Leyte: Liberation of the Philippines

National Mall and Memorial Parks

  • Oct 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM
  • Free

Eighty years ago the greatest sea battle ever fought in the Second World War began the liberation of the Philippine Islands. The Battle of Leyte Gulf determined not only the liberation of the Philippines, but it also meant the Japanese Imperial Navy would never sail again from its home waters. Join a park ranger to discover this historically significant naval battle and how it impacted the war in the Pacific.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

World War II Memorial (meet at the ranger contact station)

Schedule

Date:

Oct 24, 2024

Time:

2:00 PM, 4:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Contact Information

Ranger Paul O'Brian
(202) 426-6841

Event Type

  • Talk
Tags: world war ii, join a ranger program