Edward R. Murrow was not just any ordinary journalist during World War II. He was a broadcasting giant who revolutionized the way mass media reported on war. His voice was synonymous with a passionate commitment to telling the truth, no matter the
Right: The caption reads "Captured Japanese photograph showing the first moments of the attack. A torpedo has just hit USS West Virginia on the far side of Ford Island (center), and a Japanese plane is visible to the right of the plume. USS Oklahom
The Great Depression was a catastrophic economic event that had its origins in the United States in the aftermath of World War I but soon spread to the rest of the world. The roaring twenties, as they came to be known, brought prosperity and consid
1940's Radio broadcast's during Christmas. Starts off with a WWII announcement about our troops. A small taste of a WWII Christmas. Neat period pics also.
The National WWII Museum has posted an insightful and touching tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on their Home page. Check it out if you have the time and let us know your thoughts below. I'm touched by her selflessness during Nazi Germany's attacks on
November 1940: Coventry, England. Photograph by Captain Horton, War Office official photographer. This is photograph H14250 from the collections of the Imperial War Museums. Winston Churchill walking through the ruined nave of Coventry Cathedral, En
From the History Channel "After the sudden and deliberate attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese during World War II, President Roosevelt spoke to Congress and the American people."
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From the History Channel: "After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States Government issued executive order 9066, which empowered the military to round up anyone of Japanese ancestry and place them in internment camps."
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