History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Aftermath World War Ii Photos (Part 6)
An assortment of photos which illustrate moments of post-World War II.
University of Calgary
Post World War Two and Displaced Persons
Resource for learning about Canadian Immigration post WWII. It includes sections on Ideal Immigrants, The Canadian Citizenship Act and Displaced Persons. Although it is in essay form, it is easy to read and includes a few photos.
Museum of Modern Art
Mo Ma: Henri Cartier Bresson: After the War, End of an Era
French photographer Cartier-Bresson, known as the father of photojournalism, documents scenes in Europe at the end of the Second World War and in India and China at the start of the postwar period in world history.
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: Yugoslvia: A Country Study: Post War Yugoslavia
An extensive history of the political position of Yugoslavia after World War Two, and its break from Stalinism.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Tehran Conference: Tripartite Meeting
The Tehran Conference between Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin took place between November 28 and December 1, 1943. Read the notes of the of the dinner meeting that took place on November 29, which primarily dealt...
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Victory Mail
Learn all about "victory mail," the expedited wartime posting of letters written to and from soldiers serving in World War Two.
BBC
Bbc: 1955: West Germany Accepted Into Nato
Describes the entrance of West Germany into NATO in 1955. A turning point of post-WWII world affairs. After being responsible for so much destruction, West Germany was welcomed back into the European community.
Other
Nfa: A Fight to the Finish; u.s. And Japan
These scripts (the first of two drafts) describe the events in World War II in the Pacific Theater.
University of North Carolina
American Diplomacy: China in 1945: One Man's Experience
An account of an American military man who served in China during 1945, right at the end of the war. (Published Sept. 1999 )
Digital History
Digital History: Postwar America: 1945 1960
Chapter focus on the political, social, and economic events following World War II. Examines both foreign and domestic issues, including the origins of the Cold War and Civil Rights movements.
PBS
Pbs: Lost Peace
Two interesting interviews with eyewitnesses who were involved in two important events after World War I: The League of Nations and the German occupation of Czechoslovakia.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: Saul Bellow
Jewish American author Saul Bellow is featured in this biography identifying his literary contributions and his manner of drawing on the weaknesses of humanity. See "Saul Bellow Activities" for related materials.