May The Fourth Be With You!: World War II’s Influence on "Star Wars"

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Join The National WWII Museum as curators Josh Schick and Cory Graff discuss the different ways that World War II influenced the Star Wars saga, from its weapons and costumes to its epic galactic battle scenes.

For more information, contact Maggie Hartley, Director of Public Engagement at maggie.hartley@nationalww2museum.org.

This lecture is part of a series sponsored by AARP Louisiana.



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