Stephen Ambrose & the Creation of the National WWII Museum: From D-Day to Liberation & Legacy | Gordon H. “Nick” Mueller Moderated by: Steve Vogel

Nick Mueller joins moderator Steve Vogel to reflect on historian Stephen Ambrose’s pivotal role in creating the National WWII Museum and shaping Americans' understanding of World War II. Drawing on his book Preserving the Legacy: Stephen Ambrose, the National WWII Museum, and the Story of America’s Greatest Generation, Mueller traces the journey from D-Day through liberation, exploring how history is preserved, interpreted, and carried forward as a living legacy for future generations. The New Orleans Book Festival brings the world’s leading authors to Tulane University for a multi-day celebration of their works. The Festival features both fiction and non-fiction and convenes readings, panel discussions, symposia and keynote speeches. It provides an opportunity for outlets, authors and readers to interact with each other in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world.