News & Special Announcements

50th Anniversary of Our Congressional Charter

The National Museum of American Jewish Military History will be commemorating the 50th anniversary of our Congressional Charter, which was awarded 2 September 1958. We are currently planning the celebration, which will kickoff at the JWV's convention in August. More information coming soon!

• Read the original press release and charter

New Exhibition: Jewish War Veterans' Protest March Against Nazi Germany - 75th Anniversary

On March 7, 2008, the NMAJMH opened an exhibition commemorating the 75th anniversary of the JWV's March 23, 1933, protest parade against Nazi Germany held in New York City.. The exhibit was covered by press from The Washington Post (3/7/08), and the Washington Jewish Week (3/6/08). The text from the articles is below. If you have questions concerning the exhibit, please call Mary Westley, (202) 265-6280 x511 or email to mwestley@nmajmh.org.

• Exhibit: U.S. Jewry was not silent during Nazi Era
• On March 23, 1933, a Walk to Remember - Anti-Nazi March & Boycott Honored

Read the original account of the parade as reported in the April, 1933 issue of The Jewish Veteran: "It seems superfluous to say anything about the monster Protest Parade held by us in New York City on March 23rd, 1933. The press, radio, and movietone have broadcast it to the ends of the earth. Its meaning and effect have reached everywhere. However, history requires that we publish some of the highlights and sidelights."

First Annual Harvey S. Friedman Annual Memorial Grant

The National Museum of American Jewish Military History awarded the first annual Harvey S. Friedman Annual Memorial Grant at its Board of Directors meeting on March 7, 2008. The grant of $1000, created to assist students planning on a career in the museum field, was awarded to Carrie Davenport. Ms. Davenport currently attends the George Washington University and plans to receive a Masters Degree in Museum Studies in December, 2008.

Please check back this fall for the 2009 grant application.

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