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There’s only one Museum in America that honors ALL Veterans – from all branches of service, and from all eras of our nation’s proud history of military service, both peacetime and wartime. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum is a powerful and personal experience designed to give a voice to every man and woman who answered the call for our country.

This is neither a war memorial nor a military museum. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum takes visitors on a narrative journey telling individual stories and shared experiences of Veterans throughout history.


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The Battle of Leyte Gulf, fought from October 23-26, 1944, was a decisive naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II and is often considered the largest naval battle in history. It took place in the waters surrounding the Philippine island of Leyte...

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Remembering the fallen from the Beirut Barracks bombing, 41 years ago today. The bombing killed 241 American servicemen, including 220 Marines, 18 Navy personnel, and 3 Army soldiers. Another 100 were wounded. This was the deadliest single-day death toll for the U.S. Marine Corps since...

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As Sherman said, "War is hell" — but this doesn't preclude it from chance encounters with new (furry) friends. #AnimalsAtWar #WartimeFriends #FurryFriends #USMilitary

Their stories shaped a nation. Our freedom is their legacy. Share in the celebration, and be inspired by the courage of those who served.

We are the Home of the Brave.

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The NVMM is Open on MLK Day!

$1 Admission on Jan. 16 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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