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Memorial Day Weekend

Special visitor programs and activities to remember
and honor the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice.
May 27 - 30

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Memorial Day

Remembrance

Join Museum staff, volunteers and other visitors
for the playing of taps and a moment of silence.
May 30, 10 a.m.

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Battle Brief

Survey the October 2016 battle for Mosul and how
a U.S.-led coalition contributed to an Iraqi victory
June 7 at 7 p.m. and June 14 at 12 noon ET

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National Museum of the United States Army

The National Museum of the United States Army celebrates over 245 years of Army history and honors our nation’s Soldiers—past, present and future—the regular Army, the Army Reserve and the Army National Guard.

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Soldiers’ Stories

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Founding the Nation

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Preserving the Nation

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Nation Overseas

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Global War

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Cold War

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Changing World

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Army and Society

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Medal of Honor Experience

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Entrance to the National Museum of the United States Army
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National Museum of the United States Army to open Veterans Day 2020

[Source: “National Museum of the United States Army”, U.S Army, Web,  October 13, 2020.] WASHINGTON…
Rebuilding in Germany, circa 1948. The sign on the wall says “Berlin Emergency Program, with Marshall Plan help.”
Article
Foreign Aid in an Era of Great Power Competition

Foreign Aid in an Era of Great Power Competition [Source: “Foreign Aid in an Era…
Map of Gettysburg
Article
Leadership Lessons from Gettysburg

Leadership Lessons from Gettysburg [Source: “Leadership Lessons from Gettysburg”, U.S Army, Strategy Bridge,  November 17,…
man giving a lecture
Article
The Role of MILITARY HISTORY in the CONTEMPORARY ACADEMY

The Role of MILITARY HISTORY in the CONTEMPORARY ACADEMY [Source: “The Roleof Military History in…
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Article
Assault on Fortress Europe : Military Deception and Operation Fortitude South

Assault on Fortress Europe Military Deception and Operation Fortitude South  [Source: “Assault on Fortress Europe…
Image of US Army Soldiers Crossing a Bridge in Bahgdad
Articles
The 2003 Battle of Baghdad

The 2003 Battle of Baghdad A Case Study of Urban Battle during Large-Scale Combat Operations…
Union army Balloon Corps ground crew replenishing the balloon Intrepid at Fair Oaks, Virginia, May 1862, during the American Civil War.
History
"The Infernal Balloon" Union Aeronautics During the American Civil War

The Infernal Balloon [Source: “The Infernal Balloon”, ARMYHISTORY, Web, Fall 2014 PB 20-14-4 (No. 93)…
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
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WHAT'S IN A NAME?

WHAT’S IN A NAME? [Source: “WHAT’S IN A NAME?”, WAR ROOM, Web,  January 2, 2020]…
The 10th Cavalry
History
The Eight Essential Characteristics of Army Officership: BE A STUDENT OF HISTORY

The Eight Essential Characteristics of Army Officership: BE A STUDENT OF HISTORY [Source: “The Eight…
U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Rivera, a Michigan National Guard Soldier and CH-47 helicopter repairer deployed with Bravo Company, 628th Aviation Support Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, takes the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony at the 28th ECAB's mobilization station at Fort Hood, Texas. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Dumas)
Articles
Soldier becomes US citizen before deployment

Soldier becomes US citizen before deployment [Source: “Soldier becomes US citizen before deployment”, Army Mil,…
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