World War II

The day after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, FDR delivered this speech to the nation.

Fifty nations signed this international treaty in the aftermath of WWII.

A speech outlining the plan to rebuild Europe after the devastation of WWII

The president confirms the termination of Japanese internment, years after the end of WWII.

NPR reports on the relatively little-known WWII group WASP—the Women Airforce Service Pilots—who struggled for national and military recognition.

The Marshall Plan was an American initiative intended to foster economic growth in Europe following the devastation caused by World War II.

The historically tumultuous relationship between Japan and China is discussed and explained in this informational article.

The role of American industry in securing victory for the Allies in World War II is explored in this article.

This interview discusses the largest, but little known, prisoner of war camp that existed during World War II in the Southeastern United States.

In this note from World War II, General Eisenhower encourages his troops to defeat the enemy on the eve of the Invasion of Normandy.

This informational text discusses the relocation and internment of Japanese Americans following the attack on Pearl Harbor.

In the midst of World War II, Winston Churchill rallies his audience by describing the United Kingdom’s resilient nature.

Lotte W. Goldschmidt Magnus, a World War II veteran, is interviewed about her experiences as a Jewish woman aiding the U.S. in WWII.

This informational text discusses the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, as well as the extent of the damage to the naval base.

This informational text discusses the treatment of prisoners in Nazi concentration camps and their eventual liberation.

An interview with a war veteran explores the events of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

During World War II, a group of African American pilots were critical to the success of the U.S. Army, and their accomplishments led to the desegregation of the military.

This informational text discusses the life and success of Charles R. Drew, an African American doctor who made great contributions to the field of medicine.

This informational text discusses what led up to WWII, its progression, and eventual conclusion.

Wilma Hugunin, a World War II veteran who served in the Women’s Air Force, discusses her experiences during the war.