially-designated areas in Washington, Oregon, California, and even Arizona. These persons often had less than a week to dispose of their possessions and were only able to take what they could carry with them to the incarceration camps which would become their homes. The exclusion of Japanese-Americans and their families from the West Coast was complete by the end of August, and most of them were detained in the camps until after the end of the war. Sources: Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community Densho Encyclopedia Library of Congress Image of military police posting Civilian Exclusion Order No. 1 from the Library of Congress. #japaneseamerican #otd #OnThisDay #pacificwar #wwiihistory #homefront #wwii #japanesehistory #eo9066 #dayofremembrance #exclusion #asianamerican #washington #pacific

On this day in history, 23 March 1882, the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) is established. ONI played a vital role during World War II, obtaining information on enemy technology, tactics, and operations for use by the Combat Intelligence Division. They also produced ship and aircraft recognition manuals for American troops to recognize enemy vessels, created 3D maps for mission planning, and trained hundreds of Intelligence officers for commanders in the war. In 2009, ONI was restructured and expanded to fit the nation’s growing needs. Today, it continues to support informational warfare capabilities to secure and protect the United States through its maritime intelligence. Sources: Office of Naval Warfare Office of the Director of National Intelligence #oni #navalintelligence #wwiihistory #pacificwar #usn #navy #intel #us #cno #nimitz

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