April 1942: Bataan to Doolittle Raid

National Mall and Memorial Parks

  • Apr 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM
  • Free

In early April 1942, the war news for Americans was grim. It seemed as though the Japanese were taking over the Pacific, and nobody could stop them. Stories of the Doolittle Raid, coming after the Bataan Death March, lifted American morale from low to high. How did this happen? Join a ranger to discover these stories of desperate times for Americans in April 1942.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

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

Schedule

Date:

Apr 16, 2026

Time:

4:00 PM, 7:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Contact Information

Ranger Paul O'Brian
(202) 438-7066

Event Type

  • Talk