Learning Resource Library

Explore stories, activities, and sources that bring the Pacific War to life. Whether you're diving deep or just curious, you can search by topic, format, or interest to find something that sparks connection and understanding.

Remembering VJ Day in 2026 | McManus & Parshall

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Watch this 2026 live webinar recording on the anniversary of VJ Day, September 2, 1945. Historian authors, Jon Parshall and John McManus, discuss events and answer questions related to the signing of the surrender documents on aboard the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay.

Webinars & Speaker Events
Japanese Surrender
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On Board the USS Boise at Guadalcanal | Ian Bertram

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The National Museum of the Pacific War invites you to our September webcast. This months' presentation will be given by author, Ian Bertram. Bertram will share stories of the USS Boise from his book "On Board the USS Boise in World War II: The Battles and Secret Missions of the Light Cruiser CL-47".

Author
Naval Warfare & Fleets
Webinars & Speaker Events
Naval Warfare & Ships
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Doolittle Anniversary April 18, 2026 | Jon Parshall

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Enjoy this prerecorded live webinar with Jon Parshall on April 18, 2026, marking the anniversary of the surprise air attack over Tokyo in 1942.

Doolittle
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A Gate in the Wall: A Pacific War POW's Secret Diary | Melinda Barnhardt

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Author and lecturer Melinda Barnhart shares the story of the Lindeijer family, drawn from her book A Gate in the Wall. This webcast examines life inside a Japanese POW camp through a secret diary and explores the long path toward understanding and reconciliation after the war.

POW/MIA & Military Families
Author
Webinars & Speaker Events
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My Parents and the Manhattan Project | Leslie Schover

Videos
Webinar

Author Leslie R. Schover presents stories from her award-winning historical novel Fission: A Novel of Atomic Heartbreak. Based on her parents’ experiences living and working at Oak Ridge on the Manhattan Project and extensive research, this presentation explores the human impact of the atomic age through deeply personal narratives.

Atomic Bomb & Manhattan Project
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Halsey's Typhoon | Jack London

9-12, Higher Education
Videos
Webinar

One of the U.S. Navy’s greatest losses of the Pacific War was caused not by enemy action, but by a powerful typhoon. This webcast, presented by Jack Woodville London, explores the events of December 1944 when Admiral William “Bull” Halsey sailed into a devastating storm and the lasting lessons learned by the U.S. Navy.

Navy
Admiral Halsey
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Memorial Day Keynote 2026 | Michael Oates

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Lieutenant General Michael L. Oates, U.S. Army, Retired, is a native of San Antonio, Texas, who completed 32 years of distinguished service in the United States Army in June 2011.

Commemoration
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HBO's The Pacific | Actors Panel | Nimitz Conference 2025

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At the Helen McDonald Admiral Nimitz Conference held at the National Museum of the Pacific War, Actors from the HBO miniseries, The Pacific, came together to share their experiences and answer questions from the audience. Hosted by comedian Ryan Kelly, actors Freddie Joe Farnsworth, Jacob Pitts, Josh Bitton and Scott Gibson shared behind-the-scenes stories and talked about how they trained for battle in the Pacific.

Art & Pop Culture
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Red Arrow Across The Pacific | Mark Van Ells

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Presented by historian and author Mark D. Van Ells, this webcast traces the history of the 32nd Red Arrow Division from its origins as a Wisconsin and Michigan National Guard unit to its extensive combat service across the Pacific. The division served in Australia, New Guinea, the Philippines, and Japan, logging 654 days in combat—more than any other U.S. Army division.

National Guard
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Speaker Round Table Discussion | Nimitz Conference 2026

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After a full conference day, all five guest speakers came together and shared additional comments and asked each other questions about personal and professional connections to the subject of pop culture, propaganda, and politics. From psychology to movies, the speakers at this year's conference brought compelling views on the use of propaganda, before, during and after the Pacific War. Watch this engaging conversation and great inciteful questions from the audience.

Propaganda & Psychological Warfare
Propaganda
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