May to July 1945: Germany surrenders. The war in Europe is over, but the fighting in the Pacific rages on. America prepares to test the most fearsome weapon ever created.  Guests include Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and historian Richard Frank.  Academy Award nominee Gary Sinise reads an excerpt from E.B. Sledge.

Part 5: Japan Surrenders

The National WWII Museum presents 1945, a six-part podcast series hosted by New York Times best-selling author Donald Miller and Playtone producer Kirk Saduski.

1945 tells the story of the most consequential year in modern history, and explores significant questions over how the war will end. 

Guests include Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, Richard Frank, John McManus, Rebecca Erbelding, and Stephanie Hinnershitz.

The podcast also features Academy Award nominees Patricia Clarkson and Gary Sinise.

Episodes available weekly starting April 17.