Experience code breaking and censorship firsthand — create a secret code and try to break one, censor photos and decipher phone calls. Learn about World War II’s only unbroken code, explore women's roles in military censorship and code breaking, and discover how we use codes today. Examine what censorship means to America’s citizens, their rights, privileges and responsibilities.

Loose Lips Sink Ships is one in a series of two-hour special educational “Just 4 Kids” programs hosted by the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation. Covering a variety of topics and involving various activities, the series is designed to familiarize attendees with the responsibilities of citizenship, American history, patriotism and women’s rich heritage of service. All events are open to the public and run from 2 to 4 pm at the Women’s Memorial. The cost is $2 per student per program and children must be accompanied by an adult (adult companions are free). For more information or to make a reservation, call Leigh Anne Killian at 800-222-2294 or 703-533-1155.

Ages 9 and above with an adult companion
April 18, 2-4 pm
Women In Military Service For America Memorial
Ceremonial Entrance, Arlington National Cemetery
Metro Blue Line Accessible, Paid Parking Available