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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.

Unauthorized History Podcast at the National Museum of the Pacific War

Videos

Watch this recording of a live podcast from Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall in Fredericksburg Texas at the Helen McDonald Memorial Admiral Nimitz Conference. Seth and Jon brought their popular "Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast" before a live audience as a highlight event for National Museum of the Pacific War's annual conference. History enthusiasts from the in-person and streaming audience had some challenging questions for Seth and Jon. To help answer some of those questions, look for special guest appearances from historian authors, John McManus and Rich Frank.

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U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondents in the Pacific | Douglass Daniel

Videos

In this webcast, historian and veteran journalist Douglass Daniel talks about his research into the U.S. Marine corps combat correspondents who served in the Pacific theater. Daniel’s book “Kill – Do Not Release” highlights the suppressed dispatches of combat correspondents and explains why reports were censored by the Navy.

War Correspondents
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How Do You Curate an Exhibit About a Battle That Never Happened? The Story of Operation Downfall

Museum Blogs

Discover how the National Museum of the Pacific War curated an exhibit about Operation Downfall, the planned WWII invasion of Japan that never took place.

History
Museum Stories
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Animals of WWII Coloring Sheet

Activity

Discover the animals of World War II and the important roles they played through this fun, printable coloring activity.

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Pacific War Crossword Puzzle

Activity

Explore key people, places, battles, and ideas from the Pacific War with this engaging, printable crossword puzzle and word bank.

Pacific Theater
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Pacific Combat Zone Coloring Page

Activity

Explore the Pacific Combat Zone battlefield through this printable coloring activity designed for young learners, families, classrooms, and museum visitors.

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Women with Wings: WASP Trivia Challenge

9-12, Higher Education
Supplementary Resource

Test your WASP knowledge while exploring the women, aircraft, missions, and legacy of America’s pioneering World War II female pilots.

Women
Homefront (U.S.)
For the Classroom
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Drafting History: The Roosevelts Respond to Pearl Harbor

9-12
Lesson Plan

Students compare Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt’s draft and final speeches to explore how language, audience, and purpose shaped responses to Pearl Harbor.

Leaders
Strategy & Leadership
Pearl Harbor
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Remembering VJ Day in 2026 | McManus & Parshall

Videos

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

Videos

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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