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Road Closures and Restricted Pedestrian Access

Due to the U.S. Army 250th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2025, there are significant road closures and pedestrian access restrictions in Washington, D.C. View directions for accessing the Museum.

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“We Hope They Are Alive.”

“I Thought We Would Die on That Mountain.”Living in Fear

Saad, a Shabak man, lost touch with four members of his family when fighters from the Islamic State—known locally as Daesh—overran his village in summer 2014.

“I Thought We Would Die on That Mountain.”Living in Fear