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“Never before have we had so little time in which to do so much,” President Roosevelt said, preparing to close his remarks after taking to the airwaves in early 1942 in the aftermath of the attack. Now, 80 years later, we must still admire the courage and resolve with which the American people responded to that surprise attack. Soldiers and citizens alike refused to back down—instead they stepped forward with hope and resolve.
Even as we near completion of the Liberation Pavilion, the final exhibit hall in our campus expansion, we must not lose our sense of urgency for the work that remains. That is why I am asking you to make a special, three-month pledge of support to The National WWII Museum. In April, your contribution will help us commemorate the Doolittle Raiders’ surprise attack on Tokyo in April 1942. In May, we’ll remember the Battle of the Coral Sea. And in June, we’ll focus on the Battle of Midway.
Your gifts will allow visitors to explore each of these milestones in greater depth—onsite and online—through original exhibits, oral histories, and articles. In addition, over the next few months, we are showing a special collection of naval photography in our newest special exhibit, The Real Image of War: Steichen and Ford in the Pacific, featuring countless historical treasures that truly help bring these momentous events to life.
I know you understand the importance of our mission. Your three-month pledge will help us reach even more people to preserve the history and legacy of the men and women who rose to the challenge of defeating tyranny in the world. It will also help us examine the ongoing relevance of—and challenges to—the principles and values they lived by and sought to protect.
Your contributions today, and in the upcoming months, will be essential to ensuring we can continue to share the lessons of World War II with all who visit the Museum—in person or online. Right now, donations are especially important and will help to ensure our daily operations and final campus expansion plans stay on schedule in 2022.
On behalf of all of us at The National WWII Museum, I thank you for ensuring the lessons of World War II live on.
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