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Category Archives: WWII Era
General Douglas MacArthur Farewell Address to Congress (1951)
Douglas MacArthur is one of the commanding figures of twentieth-century American history. Having served in the Philippines at the start of the century, and distinguished himself in the trenches of World War I, MacArthur rose to great prominence in the … Continue reading
Executive Order 9981 – Truman Ends Segregation in the U.S. Military – July 26, 1948
Executive Order 9981: The End of U.S. Military Segregation After former slaves fought on the Union side in the Civil War, the government abolished slavery and enfranchised black men to vote. When black regiments fought heroically in World War II, … Continue reading
Marshall Plan Speech, Harvard, June 5,1947
Two years after World War II ended, Europe was an economic wreck. Poverty and disease were rampant. Dislocation was still a problem. Even in England, food rations were tighter than during wartime. The Soviet Union loomed as an ominous presence … Continue reading
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Marian Anderson performs at the Lincoln Memorial (1939)
Marian Anderson, contralto, was denied the right to perform at Constitution Hall by the DAR because of her color. Instead, and at the urging of Eleanor Roosevelt, Harold Ickes permitted her to perform at the Lincoln Memorial on April 9, … Continue reading
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Truman Doctrine (photostory)
This photostory provides a brief description of President Truman’s Cold War policy, “The Truman Doctrine.”
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G.I. Bill – WWII (photostory)
This photostory provides a brief description of the G.I. Bill which provided assistance to returning WWII veterans, providing loans for school and homes.
Executive Order 9981: Integration of the U.S. Military (photostory)
This photostory provides a brief description of Executive Order 9981 signed into law by President Harry S. Truman, desegregating the U.S. military forces.
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Patton, 1970 (motion picture) WWII
Patton, 1970 The motion picture depicts the World War II phase of the controversial American general’s career through North Africa, Italy, and Europe.
Tuskegee Airmen, 1995 (motion picture) WWII
The Tuskegee Airmen, The true story of how a group of African American pilots overcame racist opposition to become one of the finest US fighter groups in World War II. Stars: Lawrence Fishburne, Cuba Gooding, Jr.
Jesse Owens, Spoiler of the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany (WWII)
James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was a U.S. track and field athlete who specialized in the sprints and the long jump. He participated in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin,Germany, where he achieved international … Continue reading
