Friends of the National World War II Memorial
Friends of the National World War II Memorial (Friends) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., as a sacred place of remembrance, learning, and inspiration. Established in 2007 by the Memorial’s creators, Friends leads efforts to maintain this iconic site, ensuring it remains a must-see destination for over 5 million visitors annually. Through meaningful ceremonies, impactful educational programs, and vital preservation initiatives, Friends honors the legacy of the Greatest Generation and shares the enduring lessons of World War II, inspiring unity, shared values, pride in America, and hope for the future.
"The Paris Girl" with Francelle White
"Remember Us" with Robert Edsel
Veterans Day Observance 2025
"Spearheading The Invasion: The American Airborne On D-Day" with Dr. Mitch Yockelson
"The Wounded Generation" with David Nasaw
"A Light in The Northern Sea" with Tim Brady
"The Raider" with Stephen Platt
"Savage Skies, Emerald Hell" by Jay A. Stout
2025 V-J Day Commemoration
80th Anniversary of WWII Remembrance Ceremony at the WWII Memorial
Col. Charles McGee Interview: Lessons from a Tuskegee Airman
The Fate of the Generals - Jonathan Horn
Lighter Than Air: One Sailor's War - Janice Blake
2025 D-Day Commemoration
A Memorial Day tribute to our WWII fallen
Never Home - Richard Sherman
V-E Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration
The Liberator - The Odyssey of Felix Sparks at the National Guard Memorial Museum
Liberation of the Concentration Camps 80th Anniversary Commemoration
Liberation: 80 Years Later
Most Honorable Son with Gregg Jones
Irena's Gift with Karen Kirsten
WWII Veteran Richard Rossi
80th Anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa Commemoration
Destroyers at War with David Winkler
Interview with WWII Veteran Paul Priest
The Fate of Raoul Wallenberg in the Soviet Union with Susanne Berger
12th Annual Haydn Williams WWII Memorial Legacy Lecture featuring John C. McManus
80th Anniversary of Iwo Jima Commemoration