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  • Collection: The American Experience in World War II

amgoes to war.mp4
A newsreel used by the United States in order to spread information. This particular clip informs the public on what is happening in Alaska and what the men are facing.

1778-1943_Americans.jpg
Two American armies: one from 1778 and the other from 1943. Both are representing the US flag and are wearing winter gear and preparing for battle.

Annete and Frankie.jpeg
Film posters of perhaps the most iconic surf genre actors of the time. Anette Funicello and Frankie Avalon stared in many surf movies. Most notably starred in back to the beach movies.

ApacheKid2.jpg
Cover, Apache Kid #2 (Feb. 1951), Atlas Comics (1950s). Cover art by Werner Roth

-Are_you_a_girl_with_a_star-spangled_heart-_-_NARA_-_513876.jpg
This World War II-era colored poster was used as a recruitment tool for the WAC (Women's Army Reserve) after its creation in 1943. A pretty, young white woman stands in her army drab against a background of a fluttering American flag, representing…

Are_Your_Bags_Packed_Sir.jpg
"Are your bags packed, Sir? They're exhibiting you in the Museum."

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Illustration shows a group of ragged anarchists and others dressed in kimonos, pretending to be Japanese immigrants; they are stopped at the border.

Athletes in Uniform.jpg
This is a newspaper clipping from the December 9, 1944 Brooklyn Daily Eagle, mentioning Grace Thorpe's WAC service.

AvengeDe1942.mp4
War bond sales promo stridently advocating vengeance against Japan for bombing of Pearl Harbor.

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A poster from World War II featuring Uncle Sam at the site of Pearl Harbor encouraging fellow Americans to get up and avenge the tragedy.
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