The Soldier
Rupert Chawner Brooke (1887-1915) was an English poet and member of the Bloomsbury Group, which was made up of English writers, intellectuals, and artists. His poem "The Soldier" is the fifth in a series of poems entitled 1914, which is comprised of war sonnets written during World War I.
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Rupert Chawner Brooke (1887-1915) was an English poet and member of the Bloomsbury Group, which was made up of English writers, intellectuals, and artists. His poem "The Soldier" is the fifth in a series of poems entitled 1914, which is comprised of war sonnets written during World War I.
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Dreamers
Siegfried Loraine Sassoon (1886-1967) was an English writer, poet, and soldier. "Dreamers" is inspired by Sassoon's own experiences in World War I, the conflict that launched the world into modern warfare and ended with a large amount causalities before unseen in European military history.
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Siegfried Loraine Sassoon (1886-1967) was an English writer, poet, and soldier. "Dreamers" is inspired by Sassoon's own experiences in World War I, the conflict that launched the world into modern warfare and ended with a large amount causalities before unseen in European military history.
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Killing the Archduke
The Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie's visit to Sarajevo caused a stir among the citizens of Bosnia. By 1914, Serbia (also known as Servia) was a sovereign kingdom made up of many South Slavic people, including Serbians. However, many Serbians resented the fact that some Slavic peoples were forced to live under Austro-Hungarian rule. These Serbians focused much of their attention on Bosnia, a Slavic region that was annexed by the Austro-Hungarian empire. A secret Serbian organization known as the Black Hand decided to assassinate the Archduke and his wife during their visit to the Bosnian capital. The conspirators hoped the assassination would help Bosnia leave the empire and join the Serbian kingdom and form Yugoslavia, a land of South Slavic people. With the heir to the Austrian throne dead, tension between Austria and Serbia grew. Austria made a series of demands, all of which Serbia refused, resulting in Austria declaring war on Serbia. Many of the world's superpowers joined the two opposing alliances and the conflict spread, beginning World War I.
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The Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie's visit to Sarajevo caused a stir among the citizens of Bosnia. By 1914, Serbia (also known as Servia) was a sovereign kingdom made up of many South Slavic people, including Serbians. However, many Serbians resented the fact that some Slavic peoples were forced to live under Austro-Hungarian rule. These Serbians focused much of their attention on Bosnia, a Slavic region that was annexed by the Austro-Hungarian empire. A secret Serbian organization known as the Black Hand decided to assassinate the Archduke and his wife during their visit to the Bosnian capital. The conspirators hoped the assassination would help Bosnia leave the empire and join the Serbian kingdom and form Yugoslavia, a land of South Slavic people. With the heir to the Austrian throne dead, tension between Austria and Serbia grew. Austria made a series of demands, all of which Serbia refused, resulting in Austria declaring war on Serbia. Many of the world's superpowers joined the two opposing alliances and the conflict spread, beginning World War I.
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A Mad Dash to Disaster: The First World War
On June 28, 1914, a Serbian nationalist assassinated the heir presumptive to the Austrian throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, setting off a chain of events that would culminate in the first World War. But how could the death of one man spark a conflict so catastrophic that it would take the lives of over 17 million people and injure millions more? This article untangles this web of complex alliances, longstanding rivalries, and the consequences of WWI.
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On June 28, 1914, a Serbian nationalist assassinated the heir presumptive to the Austrian throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, setting off a chain of events that would culminate in the first World War. But how could the death of one man spark a conflict so catastrophic that it would take the lives of over 17 million people and injure millions more? This article untangles this web of complex alliances, longstanding rivalries, and the consequences of WWI.
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Dulce et Decorum est ("It is sweet and fitting")
Wilfred Owen was an English poet and soldier, often considered one of the leading poets of World War I. Many of Owen's poems deal with the violence of war and the effect it has on soldiers. During World War I, mustard gas and other chemicals were used to attack the enemy, causing great destruction and human suffering.
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Wilfred Owen was an English poet and soldier, often considered one of the leading poets of World War I. Many of Owen's poems deal with the violence of war and the effect it has on soldiers. During World War I, mustard gas and other chemicals were used to attack the enemy, causing great destruction and human suffering.
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My Mother's Voice: Armenian Genocide
Kay Mouradian's mother and her family were forced to leave their home in Turkey along with other Armenians during what became known as the Armenian genocide. One and a half million Armenians were killed or died as they were forcibly relocated from their homes in Turkey starting in 1915. In her book My Mother's Voice, Mouradian brings her mother's voice and experiences during the Armenian genocide to life.
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Kay Mouradian's mother and her family were forced to leave their home in Turkey along with other Armenians during what became known as the Armenian genocide. One and a half million Armenians were killed or died as they were forcibly relocated from their homes in Turkey starting in 1915. In her book My Mother's Voice, Mouradian brings her mother's voice and experiences during the Armenian genocide to life.
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America in World War I
On July 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, setting off a chain of events that would quickly culminate in the First World War. Despite this rapid development in Europe, the U.S. would not enter this war until April 1917. The following text discusses American neutrality and isolationism leading up to the war, as well as how Americans helped win World War I.
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On July 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, setting off a chain of events that would quickly culminate in the First World War. Despite this rapid development in Europe, the U.S. would not enter this war until April 1917. The following text discusses American neutrality and isolationism leading up to the war, as well as how Americans helped win World War I.
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Army Code Talkers
In the late 19th and mid-20th Centuries, boarding schools were established to house American Indian children with the intent of erasing their heritage and identities. This included their native languages. During World War I, however, the U.S. realized that they would need American Indian languages to win the war.
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In the late 19th and mid-20th Centuries, boarding schools were established to house American Indian children with the intent of erasing their heritage and identities. This included their native languages. During World War I, however, the U.S. realized that they would need American Indian languages to win the war.
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In Flanders Fields
Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae (1872-1918) was a Canadian military doctor and artillery commander during World War I. He wrote "In Flanders Fields" after participating in the Second Battle of Ypres in the Flanders region of Belgium. The battle in Flanders is remembered for the many trenches, or protective pits, dug for combat throughout the region's poppy fields.
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Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae (1872-1918) was a Canadian military doctor and artillery commander during World War I. He wrote "In Flanders Fields" after participating in the Second Battle of Ypres in the Flanders region of Belgium. The battle in Flanders is remembered for the many trenches, or protective pits, dug for combat throughout the region's poppy fields.
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The Poppy Lady
Moina Belle Michael (1869-1944) was an American teacher who was known widely as the "Poppy Lady". This article discusses how Moina got her famous nickname.
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Moina Belle Michael (1869-1944) was an American teacher who was known widely as the "Poppy Lady". This article discusses how Moina got her famous nickname.
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Feeding the Starving Victims of World War I
Herbert Hoover was the 31st U.S. President. Before he served as President, Hoover became famous for creating an organization to provide aid to starving Europeans during World War I who were suffering from food shortages. A major reason for the food shortages was a result of many farmers and distributors of food leaving their jobs to serve in the military.
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Herbert Hoover was the 31st U.S. President. Before he served as President, Hoover became famous for creating an organization to provide aid to starving Europeans during World War I who were suffering from food shortages. A major reason for the food shortages was a result of many farmers and distributors of food leaving their jobs to serve in the military.
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Queens of the Spy World
This article is from The Sun, a New York newspaper, and was published on June 7, 1918, just before the conclusion of World War I. It recounts the history and legends of women as spies, particularly those who served for Germany. (It is important to note that, given that this article was written supported somewhat by legends and rumors, it is not entirely accurate, based on the information we have today.)
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This article is from The Sun, a New York newspaper, and was published on June 7, 1918, just before the conclusion of World War I. It recounts the history and legends of women as spies, particularly those who served for Germany. (It is important to note that, given that this article was written supported somewhat by legends and rumors, it is not entirely accurate, based on the information we have today.)
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Treaty of Versailles & League of Nations
In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson proposed a series of principles and ideas in order to promote and secure international peace, after the world witnessed the destruction of the First World War. The last of these Fourteen Points called for an "association of nations" sworn to protect countries and to prevent future conflicts. President Wilson received his wish, but at an ironic cost. The League of Nations, in combination with the Treaty of Versailles, would ultimately prove unable to prevent another world war.
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In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson proposed a series of principles and ideas in order to promote and secure international peace, after the world witnessed the destruction of the First World War. The last of these Fourteen Points called for an "association of nations" sworn to protect countries and to prevent future conflicts. President Wilson received his wish, but at an ironic cost. The League of Nations, in combination with the Treaty of Versailles, would ultimately prove unable to prevent another world war.
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Wilson's Fourteen Points
Over 10 million soldiers were killed during World War I (1914-1918). The war began soon after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Woodrow Wilson served as U.S. President during the war, and gave a speech to the U.S. Congress as the war was drawing to a close in January of 1918 that outlined his hopes for how to both resolve the war and prevent a similar war in the future. The following article is an excerpt from that speech.
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Over 10 million soldiers were killed during World War I (1914-1918). The war began soon after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Woodrow Wilson served as U.S. President during the war, and gave a speech to the U.S. Congress as the war was drawing to a close in January of 1918 that outlined his hopes for how to both resolve the war and prevent a similar war in the future. The following article is an excerpt from that speech.
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The Second Coming
William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was an Irish poet and an important 20th century figure in literature. The Second Coming is the Christian idea that Jesus will someday return to Earth. The following poem imagines the Second Coming as apocalyptic in order to describe the atmosphere of Europe after World War I.
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William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was an Irish poet and an important 20th century figure in literature. The Second Coming is the Christian idea that Jesus will someday return to Earth. The following poem imagines the Second Coming as apocalyptic in order to describe the atmosphere of Europe after World War I.
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The Lost Generation
This article discusses the circumstances under which America's "Lost Generation" came to be. The phrase refers to the citizens who reached maturity after World War I, and whose adolescences were thus defined by a consciousness of mass carnage and destruction. Particularly prominent artists and writers who belonged to the generation included F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, T. S. Eliot, James Joyce, and Sherwood Anderson.
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This article discusses the circumstances under which America's "Lost Generation" came to be. The phrase refers to the citizens who reached maturity after World War I, and whose adolescences were thus defined by a consciousness of mass carnage and destruction. Particularly prominent artists and writers who belonged to the generation included F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, T. S. Eliot, James Joyce, and Sherwood Anderson.
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Introduction to World War II
World War II was the second global war that lasted from 1939-1945. The war involved a majority of the world’s countries, and it is considered the deadliest conflict in human history. One major cause of World War II was the rise of fascism in Europe. Fascism is a political system that gives total power to a dictator. This informational text gives a comprehensive summary of the causes, events, and conclusion of the war.
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World War II was the second global war that lasted from 1939-1945. The war involved a majority of the world’s countries, and it is considered the deadliest conflict in human history. One major cause of World War II was the rise of fascism in Europe. Fascism is a political system that gives total power to a dictator. This informational text gives a comprehensive summary of the causes, events, and conclusion of the war.
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Learning About the Holocaust
During World War II, six million European Jews were murdered in an event known as the Holocaust. In this informational text, Michael A. Signal discusses the background of the Holocaust and the importance of remembering this dark moment in history.
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During World War II, six million European Jews were murdered in an event known as the Holocaust. In this informational text, Michael A. Signal discusses the background of the Holocaust and the importance of remembering this dark moment in history.
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Reliving the Attack on Pearl Harbor
On the morning of December 7, 1941, the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Imperial Japanese Navy. After this unexpected attack, the United States officially entered World War II. The interviewed veteran, J.C. Alton, was stationed at Pearl Harbor when the base was attacked. Alton shares his experiences about that devastating morning and the lasting effects that the war has had on him.
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On the morning of December 7, 1941, the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Imperial Japanese Navy. After this unexpected attack, the United States officially entered World War II. The interviewed veteran, J.C. Alton, was stationed at Pearl Harbor when the base was attacked. Alton shares his experiences about that devastating morning and the lasting effects that the war has had on him.
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How American Industry Won World War II
In this article, Mike Kubic, a former correspondent of Newsweek, discusses the role of industry in the United States in World War II. The demands of participating in the second World War revitalized American industry and made the United States a global leader in production. The enhanced warships and aircraft provided by the U.S. were crucial to securing victory for the Allied forces.
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In this article, Mike Kubic, a former correspondent of Newsweek, discusses the role of industry in the United States in World War II. The demands of participating in the second World War revitalized American industry and made the United States a global leader in production. The enhanced warships and aircraft provided by the U.S. were crucial to securing victory for the Allied forces.
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One Woman's Efforts in World War II
Lotte W. Goldschmidt Magnus (1920-2006) was a Jewish girl born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. In her teens, Magnus was forced to emigrate to the U.S. when Anti-Semitism began to rise in Germany. After high school, Magnus pursued a degree in dietetics and eventually enlisted in the army as a dietitian. In this excerpt from her interview, Magnus reveals insight into the treatment of Jewish people in Nazi Germany and what it took to survive and succeed as a refugee in the U.S.
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Lotte W. Goldschmidt Magnus (1920-2006) was a Jewish girl born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. In her teens, Magnus was forced to emigrate to the U.S. when Anti-Semitism began to rise in Germany. After high school, Magnus pursued a degree in dietetics and eventually enlisted in the army as a dietitian. In this excerpt from her interview, Magnus reveals insight into the treatment of Jewish people in Nazi Germany and what it took to survive and succeed as a refugee in the U.S.
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Japanese Relocation During World War II
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt ordered the relocation and internment of Japanese-Americans in the U.S. This order resulted in devastating financial and emotional damage to Japanese-Americans that persisted for generations.
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Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt ordered the relocation and internment of Japanese-Americans in the U.S. This order resulted in devastating financial and emotional damage to Japanese-Americans that persisted for generations.
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Why I Love a Country That Once Betrayed Me
George Takei is an American actor, director, author, and activist of Japanese descent. Takei is well-known for his role on Star Trek, a science fiction television and movie series. In this TED Talk, Takei discusses his experiences being interned during WWII and how he feels about America today.
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George Takei is an American actor, director, author, and activist of Japanese descent. Takei is well-known for his role on Star Trek, a science fiction television and movie series. In this TED Talk, Takei discusses his experiences being interned during WWII and how he feels about America today.
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Tuskegee Airmen
The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African-American fighter pilots and bomber pilots, including their support crew, who flew for the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II. Despite facing racial discrimination, their missions were some of the most successful in the American military.
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The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African-American fighter pilots and bomber pilots, including their support crew, who flew for the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II. Despite facing racial discrimination, their missions were some of the most successful in the American military.
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Female WWII Pilots: The Original Fly Girls
The following article is a production of National Public Radio (NPR), written by Susan Stamberg. During WWII, a shortage of male pilots in the U.S. led to the formation of a group called WASP — the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Stamberg reports on this relatively little-known group, and its struggle for national and military recognition.
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The following article is a production of National Public Radio (NPR), written by Susan Stamberg. During WWII, a shortage of male pilots in the U.S. led to the formation of a group called WASP — the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Stamberg reports on this relatively little-known group, and its struggle for national and military recognition.
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Army Code Talkers
In the late 19th and mid-20th centuries, boarding schools were established to house American Indian children with the intent of erasing their heritage and identities. This included their native languages. During World War I and II, however, the U.S. realized that they would need American Indian languages to win the wars.
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In the late 19th and mid-20th centuries, boarding schools were established to house American Indian children with the intent of erasing their heritage and identities. This included their native languages. During World War I and II, however, the U.S. realized that they would need American Indian languages to win the wars.
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Cracking Code Purple
In this informational text, Anna Ouhchy discusses a female code breaker named Genevieve Grotjan and her contributions during World War II.
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In this informational text, Anna Ouhchy discusses a female code breaker named Genevieve Grotjan and her contributions during World War II.
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Muffin
In this short story, a young girl living in England during World War II is bullied by her classmate.
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In this short story, a young girl living in England during World War II is bullied by her classmate.
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The Bombing of Hiroshima
World War II (1939-1945) was a global war that fought between many different countries. Though the war ended in Europe when the Allies invaded Germany and Hitler committed suicide, Japan did not surrender until after the United States dropped atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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World War II (1939-1945) was a global war that fought between many different countries. Though the war ended in Europe when the Allies invaded Germany and Hitler committed suicide, Japan did not surrender until after the United States dropped atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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Serving with the Women's Army Corps
During World War II, women were needed to fill military duties that were traditionally held by men. Subsequently, women’s branches of the armed forces, like the Women’s Army Corps, were formed. Wilma Hugunin joined the Women’s Army Corps during World War II and served in the Women’s Air Force, and she helped inspire other women to enlist. In this interview, Hugunin discusses what motivated her to join the Women’s Army Corps, as well as her contributions to the war efforts.
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During World War II, women were needed to fill military duties that were traditionally held by men. Subsequently, women’s branches of the armed forces, like the Women’s Army Corps, were formed. Wilma Hugunin joined the Women’s Army Corps during World War II and served in the Women’s Air Force, and she helped inspire other women to enlist. In this interview, Hugunin discusses what motivated her to join the Women’s Army Corps, as well as her contributions to the war efforts.
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The Marshall Plan
In this article, Mike Kubic, a former correspondent of Newsweek, describes the impetus for and details of the Marshall Plan. The Marshall Plan, also known as the European Recovery Plan (ERP), was an initiative by the United States government to encourage economic development in Europe following the destruction caused by World War II. Its creators believed that assisting Europe during this time would yield far-reaching benefits in the form of global peace and security.
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In this article, Mike Kubic, a former correspondent of Newsweek, describes the impetus for and details of the Marshall Plan. The Marshall Plan, also known as the European Recovery Plan (ERP), was an initiative by the United States government to encourage economic development in Europe following the destruction caused by World War II. Its creators believed that assisting Europe during this time would yield far-reaching benefits in the form of global peace and security.
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General Eisenhower's Order of the Day
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) was the Supreme Allied Commander of the Invasion of Normandy and Assault on German forces in Europe during World War II; he would later be President of the U.S. from 1953-1961. On June 5, 1944 nearly 3 million troops, 4,000 ships, and 1,200 planes belonging to America and the other Allied forces waited in England for the order to invade the French Coast of Normandy to begin an assault on the Germans who had taken over much of Europe. Eisenhower’s Order of the Day was delivered to the 175,000-member expeditionary forces meant to invade Normandy directly on June 5, 1944, the eve of the invasion.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) was the Supreme Allied Commander of the Invasion of Normandy and Assault on German forces in Europe during World War II; he would later be President of the U.S. from 1953-1961. On June 5, 1944 nearly 3 million troops, 4,000 ships, and 1,200 planes belonging to America and the other Allied forces waited in England for the order to invade the French Coast of Normandy to begin an assault on the Germans who had taken over much of Europe. Eisenhower’s Order of the Day was delivered to the 175,000-member expeditionary forces meant to invade Normandy directly on June 5, 1944, the eve of the invasion.
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Winston Churchill's "Never Give In" Speech
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was the Prime Minster of the United Kingdom from 1940-1945 and from 1951-1955. Churchill was an officer in the British army, writer, artist, and non-academic historian. On October 29, 1941, Churchill visited Harrow School (a private boarding school for boys that he attended in 1888) to hear the traditional songs of the school and deliver his speech, “Never Give In.” This speech was given as the United Kingdom’s continued to struggle against Nazi Germany; while also receiving support from the United States in the form of war materials to aid them in World War II.
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Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was the Prime Minster of the United Kingdom from 1940-1945 and from 1951-1955. Churchill was an officer in the British army, writer, artist, and non-academic historian. On October 29, 1941, Churchill visited Harrow School (a private boarding school for boys that he attended in 1888) to hear the traditional songs of the school and deliver his speech, “Never Give In.” This speech was given as the United Kingdom’s continued to struggle against Nazi Germany; while also receiving support from the United States in the form of war materials to aid them in World War II.
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Nazi Summer Camp
Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich host Radiolab, a radio program and podcast where they explore difficult topics. In this podcast transcript, reporter Karen Duffin discusses prisoner of war camps in the United States during WWII. When Duffin’s father mentioned Nazi war prisoners working in the fields while he was a kid, Duffin’s interest was sparked. The result was an extensive search for documentation of POW camps during that time, leading Duffin to learn about Camp Aliceville, the biggest POW camp in the Southeastern United States during WWII.
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Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich host Radiolab, a radio program and podcast where they explore difficult topics. In this podcast transcript, reporter Karen Duffin discusses prisoner of war camps in the United States during WWII. When Duffin’s father mentioned Nazi war prisoners working in the fields while he was a kid, Duffin’s interest was sparked. The result was an extensive search for documentation of POW camps during that time, leading Duffin to learn about Camp Aliceville, the biggest POW camp in the Southeastern United States during WWII.
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Courage in Denmark: Resistance to the Nazis
World War II was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved more than 100 million people and over 30 countries. The Allied powers — including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union — worked together to defeat the Axis powers, which consisted of Germany, Italy, and Japan. During this time, Germany was led by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party, which planned and executed the mass killing of over 11 million people, including more than 6 million Jews. This was called the Holocaust. At the beginning of WWII, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway declared that they were not taking sides in the conflict. They were hoping to avoid repeating the horrors of World War I, although this did not prevent the German government from invading the territories and taking away the rights of citizens of these countries.
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World War II was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved more than 100 million people and over 30 countries. The Allied powers — including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union — worked together to defeat the Axis powers, which consisted of Germany, Italy, and Japan. During this time, Germany was led by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party, which planned and executed the mass killing of over 11 million people, including more than 6 million Jews. This was called the Holocaust. At the beginning of WWII, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway declared that they were not taking sides in the conflict. They were hoping to avoid repeating the horrors of World War I, although this did not prevent the German government from invading the territories and taking away the rights of citizens of these countries.
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The Real "Hacksaw Ridge" Soldier
The U.S.entered World War II after the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. Soon after, young men and women from around the country pledged to aid their nation. The Pacific Theatre was fought between the U.S. and its allies against the Japanese, with most major battles taking place on small islands in the Pacific Ocean. The following text discusses Desmond Doss’ contributions to the Battle of Okinawa as a conscientious objector: someone who objects to serving in the armed forces or bearing arms for reasons of conscience, such as religious or moral reasons.
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The U.S.entered World War II after the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. Soon after, young men and women from around the country pledged to aid their nation. The Pacific Theatre was fought between the U.S. and its allies against the Japanese, with most major battles taking place on small islands in the Pacific Ocean. The following text discusses Desmond Doss’ contributions to the Battle of Okinawa as a conscientious objector: someone who objects to serving in the armed forces or bearing arms for reasons of conscience, such as religious or moral reasons.
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The Decision to Drop the Bomb
On August 6th and 9th in 1945, the U.S. used nuclear weapons against two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki. While the bombings effectively ended World War II, the costs were great and people continue to debate whether or not the bombings were necessary.
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On August 6th and 9th in 1945, the U.S. used nuclear weapons against two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki. While the bombings effectively ended World War II, the costs were great and people continue to debate whether or not the bombings were necessary.
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Who Was Anne Frank?
The Holocaust was one of the greatest human tragedies the world has ever known. Approximately 11 million people were killed by Adolf Hitler and his German Nazi Party, and about six million of these victims were European Jews. Anne Frank was a Jewish teenage girl who hid from the German police with her family. Although she did not survive the war, millions of people have since read the diary she kept when she was in hiding.
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The Holocaust was one of the greatest human tragedies the world has ever known. Approximately 11 million people were killed by Adolf Hitler and his German Nazi Party, and about six million of these victims were European Jews. Anne Frank was a Jewish teenage girl who hid from the German police with her family. Although she did not survive the war, millions of people have since read the diary she kept when she was in hiding.
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Rosie the Riveter
While many people do not know who Rosie the Riveter truly was, her image continues to inspire women today. In this informational text, Barrett Smith discusses the beginning of Rosie and how she impacted women during World War II.
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While many people do not know who Rosie the Riveter truly was, her image continues to inspire women today. In this informational text, Barrett Smith discusses the beginning of Rosie and how she impacted women during World War II.
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"Day of Infamy" Speech
On December 7, 1941 the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, a U.S. naval base in Hawaii. This attack drew America into World War II. Franklin D. Roosevelt or “FDR” delivered this speech to a Joint Session of Congress on December 8, 1941, a day after the attack.
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On December 7, 1941 the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, a U.S. naval base in Hawaii. This attack drew America into World War II. Franklin D. Roosevelt or “FDR” delivered this speech to a Joint Session of Congress on December 8, 1941, a day after the attack.
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The Rape of Nanking and a Forgotten Genocide
In this article, former Newsweek correspondent Mike Kubic discusses the historical events that have informed the state of relations between China and Japan, which have long been in tension with one another. For many years, Japan’s foreign policy was defined by the concept of "sakoku", which literally translates to “closed country”. This isolated the Japanese and allowed for the reinforcement of a sense of nationalistic and ethnic superiority.
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In this article, former Newsweek correspondent Mike Kubic discusses the historical events that have informed the state of relations between China and Japan, which have long been in tension with one another. For many years, Japan’s foreign policy was defined by the concept of "sakoku", which literally translates to “closed country”. This isolated the Japanese and allowed for the reinforcement of a sense of nationalistic and ethnic superiority.
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Anti-Jewish Legislation in Prewar Germany
The Nazi Party came to power in Germany in 1933 under the leadership of Adolf Hitler and ruled the country until losing World War II in 1945. Throughout the 1930s, Germany enacted a series of anti-Jewish, or anti-Semitic, laws as Hitler sought to create a “master race” of white “Aryan” Germans. Many of these discriminatory laws made it easy to locate, isolate, and move Jews into concentration camps throughout Nazi-occupied Europe. Six million Jews were murdered by the Nazi government during the Holocaust.
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The Nazi Party came to power in Germany in 1933 under the leadership of Adolf Hitler and ruled the country until losing World War II in 1945. Throughout the 1930s, Germany enacted a series of anti-Jewish, or anti-Semitic, laws as Hitler sought to create a “master race” of white “Aryan” Germans. Many of these discriminatory laws made it easy to locate, isolate, and move Jews into concentration camps throughout Nazi-occupied Europe. Six million Jews were murdered by the Nazi government during the Holocaust.
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Auschwitz
Auschwitz was a network of concentration camps and extermination camps. It was built on Polish land that was controlled by Nazi Germany during World War II. While the camp began as a Polish political prison, it eventually evolved into a means for the Nazi Party to exterminate Jews and other so-called “racially undesirables”. This informational text discusses the purposes of the three main camps of Auschwitz, as well as the treatment of prisoners.
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Auschwitz was a network of concentration camps and extermination camps. It was built on Polish land that was controlled by Nazi Germany during World War II. While the camp began as a Polish political prison, it eventually evolved into a means for the Nazi Party to exterminate Jews and other so-called “racially undesirables”. This informational text discusses the purposes of the three main camps of Auschwitz, as well as the treatment of prisoners.
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Death Marches in the Holocaust
During the Holocaust, Nazi Germany confined Jews and other so-called “racially undesired elements” of German society to concentration camps. Towards the end of the war, concentration camp prisoners were evacuated, often on foot. The grueling marches that followed became known as “death marches.” This text discusses the motivations of the Nazi soldiers to evacuate prisoners, as well as what prisoners experienced during evacuations.
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During the Holocaust, Nazi Germany confined Jews and other so-called “racially undesired elements” of German society to concentration camps. Towards the end of the war, concentration camp prisoners were evacuated, often on foot. The grueling marches that followed became known as “death marches.” This text discusses the motivations of the Nazi soldiers to evacuate prisoners, as well as what prisoners experienced during evacuations.
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Elie Wiesel's Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech
Elie Wiesel (1928-2016) was an American Jewish writer, professor, political activist, and Holocaust survivor. During World War II, Wiesel and his family were transported to a German concentration and extermination camp, where his parents and one of his sisters died. Wiesel was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 for his work promoting human rights, and was called a “messenger to mankind” by the Nobel Committee.
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Elie Wiesel (1928-2016) was an American Jewish writer, professor, political activist, and Holocaust survivor. During World War II, Wiesel and his family were transported to a German concentration and extermination camp, where his parents and one of his sisters died. Wiesel was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 for his work promoting human rights, and was called a “messenger to mankind” by the Nobel Committee.
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Jewish Refugees on the St. Louis
As the Nazi Party came into power and anti-Semitism rose under Adolf Hitler, many Jews sought refuge in other countries. In this informational text, Jessica McBirney discusses one specific ship, the St. Louis, and the experiences of the Jewish refugees on it who were denied entrance to multiple countries.
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As the Nazi Party came into power and anti-Semitism rose under Adolf Hitler, many Jews sought refuge in other countries. In this informational text, Jessica McBirney discusses one specific ship, the St. Louis, and the experiences of the Jewish refugees on it who were denied entrance to multiple countries.
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Liberation of Nazi Concentration Camps
During World War II, Nazi Germany established concentration camps throughout its territories. Germany’s Nazi Party forced hundreds of thousands of people into concentration camps, including political opponents, Jewish people, and other so-called “racially undesirable elements.” While the first Nazi concentration camps were established in 1933, it wasn’t until 1944 that they were liberated.1 This informational text discusses the liberation of Nazi concentration camps, as well as key dates associated with them.
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During World War II, Nazi Germany established concentration camps throughout its territories. Germany’s Nazi Party forced hundreds of thousands of people into concentration camps, including political opponents, Jewish people, and other so-called “racially undesirable elements.” While the first Nazi concentration camps were established in 1933, it wasn’t until 1944 that they were liberated.1 This informational text discusses the liberation of Nazi concentration camps, as well as key dates associated with them.
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Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) was a German politician who was a leader of the Nazi Party and later became a dictator in Germany. Hitler’s leadership in Germany resulted in World War II and the deaths of countless soldiers and citizens, especially Jews, whom Hitler attempted to exterminate during the war. In this informational text, Jessica McBirney discusses Hitler’s rise to power and what he represents today.
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Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) was a German politician who was a leader of the Nazi Party and later became a dictator in Germany. Hitler’s leadership in Germany resulted in World War II and the deaths of countless soldiers and citizens, especially Jews, whom Hitler attempted to exterminate during the war. In this informational text, Jessica McBirney discusses Hitler’s rise to power and what he represents today.
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