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Cold War Veterans Memorial
"What a treat! This amazing space is open to visitors for a nominal fee, opening a world of historical books, periodicals and displays highlighting our nation's military history. Colorful posters, photographs and multimedia exhibits will pique your interest in this material, as will the state-of-the art theater, oral history room and resources... This is a worthwhile diversion on your visit to the city." -Thomas B.
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The War of 1812: Countering Peril on the High Seas and at Home

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WWI: Lest We Forget

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104 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
312-374-9333

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10am - 4pm CT

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Smoke Column over Nagasaki, Japan

August 9, 1945Photograph

Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration

Smoke column over Nagasaki after the atomic bomb was dropped.

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Hiroshima, Japan after the atomic bomb was dropped.

Hiroshima after the Atomic Bomb Memorial

Japanese city Nagasaki after the atomic bomb was dropped.

Nagasaki after the Atomic Bomb Memorial