Shortly removed from Prohibition and with a growing hatred of all things Germans, the United States began a relationship with beer and breweries that lasts still today.
Nurses like US Army Nurse Opal James made vital contributions to the American struggle for victory in World War II.
World War II put a heavy burden on US supplies of basic materials like food, shoes, metal, paper, and rubber. The Army and Navy were growing, as was the nation’s effort to aid its allies overseas. Civilians still needed these materials for consumer goods as well. To meet this surging demand, the federal government took steps to conserve crucial supplies, including establishing a rationing system that impacted virtually every family in the United States.
Films presented in the Reel History Film series illustrates the power of community and American heroes on the frontlines.
Join The National WWII Museum for a fast-paced, Iron Chef-style cooking competition among New Orleans chefs creating cuisine using ingredients Home Front cooks would’ve used during World War II.