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WWII AT A GLANCE:

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WWII at a Glance is designed to give you a short introduction to the major topics of WWII History. Whether you're starting a research paper, creating a WWII project, or just want to explore more about the War that Changed the World, this is a great place to start!

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The War

D-Day The D in D-Day Iwo Jima Pearl Harbor SHAEF V-E Day V-J Day Touring Normandy Tuskegee Airmen The Holocaust Midway Guadalcanal dividing bar

The War Effort

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Society's Struggles

African Americans Latino Americans Women in WWII Japanese-American Internment Dr. Seuss Political Cartoons dividing bar

Holidays

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EDUCATION PROJECTS:

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Student Travel – WWII Educational Tours
High school and college students, learn the leadership principles that helped win WWII on a trip to France or during a weeklong residential program in New Orleans. College credit is available, and space is limited.

See You Next Year! HS Yearbooks from WWII
Collected from across the United States, the words and pictures of these yearbooks present a new opportunity to experience the many challenges, setbacks and triumphs of the war through the eyes of America’s youth.

The Victory Gardens of WWII
Visit the Classroom Victory Garden Project website to learn about food production during WWII, find lesson plans and activities for elementary students, get tips for starting your own garden and try out simple Victory Garden recipes!

The Science and Technology of WWII
Visit our new interactive website to learn about wartime technical and scientific advances that forever changed our world. Incorporates STEM principles to use in the classroom.

Kids Corner: Fun and Games!
Make your own propaganda posters, test your memory, solve puzzles and more! Learn about World War II and have fun at the same time.

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