National D-Day Museum Online Essay Contest

National D-Day Museum Online Essay Contest

Provided By: The National World War II Museum

Award Detailsssss

  • Max Amount: $1000
  • Deadline: March 31, 2012
  • Application Availability: Open to apply today
  • Number of Awards: 3
  • Award Type: Contests
  • Application Overview:

    Submissions must be emailed to The National WWII Museum. Museum will accept the first 500 properly formatted entries only. The website will indicate when 500 essays have been submitted.

  • Eligibility:
    • Contest is open to all high school students in the United States, United States Territories, and military bases.
    • Your essay must be 1,000 words or less.
    • Only one essay per student may be submitted.
  • Purpose:

    The Education Department at The National WWII Museum is here to help you explore the history and lessons of WWII and to learn how WWII helped shape the world we live in today.

Provider Organization

  • Name: The National World War II Museum
  • Background: Renowned historian, author and educator, Dr. Stephen Ambrose founded The National World War II Museum Foundation in New Orleans in 1991. The Museum, which opened on June 6, 2000, is the only museum in the United States that addresses all of the amphibious invasions or "D-Days" of World War II, honoring the more than 16 million Americans who took part in this global conflict. It presents their stories to an international audience, preserves material for research and scholarship, and inspires future generations to apply the lessons learned from the most complex military operation ever staged.
  • Website: http://www.nationalww2museum.org
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