NORFOLK, Va. – On Saturday, Aug. 23, the MacArthur Memorial will open a new 5,000 square foot exhibit and host a special lecture series.
The exhibit, No Turning Back: MacArthur and the Occupation of Japan, 1945 – 1951, tells the story of the most successful occupation in modern history – a masterclass in winning peace after an exceptionally brutal war. No Turning Back will remain on display through 2027. Admission is free.
Finale in the Pacific: The Road to Japan’s Surrender, a FREE half-day lecture series, explores the dramatic final weeks of World War II in the Pacific. Presented in partnership with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and the Military Aviation Museum, the program will feature renowned military historians:
- Richard B. Frank, author of Downfall: The End of the Imperial Japanese Empire
- D.M. Giangreco, author of Truman and the Bomb: The Untold Story
- Timothy J. Orr, co-author of Never Call Me a Hero: A Legendary American Dive-Bomber Pilot Remembers the Battle of Midway
These experts will discuss the decision to drop the atomic bomb, the final skirmishes and the surrender ceremony.
Doors open at 9 a.m. for the lecture. Refreshments will be provided. This event is FREE, but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit: https://macarthurmemorial.org/calendar.aspx?EID=358
About The MacArthur Memorial: The MacArthur Memorial was founded in 1964 as a museum and library dedicated to the life and times of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. Today the MacArthur Memorial is an internationally recognized center for the study of military history, leadership, and diplomacy. The City of Norfolk operates the Memorial in close partnership with the nonprofit General Douglas MacArthur Foundation. The museum serves 120,000+ people annually and is open free of charge. For more information, please visit www.macarthurmemorial.org.