Event
The Battle of Manila
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Fee:
Free.Location:
World War II Memorial (meet at the Tulip Tree wayside located along the sidewalk of the North entrance to the WWII Memorial)Dates & Times
Date:
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM, 1:30 PM
Duration:
30 minutes
Type of Event
Talk
Description
On this day in 1945, the Battle of Manila ended with the help of the Mexican Air Force's 33 pilots, known as the Aztec Eagles. Join us at the Tulip Tree, a gift from Mexico to the World War II Memorial, to commemorate this historic moment.
Reservation or Registration: No
Contact Information
Ranger Joe Mohr(202) 426-6841
Tags:
world war ii memorial