Summary: On June 6, 1944, an estimated 160,000 Allied troops landed by sea and air on the Normandy coast in France, launching one of the largest and most critical military campaigns in history. In a special conversation presented in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Dr. Gordon H. "Nick" Mueller will explore the unique collection of personal accounts of those who were there, featured artifacts, and historic documents featured in his new book, “Everything We Have”: D-Day 6.6.44. Gordon H. Mueller, PhD, former historian and Vice Chancellor at the University of New Orleans, served as Founding President and CEO of The National WWII Museum. During a distinguished career at the university, Mueller made his mark as a popular teacher, dean, and vice chancellor. He continues to lead overseas WWII tours and speaks widely on the war experience, the nature of the American Spirit, and nonprofit leadership. Dr. Mueller will sit on stage in conversation with Turner Classic Movies host and film commentator Ben Mankiewicz
