Veterans, Holocaust survivors, historians and actor Tom Hanks attended opening ceremonies for the Liberation Pavilion at the National World War II Museum. All five design ideas include a ceremonial courtyard, and plans to accommodate Navy artifacts including a Corsair aircraft. This year marked the 15th annual induction ceremony. The foundation has awarded more than $600,000 in scholarships over that time. The vehicle ran off the road and crashed into the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum in downtown Fayetteville, N.C. By Paul Woolverton
22 months ago A new museum focusing on the intelligence and special operation forces communities is coming to Northern Virginia. The Navy has found a location for its new national museum. In 26 years of service, the Nautilus completed 2,500 dives and traveled 510,000 miles. The museum, which will be free and accessible to the public, is expected to open sometime in 2024. Pieces of history and telling vignettes put a face on the war. Lawrence Brooks was the oldest surviving World War II veteran until his death on Jan. 5 at age 112. By Chevel Johnson
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