The End of World War II in Japan and the Question of Democracy
The construction of a democratic order in Japan during the American occupation was one of the more significant outcomes of the conflict.
The construction of a democratic order in Japan during the American occupation was one of the more significant outcomes of the conflict.
During the Second World War, life changed dramatically for the people of Britain, including the Royal Family.
Anna M. Rosenberg turned her experiences with military affairs during World War II into a position as the first woman to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense.
Entertainer Noël Coward's flamboyant lifestyle and defiance of social conventions masked a fierce determination to defeat Nazi Germany.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
Head to The Higgins Hotel for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
Join us in conversation with author and historian David Nasaw, PhD, whose new book reexamines postwar America and explores the challenges veterans faced as they struggled to rebuild their lives.