At a ceremony marking the 25 th anniversary of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, and the 81st anniversary of the D-Day invasion that inspired it, officials announced a new, 10-year fundraising effort that will launch the next phase in the museum's evolution.

Called the Victory’s Promise Campaign, the effort will seek to raise $300 million over the next decade — money that will be used to reach new audiences beyond the New Orleans campus and bring the museum’s artifacts, expertise and original content to more people around the world.

“Our mission has relevance and importance in every corner of this country,” said Stephen Watson, executive director of the museum. “As this generation leaves us and our role as storyteller takes on more significance, we have an obligation to

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