Soldiers and Marines urged fellow Americans to fight against anti-Japanese American racism at home as they were fighting for democracy overseas.
On July 16, 1946, a US Army tribunal at Dachau sentenced 46 members of the Waffen SS to death for crimes committed against Allied POWs and civilians.
The life of the king who ruled during both World War I and World War II and participated in the rise and fall of Italian Fascism.
One of the most noteworthy fashion evolutions of the 1940s was the transformation of the women’s swimming attire, presumably in part due to fabric rationing.
Twice a prisoner, and initially denied our nation’s highest honor due to antisemitism, Tibor Rubin was finally awarded the Medal of Honor in 2005.
Take a closer look at the patterns, stripes, codes, and colors that helped aviators know who was who in the tumultuous skies.
Join us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (V-J) Day and the historic moment Imperial Japan officially surrendered to the Allies.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.