American Jews supported the war effort while many anxiously awaited news of their families under Nazi rule in Europe.

Explore profiles, oral histories, photographs, and artifacts honoring African American contributions to World War II from the Museum's collection.  

World War II was a global conflict involving nearly every country in the world. But who was on each side—and why?

Just in time for WrestleMania, the contributions of professional wrestlers during World War II ranged from performing at bond drives to giving the military tips on hand-to-hand combat, while some wrestlers actually served and fought on the front lines.