Honoring the 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII
Join us as we go back in time to when peace returned to the world. Help us honor the 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII during the months of August and September.
Scroll down to commemorate this historic anniversary with us. Honor a World War II Veteran on our WWII Honor Wall, learn about the Battle of Midway from Midway’s Ship Historian, visit the ship for an never-before-seen augmented reality experience, and more!
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End of WWII Anniversary Ceremony: Facebook Live
To kick off this important line-up of commemorative activities honoring the significance of the 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII, tune in to a Facebook Live stream on August 14, 2020 at 9 am PDT. This live stream will feature special announcements and a modified ceremony to honor WWII veterans in attendance. Due to safety restrictions, spectators are not permitted.
World War II Wall of Honor
Destination: Midway
Explore historic topics with Midway’s Ship Historian and bonafide history buff, Karl Zingheim in our new live lecture series, Destination: Midway.
Learn more about moments in history in a fun engaging way with a true expert in the comfort of your home.
Karl’s Korner
To honor the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II, read monthly historical blogs by Midway’s Ship Historian, Karl Zingheim.
USS Midway Celebrating 75 Years
Celebrate Midway’s 75th birthday on September 10 with us! Stay tuned for more details about a special commemorative challenge coin give-a-way onboard and more!
Battle of Midway AR Extreme!
Join us onboard for an exclusive augmented reality (AR) exhibition designed for families and history lovers of all ages who want to experience the magic of technology through the comfort and safety of their own electronic devices. Watch a U.S. Navy F4F Wildcat fighter plane best the seemingly unstoppable Japanese A6M Zero in air-to-air combat. Interact with virtual 3D aircraft and ships from the Battle of Midway while hearing the rumbles of WWII aerial bombardment and take in our rich historical narrative. Come onboard to embrace the legacy of the Navy’s most notorious battle at the USS Midway Museum.
WWII Wall of Honor
As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II, join us in creating a Wall of Honor in tribute to America’s Greatest Generation. Click below to submit your WWII hero past or present, or simply type in a message of thanks to the brave men and women who had a role in World War II
Help Us Navigate Dangerous Seas
We are doing all we can to honor and preserve the historic Midway as America’s living symbol of freedom as we continue to navigate through uncharted waters.
Your ship not only embodies the spirit San Diego’s naval history, but is a proud symbol of strength, peace and freedom for the nation. Your support to keep her strong during these challenging times is greatly appreciated.
WATCH OUR END OF WWII CEREMONY LIVESTREAM
LEARN MORE FROM OUR HISTORIAN
AMERICAN WOMEN IN WORLD WAR II
“ROSIE” AND THE FIRST CARRIER MIDWAY
WELCOMING THE TBD DEVASTATOR
THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY
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