The Cold War Museum, located in Fairfax, VA, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to education, preservation, and research on the global ideological and political confrontations between East and West from the end of World War II to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Founded in 1996 by Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch, the museum aims to inform the present and influence the future through an understanding of the past with exhibitions of artifacts, documents, and events related to the Cold War Era.
With a mission to honor Cold War Veterans, educate students, and promote STEM education, The Cold War Museum seeks to secure, conserve, and preserve Cold War artifacts to tell the story of this significant period in history. Through interpretive displays and distinguished speaker series, the museum provides a platform for donors, staff, and the public to learn about the impact of the Cold War on foreign policy, diplomacy, and military action.
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