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From Arsenal to Ally: The United States Enters the War
When World War I ended in 1918, the American public was eager to reduce the country’s involvement in world affairs.
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No Respect: The United Nations in Peace and War
The United Nations was a child of World War II, and another one of FDR's good ideas.
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Should the United States Keep Troops in Germany?
How the looming Cold War convinced Americans to keep troops in Europe after the war.
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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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My Day: The Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
In her August 10, 1945, My Day column, Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on the Atomic bombing of Nagasaki, urging an end to discrimination and calling for faith in humanity’s ability to meet the challenges of the atomic age.
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Meet the Author: Winston Groom
12/11/2018 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMThe Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, with the generous support of the Strake Foundation, is delighted to host best-selling author Winston Groom for a presentation about his book illuminating the “Big Three” leaders of World War II.
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11/01/2018 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMThe Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, with the generous support of the Strake Foundation, is delighted to host Blanche Wiesen Cook, PhD, for a presentation about the third book in her Eleanor Roosevelt trilogy.
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