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The Women for Victory series provides a thorough and authoritative reference for American servicewomen’s history and uniforms of WWII, and is designed for scholars of women’s or military history, veterans, collectors, re-enactors and others interested in the history and dress of these servicewomen on active military service. Carefully researched historical background information about the female wartime services is combined with comprehensive documentation of their distinctive uniforms. Color photos of original clothing and accessories, modeled in full-length studies and supported by close-up views, show various uniforms and insignia in detail. The text and color photographic portions are supplemented by original wartime photos, many previously unpublished, as well as documents, tables and drawings. Vol.1 examines the two oldest female military components of the U.S. armed forces: the Army Nurse Corps, and Navy Nurse Corps. The book also covers two lesser known groups of militarized medical female service personnel: the Army Hospital Dietitians and Army Physical Therapists.

• Hardcover: 360 pages

Description

In their efforts to utilize their medical skills and training in the service of their country, women physicians fought not one but two male-dominated professional hierarchies: the medical and the military establishments. In the process, they also contended with powerful social pressures and constraints.

Throughout Women Doctors in War, the authors focus on the medical careers, aspirations, and struggles of individual women, using personal stories to illustrate the unique professional and personal challenges female military physicians have faced.

Military and medical historians and scholars in women’s studies will discover a wealth of new information in Women Doctors in War.

• Hardcover: 272 pages

Description

From the very first days of aviation, women were there. Katherine Wright, though not a pilot, helped her brothers Orville and Wilbur so much that some called her the “Third Wright Brother.” Pioneers such as Baroness Raymonde de Laroche of France ignored those who ignorantly claimed that only men possessed the physical strength or the mental capacity to pilot an airplane, and in 1910 became the first woman awarded a license to fly. A year later, Harriet Quimby was the first woman to earn a pilot’s license in the United States and in 1912 flew across the English Channel—another first.

Author Karen Bush Gibson profiles 26 women aviators who sought out and met challenges both in the sky and on the ground, where some still questioned their abilities. Read about barnstormers like Bessie Coleman and racers like Louise Thaden, who bested Amelia Earhart and Pancho Barnes to win the 1929 Women’s Air Derby, sometimes called the Powder Puff Derby. Learn about Jacqueline Cochran who, during World War II, organized and trained the Women Airforce Service Pilots—the WASPs—to serve their country by ferrying airplanes from factories to the front lines and pulling target planes during anti-aircraft artillery training. And see how female pilots today continue to achieve and serve while celebrating their love of flight.

• Age Range: 12 and up
• Grade Level: 7 - 9
• Series: Women of Action
• Hardcover: 240 pages

Description

Organized by country, this historical exploration includes stories of girls and women from across Europe and the United States who risked their lives to perform extremely dangerous acts against the Nazis during World War II. The 26 profiles bring to life courageous women such as Noor Inayat Khan, a radio operator who parachuted into occupied France and transferred crucial messages; Johtje Vos, the Dutch housewife who hid Jews in her home and was repeatedly interrogated by the Gestapo; and Hannie Schaft, a Dutch law student who became involved in the most dangerous resistance work—sabotage, weapons transference, and assassinations. The profiles are written using dialogue, direct quotes, and document excerpts to lend authenticity and immediacy. Each profile includes one or more informative sidebars and is followed by a list of relevant books, websites, and films, making it an attractive resource for teachers, parents, and libraries.

• Age Range: 12 and up
• Grade Level: 7 - 9
• Paperback: 272 pages

Description

Large 500 piece jigsaw puzzle. Fun and educational. 14 1/4" x 20 1/4". BOXED.

Description

Full-color design picturing all the presidents' portraits, signatures, and years in office. Standard 11 oz ceramic mug. 

Dishwasher and microwave safe.

Description

In this book a retired U.S. Army colonel and military historian takes a fresh look at Dwight D. Eisenhower’s lasting military legacy, in light of his evolving approach to the concept of unified command. Examining Eisenhower’s career from his West Point years to the passage of the 1958 Defense Reorganization Act, David Jablonsky explores Eisenhower’s efforts to implement a unified command in the U.S. military—a concept that eventually led to the current organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and that, almost three decades after Eisenhower’s presidency, played a major role in defense reorganization under the Goldwater-Nichols Act. In the new century, Eisenhower’s approach continues to animate reform discussion at the highest level of government in terms of the interagency process.

Paperback

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In September 1941, young Jack Kennedy was appointed an Ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve. After completing training and eager to serve, he volunteered for combat duty in the Pacific and was appointed commander of PT 109.In Harm's Way tells the gripping story of what happened next as JFK fought to save his surviving crew members who found themselves adrift in enemy waters. Photographs round out the exciting narrative in the first book to cover this adventurous tale for young readers.

Paperback. Young readers ages 8 - 12

Description

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

A brilliant evocation of the qualities that made FDR one of the most beloved and greatest of American presidents.

Drawing on archival material, public speeches, correspondence and accounts by those closest to Roosevelt early in his career and during his presidency, H. W. Brands shows how Roosevelt transformed American government during the Depression with his New Deal legislation, and carefully managed the country's prelude to war. Brands shows how Roosevelt's friendship and regard for Winston Churchill helped to forge one of the greatest alliances in history, as Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin maneuvered to defeat Germany and prepare for post-war Europe.

Paperback.

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America's 32nd president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected to the country's top office four times, making him the only president to serve more than two terms. FDR led the country through the Great Depression and World War II and oversaw enormous changes in domestic policy, from the New Deal to Social Security to financial regulation, and in foreign affairs, where he was instrumental in the creation of the United Nations. Gathered here are more than 100 of his inspiring quotations, not least of which is ""We have nothing to fear but fear itself.""

Hardcover

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Forty-four men have served as President of the United States. Countless books have been written about them. But never before has a President told the story of his father, another President, through his own eyes and in his own words. A unique and intimate biography, this book covers the entire scope of President George Bush's life and career, including his service in the Pacific during World War II, his political rise as a Congressman, US Representative to China and the United Nations, CIA Director, Vice President, and President. 

Paperback. 

Description

The Color of War is the story of two battles: the one overseas and the one on America's home turf. By weaving together these two narratives for the first time, Campbell paints a more accurate picture of the cataclysmic events that occurred in July 1944--the month that won the war and changed America.

On the night of July 17, 1944, as Admirals Ernest King and Chester Nimitz were celebrating the battle's end, the Port Chicago Naval Ammunition Depot, just thirty-five miles northeast of San Francisco, exploded with a force nearly that of an atomic bomb. The men who died in the blast were predominantly black sailors. They toiled in obscurity loading munitions ships with ordnance essential to the US victory in Saipan. Yet instead of honoring the sacrifice these men made for their country, the Navy blamed them for the accident, and when the men refused to handle ammunition again, launched the largest mutiny trial in US naval history.

Hardcover. 512 pages. 

Description

Double Victory tells the stories of African American women who did extraordinary things to help their country during World War II. In these pages young readers meet a range of remarkable women: war workers, political activists, military women, volunteers, and entertainers. Some, such as Mary McLeod Bethune and Lena Horne, were celebrated in their lifetimes and are well known today. But many others fought discrimination at home and abroad in order to contribute to the war effort yet were overlooked during those years and forgotten by later generations. 

• Age Range: 12 and up
• Grade Level: 7 - 9
• Series: Women of Action
• Hardcover 272 pages

Description

Doris Miller fought bravely against Japanese attackers at Pearl Harbor. The young African-American from Texas was one of the first sailors to earn the Navy Cross during World War II. This is the story of his heroic life from one of the top non-fiction writers in the West.

Paperback. 68 pages. 

Description

Ladies long sleeve soft spun cotton tee featuring Rosie the Riveter We Can Do It! . Rosie the Riveter is a historic icon who represented the American women factory workers during the Second World War. 

Limited sizes available.

Reg. $24.95 - $26.95    Sale $18.75 - $20.25

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Designed by British artist, Julia Gash, our "museumscape" heavy canvas tote bag features interpretive drawings of artifacts and galleries at the National Museum of the Pacific War.

100% Cotton. 14.5" x 16.5" x `4.25"

Description

Designed by British artist, Julia Gash, our "museumscape" ceramic mug features interpretive drawings of artifacts and galleries at the National Museum of the Pacific War.

12 oz. Dishwasher safe.

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December 7, 1941-the day a sleeping giant awoke. Japan's surprise attack devastated the American Naval Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and forced the Americans into WWII. These moving accounts of the lives affected by the assault capture the scope of the day's emotions and repercussions. Viewpoints of both historical and imagined characters include the mother of a Japanese pilot, officials from both countries, and the grandchild of a WWII veteran.

Powerful illustrations accompany every tale.

Hardcover. Ages 9 - 12

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Celebrate the exciting life of a World War II naval hero! When Pearl Harbor was bombed, Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt sent Adm. Chester Nimitz to respond. Nimitz was put in charge of all US ships in the Pacific and was commander of the Pacific Fleet at the decisive Battle of Midway. This inspiring biography for young readers traces his remarkable life from his nineteenth-century childhood through his valiant service during World War II.

Hardcover. Ages 7 - 10

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Our 8" museum aviator bear wears flight jacket, goggles and museum scarf ready to take flight with little fans.

Not recommended for children under 3.

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This white canvas hat with an upright brim, often referred to as a "Dixie cup" in reference to its similarity to the shape of a common disposable Dixie cup or a "gob hat" or cap. 

Youth sized. 

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The tiger served as the legendary mascot of the famed Flying Tigers Squadron who flew the much feared shark teeth P-40 Warhawk. He is orange with black stripes and wears the National Museum of the Pacific War aviator scarf. 12" tall seated. 

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Highlighting the United States Air Force Logo, this unique collectible depicts the official symbol of the Air Force, the “Arnold” wings, and star with circle. The core elements have been modernized to reflect the swiftness and power of the Air Force through air and space. The symbol is surrounded by a circle of olive branches, which signify peace. Also available is the seal the United States Air Force, this unique collectible includes the primary colors of the seal, ultramarine blue, and gold derived from the Air Corps. The thirteen stars adorning the inner circle signify the original states, while the bald eagle, a widely recognized symbol of the US, denotes our strength. The shield is divided by a nebula line formation of clouds and the heraldic thunderbolt, which represents US striking power in the air.

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Highlighting the United States Army Logo, this unique collectible depicts the US Army Star surrounded by a circle of olive branches which signify peace. The US Army logo features one of the most highly recognizable symbols, the 5 pointed white star, which has been referred to as America’s National symbol. The colors of their logo, black, yellow and white are representative of the colors of gun power components; charcoal, saltpeter, and sulfur. The colors were chosen to pay respect to the Army’s rich heritage.  Also available is the United States Army emblem, this unique collectible depicts the Great Seal of the United States. The US Army is the oldest established branch of the US Military and the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations.

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Highlighting the United States Navy Logo, this unique collectible depicts the US Navy Seal surrounded by a circle of olive branches which signify peace. The unique colors and symbolism of this keepsake tie into the rich heritage of the US Navy.  Also available is the emblem of the United States Navy, this unique collectible embellished with red, white and blue enamel ink, depicts an Eagle with outstretched wings symbolizing our strength and span across the sea. The Eagle is perched on an anchor surrounded by white which represents clear skies, blue representing the ocean and a rope inspired frame which ties in a nautical element.

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Highlighting the United States Marine Corps these unique collectible ornaments depict the highly recognized Eagle, Globe and Anchor surrounded by a circle of olive branches, which signify peace. The unique colors and symbolism of this keepsake tie into the rich heritage of the US Marine Corps. Also available in  the emblem of the United States Marine Corps, this unique collectible embellished with black and red enamel ink, depicts the well recognized Eagle, Globe and Anchor. The Eagle, a symbol of the United States, proudly carries a streamer in its beak that bears the motto, “Semper Fidelis” which means Always Faithful or Always Loyal. The Globe signifies the worldwide commitment and service of the Marine Corps, while the Anchor symbolizes their naval heritage.

Each ornament is beautifully handcrafted in the USA from solid brass, is finished in 24 karat gold, screen printed with exquisite color and packaged in an elegant window box.

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Adults full zip jacket with embroidered museum logo. Navy.

100% Poly anti-pilling polar fleece. Sizes small - 3 XL

Reg. $28.00 - $32.00  SALE $20.99 - $23.99

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Embroidered cap featuring the Asiatic-Pacific campaign ribbon of WWII.

Reg $14.95 Sale $7.00

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Adult medium weight crew neck sweat shirt declaring "Victory" on Iwo Jima. Navy Blue Heather in sizes Small - 2X-Large.

Reg $30.00 - $36.00     Sale $22.50 - $27.00

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Adult screen print t-shirt declaring Victory on Iwo Jima. Putty in sizes small - 3X-Large.

Description

Thick acrylic magnet with photo image of the Admiral Nimitz Museum the Admiral Nimitz statue.

Made in the USA.  3" x 2.75" x .25"

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Large 15 oz. ceramic mug featuring iconic V-J Day celebration kiss in Times Square New York.

Dishwasher and microwave safe.

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One of the most iconic images in American photographic history, chronicled the end of WWII, V-J Day and was published in Life Magazine.

Includes free poster image. Finished size 20" x 28".

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On August 14, 1945, Alfred Eisenstaedt took a picture of a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square, minutes after they heard of Japan's surrender to the United States. Two weeks later LIFE magazine published that image. It became one of the most famous WWII photographs in history (and the most celebrated photograph ever published in the world's dominant photo-journal), a cherished reminder of what it felt like for the war to finally be over. Everyone who saw the picture wanted to know more about the nurse and sailor, but Eisenstaedt had no information and a search for the mysterious couple's identity took on a dimension of its own.

Hardcover 224 pages 

Description

For the child who wants to be a pilot, this authentically detailed  A-2 Bomber Jacket looks like the real thing worn by W.W.II aviators.

Jacket features nine colorful patches on the front, back and sleeves and includes an airplane zipper pull, and four pockets including two that snap.

Youth sizes 4 - 14.

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Adult embroidered cap featuring USA logo on the front and National Museum of the Pacific War on the back.

100% Cotton. Adjustable Velcro closure.

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HA-19 although intended to attach Pearl Harbor ended up grounded near Oahu and it's pilot taken as the first POW of WWII in the Pacific. HA-19 then toured the United States supporting the war bond effort and making an appearance in Fredericksburg, Texas. It would be some years later before it returned to it's final resting place here at the National Museum of the Pacific War. 

This soft spun ring cotton shirt is available in limited sizes.

Reg. $19.95   SALE $14.99

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Iconic Rosie the Riveter unisex ¾ baseball tee in a relaxed unisex fit raglan baseball tee with ¾ length sleeve.

• Super soft, resilient, and wicking tri-blend material - 50% polyester/ 25% combed ring-spun cotton/ 25% rayon jersey; 4.3 oz.
• Vintage white and heather red.
• Sizes Small - 2X Large

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This book is packed with information that kids will find fascinating, from Hitler's rise to power in 1933 to the surrender of the Japanese in 1945. Much more than an ordinary history book, it is filled with excerpts from actual wartime letters written to and by American and German troops, personal anecdotes from people who lived through the war in the United States, Germany, Britain, Russia, Hungary, and Japan, and gripping stories from Holocaust survivors—all add a humanizing global perspective to the war. This collection of 21 activities shows kids how it felt to live through this monumental period in history. 

• Age Range: 9 and up
• Grade Level: 4 - 6
• Paperback: 176 pages

Description

Ladies 4.5 oz. Ringspun Cotton Fashion Fit T-Shirt features the iconic 1945 image of the kiss between a sailor and his girl on V-J Day. 

Chairty pink in sizes Small - 2X Large. 

Reg. $20.00 - $22.00     Sale $14.99 - $16.99

Description

We're All In This Together, a World War II Edition of America's favorite game, MONOPOLY ™

Includes-

• 6 Collectible Tokens - B-17 Bomber, Boots, Cathedral Radio, LCVP, Sherman Tank, American Helmet
• Game Board, 6 Tokens, 28 Title Deed Cards, 16 Allies Cards, 16 Home Front Cards, 2 Dice, 32 Houses Renamed Camps, 12 Hotels Renamed Headquarters, Pack of Custom Money, Rules.
• Allies and Home Front Cards Replace Chance & Community Chest Cards
• Custom Title Deed Cards Feature Events from WWII
• Includes 60-Minute Speed Play

AGES 8+        2-6 players 

Description

On May 7 and 8, 1942, fast carrier task forces from the United States and Imperial Japanese met in combat for the first time in the Battle of the Coral Sea. A strategic victory for the U.S. despite the loss of the carrier Lexington, the battle blunted the Japanese drive on Port Moresby, a valuable Allied air base on the island of New Guinea. Lundstrom offers a detailed analysis of the fundamental strategies employed by Japan and the U.S. in the South Pacific from January to June 1942, the efforts of Adm. Ernest J. King to reinforce the area in spite of Roosevelt's Europe First grand strategy and Adm. Chester Nimitz's aggressive plans to fight in the Coral Sea. Now in paperback, The First Pacific Campaign provides a superb overview of the crucial first six months of the naval war in the South Pacific.

Paperback

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“Brilliant...an enormous work based on the most meticulous research.”—LA Times Book Review

The battle at Guadalcanal—which began eight months to the day after Pearl Harbor—marked the first American offensive of World War II. It was a brutal six-month campaign that cost the lives of some 7,000 Americans and over 30,000 Japanese.

This volume, ten years in the writing, recounts the full story of the critical campaign for Guadalcanal and is based on first-time translations of official Japanese Defense Agency accounts and recently declassified U.S. radio intelligence, Guadalcanal recreates the battle—on land, at sea, and in the air—as never before: it examines the feelings of both American and Japanese soldiers, the strategies and conflicts of their commanders, and the strengths and weaknesses of various fighting units.

Paperback

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Acclaimed military historian Craig Symonds offers spellbinding narratives of crucial engagements, showing how each battle reveals the transformation of technology and weaponry from one war to the next; how these in turn transformed naval combat; and how each event marked a milestone in American history. 

Paperback

Description

In this absolutely riveting account of a key moment in the history of World War II, leading naval historian Craig L. Symonds paints an unforgettable portrait of ingenuity, courage, and sacrifice. Symonds begins with the arrival of Admiral Chester A. Nimitz at Pearl Harbor after the devastating Japanese attack, and describes the key events leading to the climactic battle, including both Coral Sea-the first battle in history against opposing carrier forces-and Jimmy Doolittle's daring raid of Tokyo.

Hardcover 

Description

World War II at Sea offers a global perspective, focusing on the major engagements and personalities and revealing both their scale and their interconnection: the U-boat attack on Scapa Flow and the Battle of the Atlantic; the "miracle" evacuation from Dunkirk and the pitched battles for control of Norway fjords; Mussolini's Regia Marina-at the start of the war the fourth-largest navy in the world-and the dominance of the Kidö Butai and Japanese naval power in the Pacific; Pearl Harbor then Midway; the struggles of the Russian Navy and the scuttling of the French Fleet in Toulon in 1942; the landings in North Africa and then Normandy. Here as well are the notable naval leaders-FDR and Churchill, both self-proclaimed "Navy men," Karl Dönitz, François Darlan, Ernest King, Isoroku Yamamoto, Erich Raeder, Inigo Campioni, Louis Mountbatten, William Halsey, as well as the hundreds of thousands of seamen and officers of all nationalities whose live were imperiled and lost during the greatest naval conflicts in history, from small-scale assaults and amphibious operations to the largest armadas ever assembled.

Hardcover

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Only four men in American history have been promoted to the five-star rank of Admiral of the Fleet: William Leahy, Ernest King, Chester Nimitz, and William Halsey. These four men were the best and the brightest the navy produced, and together they led the U.S. navy to victory in World War II, establishing the United States as the world's greatest fleet.

In THE ADMIRALS, award-winning historian Walter R. Borneman tells their story in full detail for the first time. Drawing upon journals, ship logs, and other primary sources, he brings an incredible historical moment to life, showing us how the four admirals revolutionized naval warfare forever with submarines and aircraft carriers, and how these men-who were both friends and rivals-worked together to ensure that the Axis fleets lay destroyed on the ocean floor at the end of World War II.

Paperback 608 pages

Description

Drawing on new primary sources and personal accounts by Americans and Japanese alike, The Fleet at Flood Tide is a thrilling narrative of the climactic end stage of the Pacific War, focusing on the U.S. invasion of the Mariana Islands in June 1944 and the momentous events that it produced.With its thunderous assault into Japan's inner defensive perimeter, America crossed the threshold of total war. From the seaborne invasion of Saipan to the stunning aerial battles of the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot, from the largest banzai attack of the war to the first mass suicides of Japanese civilians to the strategic bombing effort that culminated at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Marianas became the fulcrum of the drive to compel Tokyo to surrender--with consequences that forever changed modern war

Hardcover. 640 pages
Autographed by the author, James D. Hornfischer

Description

The definitive account of General Douglas MacArthur's rise during World War II, from the author of the bestseller The Admirals.World War II changed the course of history. Douglas MacArthur changed the course of World War II. MACARTHUR AT WAR will go deeper into this trans-formative period of his life than previous biographies, drilling into the military strategy that Walter R. Borneman is so skilled at conveying, and exploring how personality and ego translate into military successes and failures.

Hardcover

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Adult unisex sized soft spun cotton t-shirt featuring vintage military star emblem. Available in military green and asphalt. Sizes Small - 2X-Large

Machine washable.

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Ladies 100% soft cotton tee pays tribute to the Women's  Air Force Service Pilots (WASPS) of WWII.

Aqua in sizes Small - 2X-Large. Machine washable.

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Adjustable black denim cap with tan suede bill and National Museum of the Pacific War logo.

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Adjustable classic style cap featuring Rosie the Riveter and her World War II slogan "We Can Do It." National Museum of the Pacific War embroidered on back of cap.

Available in denim or red. 

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“Rosie the Riveter” inspired women during WWII, and her can-do attitude still inspires us today. Now “Rosie” is a Little Thinker to keep you company at your new job – or she’ll sit on your desk as you study for your pilot’s license. She’s about 11” tall and has bendable arms so she can roll up her sleeves and get down to work! Remember: “We Can Do It!”

Description

Ladies soft style cotton blend patriotic t-shirt in graphite. 

"Inspiring Our Youth by Honoring Our Heroes" and the American flag.

Reg. $20.00 Sale price $14.99

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This year's National Museum of the Pacific War calendar highlights the transformation of what began over 30 years ago as the "History Walk of the Pacific War" to what is now the Pacific Combat Zone and features photos from the past and present and includes the 2018 event dates for special programs.

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By Stephen L. Moore. As Good as Dead is one of the greatest escape stories of World War II, and one that few Americans know. The eleven survivors of the Palawan Massacre—some badly wounded and burned—spent weeks evading Japanese patrols. They scrounged for food and water, swam shark-infested bays, and wandered through treacherous jungle terrain, hoping to find friendly Filipino guerrillas. Their endurance, determination, and courage in the face of death make this a gripping and inspiring saga of survival.

Hardcover. 364 pages.

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By Arnold Krammer. This is the only book available that tells the full story of how the U.S. government, between 1942 and 1945, detained nearly half a million Nazi prisoners of war in 511 camps across the country. With a new introduction and illustrated with more than 70 rare photos, Krammer describes how, with no precedents upon which to form policy, America's handling of these foreign prisoners led to the hasty conversation of CCC camps, high school gyms, local fairgrounds, and race tracks to serve as holding areas. The Seattle Times calls Nazi Prisoners of War in America "the definitive history of one of the least known segments of America's involvement in World War II. Fascinating. A notable addition to the history of that war."

Paperback. 352 pages. 

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By Fiske Hanley. The shocking story of captured B-29 Superfortress airmen who were shot down over Japan during World War II has never been told. Brutal Japanese Kempei Tai Secret Police were their captors. Kept in overcrowded, filthy dungeon cells in Tokyo, across the moat from the Emperor’s Palace, they were beaten, tortured, starved, and continually threatened with death. They were not treated as Prisoners of War but were designated as Special Prisoners to be tried and executed for the killing of innocent women and children. While awaiting trial they were considered subhuman—starved on half POW rations, issued no clothes or basic hygienic needs, allowed to suffer and die from torture, beatings, wounds, and lack of medical treatment. 

Accused American War Criminal is written by one of the few surviving Special Prisoners. A summary of related testimony given at War Crime Trials held in Tokyo and Yokohama after World War II is also included.

Hardcover. 326 pages. 

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By Stephen L. Moore.  Presumed Lost is the compelling story of the final patrols of those seven submarines and the long captivity of the survivors. Of the 196 sailors taken prisoner, 158 would survive the horrors of the POW camps, where torture, starvation, and slave labor were common. This is the most complete and accurate record of their captivity experiences ever compiled. Author Stephen L. Moore draws on personal interviews with the survivors, as well as on diaries, family archives, and POW statements to reveal new details and correct longstanding errors in previously published accounts.

Hardcover. 352 pages 

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By Liz Irvine. Surviving the Rising Sun is the story of an American family in the Philippines during the Japanese occupation in World War II. The author was a teenage girl when she was interned in Santo Tomas Prison Camp for over three years, along with her parents, grandmother, and uncle. After Liberation, her grandmother was awarded the Medal of Freedom for her work in aiding the military prisoners in other camps in the Manila area. This book includes diary entries, letters, notes, newspaper articles and over one hundred pictures. 

Paperback. 406 pages. 

Description

Commemorating The Admiral Nimitz Museum and Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, this beautiful collectors coin is sculpted in 3-D and made of bronze layered over brass.

1 1/2" diameter.

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Adult unisex fit t-shirt featuring the iconic WWII image of Rosie the Riveter. Indigo blue.

• 100% cotton
• Machine wash
• Printed in the USA
• Sizes Small - 2-XLarge

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Ladies fit t-shirt featuring the iconic WWII image of Rosie the Riveter.

• 100% cotton
• Machine wash
• Printed in the USA
• Sizes Small - 2-XLarge

Description

Large 20 ounce stainless steel thermal tumbler with etched National Museum of the Pacific War logo.

Regular price $24.95

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Stainless steel thermal tumbler with National Museum of the Pacific War pewter emblem.

Regular price $22.95

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Admiral Nimitz museum and WWII graphics create this heavy duty large ceramic coffee mug.

15 oz. Regular price $12.95

Description

Stainless steel thermal travel mug with National Museum of the Pacific War pewter emblem.

Regular price $22.95

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WWII graphics combined with Admiral Nimitz and museum to create this unique stainless steel water bottle with carabiner clip.

16 oz. Regular Price $16.95

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WWII images combined with Admiral Chester Nimitz statue and museum graphics to create this unique stainless thermal tumbler.

Regular price $14.95.

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WWII images combine with Admiral Chester Nimitz statue and museum graphics to create this unique double wall tumbler with screw on lid and reusable straw. 

Regular price $9.95

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National Museum of the Pacific War pewter emblem shot glass.

Dishwasher safe. Reg. $9.95

Description

15 oz. glass stein with pewter museum emblem. 

Dishwasher safe. Reg. $24.95

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Medium weight red canvas tote bag perfect for the market or travel. Texture screen printed front featuring the historic steamship facade of the Admiral Nimitz Museum over the American Flag.

11" x 11" x 4". Machine washable.

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Ladies fine jersey longer length t shirt featuring Rosie The Riveter on a background of the American flag.

Aqua in sizes Small - 2XL

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Kelly E. Crager consulted official documentary sources of the National Archives and the U.S. Army and mined the personal memoirs and oral history interviews of the “Lost Battalion” members. He focuses on the treatment the men received in their captivity and surmises that a main factor in the battalion’s comparatively high survival rate (84 percent of the 2nd Battalion) was the comraderie of the Texans and their commitment to care for each other.

This narrative is grueling, yet ultimately inspiring. Hell under the Rising Sun will be a valuable addition to the collections of World War II historians and interested general readers alike.

Hardcover. 216 pages.

Description

In boyhood, Louis Zamperini was an incorrigible delinquent. As a teenager, he channeled his defiance into running, discovering a prodigious talent that had carried him to the Berlin Olympics. But when World War II began, the athlete became an airman, embarking on a journey that led to a doomed flight on a May afternoon in 1943. When his Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean, against all odds, Zamperini survived, adrift on a foundering life raft. Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humor; brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy, would be suspended on the fraying wire of his will.

Unbroken is an unforgettable testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit, brought vividly to life by Seabiscuit author Laura Hillenbrand.

Paperback.  528 pages.

Description

On April 4, 1943, ten American prisoners of war and two Filipino convicts—nicknamed the “Davao Dozen”—executed a daring escape from one of Japan's most notorious prison camps. Called the "greatest story of the war in the Pacific" by the War Department in 1944, the full account has never been told—until now. A product of years of in-depth research, John D. Lukacs's gripping description of the escape brings this remarkable tale to life. In this remarkable contribution to the realm of WWII POW narrative, Lukacs describes the dramatic escape for a new generation to admire the resourcefulness and patriotism of the men who fought in the Pacific.

Paperback 448 pages

Description

Admiral Chester Nimitz statue stands tall in front of the Admiral Nimitz Museum in this front screen printed t shirt.

Charcoal and Tan in sizes small - 3X-Large

100% Ultra Cotton. Machine washable.

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Honoring Our Heroes adult unisex t shirt shares the mission of the National Museum of the Pacific War screen printed on the front.

Navy in sizes Small - 3X-Large.  100% Ultra Cotton. Machine washable.

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Adult unisex t shirt with Pearl Harbor USS Arizona screen print on the front.

100% soft ring spun cotton. Made in the USA! Blue Heather. Limited sizes available.

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Adult unisex t shirt with the WWII Pacific theater of operations screen print front. 

100% Ultra Cotton. Prairie Dust. Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X and 3X.

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Adults water resistant nylon windbreaker jacket featuring museum embroidered logo.

Mesh lining and detachable hood. 100% polyester outer shell.

Navy. Sizes Small - 2 XL

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Harriton blend polo shirt featuring the National Museum of the Pacific War logo embroidered on the front.
Dark Navy in sizes Medium - 2XL. 65% polyester 35% cotton. Machine Washable

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Our Mothers' War is an eye-opening and moving portrait of women during World War II, a war that forever transformed the way women participate in American society. Never before has the vast range of women's experiences during this pivotal era been brought together in one book. Now, Our Mothers' War re-creates what American women from all walks of life were doing and thinking, on the home front and abroad. These heartwarming and sometimes heartbreaking accounts of the women we have known as mothers, aunts, and grandmothers reveal facets of their lives that have usually remained unmentioned and unappreciated.
Our Mothers' War gives center stage to one of WWII's most essential fighting forces: the women of America, whose extraordinary bravery, strength, and humanity shine through on every page.

Paperback 464 pages

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Here is one of the most riveting first-person accounts ever to come out of World War II. Robert Leckie enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in January 1942, shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. In Helmet for My Pillow we follow his odyssey, from basic training on Parris Island, South Carolina, all the way to the raging battles in the Pacific, where some of the war’s fiercest fighting took place. Recounting his service with the 1st Marine Division and the brutal action on Guadalcanal, New Britain, and Peleliu, Leckie spares no detail of the horrors and sacrifices of war, painting an unvarnished portrait of how real warriors are made, fight, and often die in the defense of their country. 

Paperback 305 pages

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The Admiral Nimitz Steamboat Facade and the Admiral Chester W. Nimitz statue are featured on the front of this 18 ounce ceramic mug with copper brown finish.

Microwave and dishwasher safe.

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REG. $9.95  SALE $5.00

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Admiral Nimitz Museum with this handy journal.
75 lined pages. 5 1/2" x 7 3/4".

Reg. $9.95  Sale $5.00

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REG. $18.95  SALE $9.00

Show your museum support with this medium weight canvas tote bag with museum logo screen print on front. 

Black. 13" x 11.5" x 4.5" Machine Washable

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Large ceramic mug featuring one of the many leadership quotes from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.

18 ounces. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

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History comes alive in this award-winning WW II scrapbook, bursting with old photos, maps, telegrams, newspaper clippings, hand-written notes and letters! Experience the tragedy of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack in a completely new way including 5 unique fold-out pages expanding the story. These colorful scrapbook-style pages are jam-packed with stunning visuals and prized nostalgia of the era.

Treasured collections of ephemera, pins, buttons, watches and medals from the 1940’s illustrate each page and stir the imagination. Told in “bite-sized” pieces, this history book is exciting to read for all audiences. “My Pearl Harbor Scrapbook 1941. A Nostalgic Collection of Memories” is an “adventure in learning” uncovering the essential details of the Pearl Harbor story.

Paperback 104 pages

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A beautifully detailed image of the Admiral Nimitz Museum celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Admiral Nimitz Museum which opened in 1967. Ornament is 100% handmade in the USA and is finished in 24kt gold.Gift boxed.

Reg. $24.95   Sale $12.49

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Two dimensional brass plated ornament of the the Admiral Nimitz Museum and Admiral Nimitz statue. 

 Made in the USA. Gift boxed.

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Chester Nimitz was an admiral's Admiral, considered by many to be the greatest naval leader of the last century. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Nimitz assembled the forces, selected the leaders, and - as commander of all U.S. and Allied air, land, and sea forces in the Pacific Ocean - led the charge one island at a time, one battle at a time, toward victory. A brilliant strategist, he astounded contemporaries by achieving military victories against fantastic odds, outpacing more flamboyant luminaries like General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral "Bull" Halsey. And he was there to accept, on behalf of the United States, the surrender of the Japanese aboard the battleship USS Missouri in August 1945. In this first biography in over three decades, Brayton Harris uses long-overlooked files and recently declassified documents to bring to life one of America's greatest wartime heroes.

Hardcover 256 pages

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I'm Staying with My Boys is a firsthand look inside the life of one of the greatest heroes of the Greatest Generation. Sgt. John Basilone held off 3,000 Japanese troops at Guadalcanal after his 15-member unit was reduced to three men. At Iwo Jima he single-handedly destroyed an enemy blockhouse, allowing his unit to capture an airfield. Minutes later he was killed by an enemy artillery round. He was the only Marine in World War II to have received the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, and a Purple Heart and is arguably the most famous Marine of all time.

I'm Staying with My Boys is the only family-authorized biography of Basilone, and it features photographs never before published. Distinctive among military biographies, the story is told in first person, allowing readers to experience his transformation, forged in the horrors of battle, from aimless youth to war hero known as "Manila John".

Paperback 368 pages

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The definitive one-volume history of World War II in the Pacific theater, The Pacific War was the first book to weave together the separate stories of the fighting in China, Malaya, Burma, the East Indies, the Philippines, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Aleutians. John Costello’s classic work provides a brilliantly clear account of one of the most massive movements of men and arms in military history.

Paperback 742 pages

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December 7, 1941, began as a quiet morning on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor. But as Japan’s deadly torpedoes suddenly rained down on the Pacific fleet, soldiers, generals, and civilians alike felt shock, then fear, and then rage. From the chaos, a thousand personal stories of courage emerged. Drawn from hundreds of interviews, letters, and diaries, Walter Lord’s Day of Infamy recounts the many tales of heroism and tragedy of those who experienced the attack firsthand.

Hardcover 243 pages

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Just Arrived! The 2nd edition of National Museum of the Pacific War Official Guidebook 48 pages full of beautiful photos and information from the Admiral Nimitz Museum, George H.W.Bush Gallery, Memorial Courtyard and the Plaza of the Presidents. Also featured are the newly renovated Japanese Garden of Peace and the Pacific Combat Zone. 

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Called a great book worthy of a great man, this definitive biography of the commander in chief of the Pacific Fleet in World War II, first published in 1976 and now available in paperback for the first time, continues to be considered the best book ever written about Adm. Chester W. Nimitz. Highly respected by both the civilian and naval communities, Nimitz was sometimes overshadowed by more colorful warriors in the Pacific such as MacArthur and Halsey. Potter's lively and authoritative style fleshes out Admiral Nimitz's personality to help readers appreciate the contributions he made as the principal architect of Japan's defeat. Following the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.

Paperback  544 pages

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From his boyhood days in the Hill Country of Central Texas to the apogee of his career as Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific, Chester W. Nimitz reflected the best qualities of his German-European heritage and the frontier society of his native land. These two Texas authors bring out the influences that profoundly shaped the man Nimitz from his boyhood days, through his years as a cadet and finally to the development of the officer that subordinates would come to love and respect.

Paperback 298 pages