Foreign-born US troops made a significant contribution to American victory in World War II. Between July 1, 1942 and June 30, 1945, 109,382 foreign-born members of the US Armed Forces became naturalized citizens.
Julia engages with The National WWII Museum well beyond her Saturday commitment with the Victory Corps.
The Nazi dictatorship policed, prosecuted, and ultimately murdered thousands of gay men during its 12 years of rule.
WWII veteran Christine Jorgensen became the first American transgender woman to attain fame for having sex reassignment surgery. Her story has influenced many others and helped redefine gender identity.
Not all wounds are visible at first glance. A look at the psychological strain of combat and its long lasting effects on our nation's warriors.
On November 16, 1944, the men of the African American 761st Tank Battalion assaulted the German-held town of Guebling. Platoon Sergeant Ruben Rivers displayed uncommon heroism in leading the assault, and in doing so made the ultimate sacrifice for his comrades.
In June 1944, USS Texas battled the largest German gun battery in the Cherbourg area in support of the VII Corps’ push on the city.
The United Nations was a child of World War II, and another one of FDR's good ideas.
Designated the PH-47, better known as the Speed Graphic, this was the standard issue camera to US Army photographers.
The cigarette camp “Camp Lucky Strike” was a bustling tent city of 58,000 impatient American troops awaiting transportation back to the United States after Victory in Europe. Lucky Strike was described as both “seventh heaven” and complete chaos.