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.

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

Videos

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

Videos

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

Videos

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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Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition | Janet Davis

Videos

This talk explores the critical role that popular culture played in building U.S. public morale in support of the war effort during World War II. It analyzes the historical context of Isolationism that preceded U.S. entry into World War II, and the ways in which the Office of War Information and the Office of Strategic Services collaborated with culture industry leaders in film, music, radio, and news media to build and sustain popular consensus in support of the nation’s successful global fight against the Axis Powers.

Homefront (U.S.)
Propaganda & Psychological Warfare
Propaganda
Society & the Homefront
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Honoring A Hero: Sergeant John Basilone | Guest Dave Holland

Videos, Members-Only Webcast

Historian and Author Dave Holland will highlight Medal of Honor Marine Sergeant John Basilone’s heroic role in the the Guadalcanal campaign and the fighting around Henderson Field. This webcast features a formal presentation to the museum of three military relics found in Guadalcanal connected to Sergeant Basilone. Museum Collections and Exhibits Director, Nicole Bagley takes possession of these artifacts and will add them to the museum collection.

Author
Guadalcanal & Solomon Islands
Medal of Honor
Archaeology
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Fireside Chat with Henry Sledge | Annual Nimitz Conference

Videos

Henry Sledge joins General Mike Hagee, USMC (Ret.) to reflect on how With the Old Breed continues to shape our understanding of the Pacific War. He will also discuss his new book, The Old Breed…The Complete Story Revealed, which draws on newly uncovered material from his father’s original manuscript and interweaves his own memories to add depth and context. The result is an intimate portrait of Eugene Sledge’s service, his struggles to return to civilian life, and the enduring impact of his story on future generations.

Marine
Author
Webinars & Speaker Events
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Stories of Admiral Nimitz | Jon Parshall and John McManus

Videos, Members-Only Webcast

This is a webcast with renowned historians Jon Parshall and John C. McManus sharing their favorite stories about Admiral Nimitz. Members of the National Museum of the Pacific War were able to join the live chat and ask questions in real time, making this a truly interactive experience with the guest authors.

Nimitz
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