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History in the Big Easy
I
n New Orleans, you surely will tap your toes to 1993), who saved more than 1,000 Jewish lives. This ex-
jazz, stroll the French Quarter, and feast on fi ne hibit also is showing until Aug. 31.
foods. But for a more meaningful experience, spend Artifacts permanently on display include Higgins
a few hours at the National World War II Museum. For- Boats, a Sherman Tank, a Douglass C-47, and a Nazi
merly known as the National D-Day Museum, this histor- heavy-water barrel (which was part of attempts by the
ical treasure trove focuses on the Normandy and Pacifi c Germans to create an atomic bomb).
invasions and the home front experience. Two 45-minute movies air in the museum’s Malcolm
Don’t miss the exhibit “Real to Reel: Hollywood and S. Forbes Theatre: “Price For Peace,” with images from
WWII,” which features artifacts, images, war-era movie American, British, and German archives, and “D-Day Re-
posters, military training and propaganda fi lms, photos of membered,” which chronicles Pacifi c Theater events from
stars in uniform, and items worn by Clark Gable, Jimmy Pearl Harbor to the American occupation of Japan in 1945.
Stewart, and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. The movie clips, car- Regular adult admission is $16, but it’s free for ser-
toons, and shorts, which depict Hollywood’s war effort, vicemembers in uniform. Admission for active duty and
are showing through Aug. 31. retired military with a military ID and their spouses is $6
Another exhibition, on loan from the U.S. Holocaust each; senior admission is $8. For more information call
Museum, profi les Oskar Schindler, a former Nazi and (877) 813-3329 or visit
www.nationalww2museum.org.
subject of the fi lm “Schindler’s List” (Universal Pictures, — Maryann Hammers
MOAA Recognizes Military Leaders
This year, MOAA has been busy presenting awards to the next generation of military leaders. Visiting schools and
organizations, MOAA staff present awards recognizing both faculty and students who have contributed significantly to
the study, implementation, and spirit of joint-service warfare.
With the top-notch, advanced education military officers receive, America’s military will continue to excel. MOAA rec-
ognizes the accomplishments of these outstanding individuals who are strengthening the foundation future generations
will build upon. To see an up-to-date list of 2008 award recipients, visit
www.moaa.org/awardprogram2008.
26 MILITARY OFFICER AUGUST 2008 IMAGES: COURTESY NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM
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