Helen McDonald Memorial Nimitz Conference: Pop Culture, Propaganda, and Politics

Name: Helen McDonald Memorial Nimitz Conference: Pop Culture, Propaganda, and Politics
Start: 2025-10-17T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-18T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 328 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624-4612, United States

Schedule

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am to Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

328 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624-4612, United States | Fredericksburg, TX

Join us for the 2025 Annual Conference, hosted by the Admiral Nimitz Foundation at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas. This year’s theme, Pop Culture, Propaganda, and Politics: Reflections on the Pacific War 80 Years Later, examines how public memory of the Pacific War has been shaped—and reshaped—through media, cultural narratives, and political discourse over the past eight decades. From wartime propaganda to modern depictions in film and television, the program will explore how these layers of storytelling influence our understanding of the conflict, its legacy, and its relevance today.
The Conference will take place on Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, in the Historic Nimitz Ballroom. In addition to expert speakers and thought-provoking panels, this year’s event will feature a special actor’s panel with cast members from HBO’s The Pacific, offering a unique look at how history is brought to life on screen.
For those unable to attend in person, virtual tickets are available for Friday and Saturday’s program. A viewing link will be sent by email the day before the event.
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