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GIVING THE PAST A FUTURE

Proudly partnering with Ancestry to preserve and share stories of those who served. Read the press release

OUR MISSION

The WWII Veterans History Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to giving the past a future, one story at a time. Founded in 2015 by journalist, author, and photographer Benjamin Mack-Jackson, we work to preserve the memories of the Greatest Generation and inspire future generations to remember their sacrifices. Through documentary films, traveling museum exhibitions, and educational programs, we bring these stories to life, ensuring that the lessons of World War II are never forgotten.

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VETERAN INTERVIEWS

Over the past ten years, we’ve traveled across the United States and the world, capturing untold stories of service and sacrifice. Our interviews with World War II veterans have resulted in the production of two dozen documentary films, preserving their memories for generations to come.

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MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS

Our traveling museum is more than a collection of artifacts—it’s an immersive journey into the past. Each exhibition offers visitors a tangible link to history and reveals the powerful stories of those who lived it.

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EDUCATION

We’re on a mission to ensure history isn’t forgotten by future generations. Our educational programs have changed how history is taught in schools, created new interactive curriculum for students, and worked to educate and inspire future world leaders to better appreciate and understand the past.

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Of the 16 million American men and women who served in uniform during WWII, less than 1% are still alive today. That’s fewer than 65,000 survivors. It’s estimated that 150 die every single day. The quest to capture their memories is a literal race against time. Your support is instrumental in our efforts to preserve the memories of WWII veterans and share their stories with future generations.

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