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Join Friends of the National World War II Memorial for a powerful two-day conference marking eight decades since the Allied victory in World War II - the deadliest conflict in human history.
The Victors explores how triumph was secured across both the European and Pacific theaters, tracing the military, political, and moral decisions that shaped the final chapters of the war. Through expert-led presentations and moving commemorations, we will honor the men and women who secured freedom for the world.
Location: Women in Military Service for America Memorial & Arlington National Cemetery
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast & Welcome
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Alex Kershaw: “George S. Patton and the Road to Allied Victory”
10:10 – 11:10 a.m.
Dr. Craig Symonds: “The Junior Officer Perspective: Three JOs from the Class of 1940”
11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Richard Frank: “A Moral Meditation on the End of the Asia Pacific War”
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Book Signings
1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Guided Tour of Arlington National Cemetery
Location: Women in Military Service for America Memorial & World War II Memorial
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Craig Symonds: “The Cultural Gap: A Japanese Hospital Ship in the Last Days of War”
10:10 – 11:10 a.m.
Richard Frank: “Japanese Leadership and the End of the War”
11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Alex Kershaw: “Why We Fought: The Odyssey of One U.S. Liberator from Sicily to Dachau”
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Book Signings
1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Tour of the World War II Memorial & Remembrance Ceremony
• Learn from three of the most respected historians of World War II
• Explore hallowed ground at Arlington National Cemetery and the WWII Memorial
• Commemorate the legacy of the Greatest Generation on this historic anniversary
• Connect with fellow educators, veterans, and history enthusiasts
• In-Person Attendance Limited to 40 Participants
• First Come, First Served
• $75 Per Person – includes breakfasts, lunches, and transportation between local sites
