National Museum of the United States Army

The next time you enter the Experiential Learning Center's Fort Discover, don't forget to #lookup!

You'll see a large, two-story play structure created to engage our younger visitors in imaginative play. Climb the tower, radio friends, drop cargo supplies, serve chow in the dining facility and launch a rocket!



Set aside those winter blues and explore educational fun at the Museum!

www.thenmusa.org/education/elc/

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National Museum of the United States Army

Operation Safe Passage is an exciting high-tech role-playing experience for student and adult groups. Players train on #GSTEM skills and work together in teams to carry out a simulated U.S. Army humanitarian mission.

Check out this great #behindthescenes clip of how the Programs & Education team make it happen!

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National Museum of the United States Army

On Sept. 11, 2001, U.S. Army Reservist, Sgt. Lawrence Provost was substitute teaching just north of Syracuse, N.Y. Upon learning of the attacks on the #WorldTradeCenter and #Pentagon, Provost instinctively drove four hours to New York City to assist first responders and aid search and rescue crews at ground zero. A year later, Provost deployed with his @USArmyReserve unit to Afghanistan as part of the war on terrorism.

#September11 #NeverForget ‪@usarmy‬

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National Museum of the United States Army

Tech. Sgt. James Marion Logan landed with the @USArmy Company I, 3d Battalion, 141st Infantry, 36th Infantry Division #OTD 1943 on the beaches of Salerno during Operation Avalanche, a significant phase in the Allied invasion of Italy. During the initial hours of the first wave, Logan single-handedly captured a German machine gun position and two German soldiers. His actions were instrumental in securing the beachhead and served as a significant inspiration to his fellow Soldiers.



Logan was awarded the #MedalofHonor during a ceremony near Naples, Italy on June 6, 1944. Later in life at a Memorial Day ceremony, Logan reflected, “you remember the people who died close to you,” – a sobering reminder of the cost of war and the last measure of devotion by many Soldiers that day.



Explore more #SoldierStories from the Allied invasion of Italy in the Global War Gallery: www.thenmusa.org/exhibit/global-war/




#DDay #SoldierStory #MOH #MedalofHonor

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National Museum of the United States Army

Author Lena Andrews, offers a definitive account of the incredible American women who served in every service branch, combat theater and in nearly two-thirds of the available military occupations in #WWII.


Register for a free Book Talk - Aug. 15: www.thenmusa.org/public-programs/book-talks/

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National Museum of the United States Army

Today, we honor the bravery, service and sacrifice of Purple Heart recipients. The Purple Heart medal is awarded to those who have been wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while serving in the U.S. military. Visitors to the Museum can learn more through a special guide sharing Purple Heart #SoldierStories and history about the medal.

Search "Purple Heart" on the Museum's website at www.thenmusa.org/

#NationalPurpleHeartDay

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National Museum of the United States Army

Born in rural Tennessee in 1887, Alvin York embraced pacifism and reconciled his beliefs with military service when he was drafted in 1917 during #WorldWarI. Arriving in France in June 1918, then-Cpl. York led a daring attack against a German machine gun nest, capturing 132 prisoners and later praying for the fallen on both sides of the battle. York was promoted to sergeant and awarded the #MedalofHonor for his courageous actions.

In this episode of Curator's Corner, see York's olive-drab Model 1917 trench helmet that he wore during his Medal of Honor actions in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive and is on display in the Nation Overseas Gallery.

Sgt. Alvin York's Helmet, Curator's Corner, Ep. 28, U.S. Army Museum: https://youtu.be/yF8g6kGDJlc

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#DYK on display in the Preserving the Nation Gallery is the Model 1850 foot officer's sword that then-Capt. Abner Doubleday carried when he volunteered to fire the first shot at Confederate forces during the bombardment of Fort Sumter at the started of the #CivilWar? Watch to learn more about this historic artifact and Doubleday’s #SoldierStory.

‪@ArlingtonNatl‬ ‪@gettysburgfoundation‬

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National Museum of the United States Army

The Museum's Battle Brief series provides an in-depth view of specific @USArmy battles, campaigns and military events using maps and period images.

Take a look at some of the most watched Battle Brief videos on the Museum's YouTube channel. Who knows, you might get some ideas for a summer vacation in South Carolina or a trip the heart of Virginia. See the sites for yourself after you mentally download all of this great knowledge!


"Old Morgan Was Never Beaten!": The Battle of Cowpens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqLng...


The Richmond-Petersburg Campaign, 1864-65: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFBpv...


A Most Terrible Bloody Conflict: Joseph Hooker and the Battle of Chancellorsville: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68SJW...

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National Museum of the United States Army

Historians often note the brief military engagement at Fort Necessity #OTD 1754 for two major reasons: it was the first combat experience of then-21-year-old Virginia Lieutenant Colonel George Washington and the first battle of the French and Indian War between Britain and France.



How did Washington evolve as a military leader from a series of defeats in service of the crown to the future commander in chief of the Continental Army and first president of the United States?



Watch historians David L. Person and Christian E. Fearer discuss Washington’s formative period and the Battle of Fort Necessity in the Battle Brief - "A Wilderness of Difficulties”: George Washington’s First War, now available.

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