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1. THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM - New Orleans

Operation Overlord: D-Day in Normandy, WW2 IN 2. (3 mins)
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- THE MUSEUM. Offering a compelling blend of sweeping narrative and poignant personal detail, The National WWII Museum features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and an expansive collection of artifacts and 1st-person oral histories, taking visitors inside the story of the war that changed the world.

- Beyond the galleries, the Museum's online collections, virtual field trips, webinars, educational travel programs, and renowned International Conference on World War II offer patrons new ways to connect to history and honor the generation that sacrificed so much to secure our freedom.

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🔅 The First Man on the Beaches of Normandy: From the Collection, May 30, 2024.

US Army Captain Leonard T. Schroeder Jr. was the first man down the ramp and straight into waist-deep water at Utah Beach. As he trudged toward the shoreline, his M-1 helmet stayed firmly affixed to his head as he tried to avoid enemy fire...
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/first-man-beaches-normandy