The War

WWII History from Historians and Curators at The National WWII Museum
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    The London Agreement & Charter

    The London Agreement and Charter not only shaped the prosecution of Nazi leaders after World War II but also marked a revolutionary moment in the development of international criminal law, setting precedent for holding individuals, not just states, accountable for war crimes.

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    My Day: The End of World War II

    In her August 15, 1945, My Day column, Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on the mixed emotions following the announcement of peace, mourning the war’s losses while urging world leaders to use atomic energy for the benefit of all humanity and to work toward a unified, peaceful future.

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V-E Day: Victory in Europe

On May 8, 1945, thousands of people took to the streets in cities around the world to celebrate news of Germany's surrender and the end of World War II in Europe.

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European Theater of Operations

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Pacific Theater of Operations

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Home Front

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Medal of Honor Recipients of World War II

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