March 26, 2025 – January 11, 2026
Examining the often-overlooked 1942 Japanese invasion of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, this special exhibition highlighted the efforts to reclaim the only North American soil seized during World War II, and the experiences of the native Aleuts who were permanently forced from their ancestral homes. Organized in five parts, the visitor moves through the space “hopping” from one section to another, mimicking the American force’s island-hopping strategy throughout battles. To provide visitors with a geographical context, a large-scale map was designed at the entrance of the exhibition, and followed visitors throughout the exhibit in the form of isolated islands. Large-scale murals that gave visitors a glimpse of the native Aleuts’ experience during the war, of having what once were their homes turned into a battleground. The graphic identity was based on archival newspapers and postcards created by servicemen stationed in Alaska. Oral history media and listening stations provided visitors with thoughtful accounts by veterans who served in that area. This exhibit is showcased in the Joe W. and Dorothy D. Brown Foundation Special Exhibit Gallery at The National WWII Museum.
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