National WWII Museum
"We’re All in This Together: How Students like You Helped Win World War II" Electronic Field Trip
An eye-opening video shows how young people aided in the war effort, from growing victory gardens to rationing supplies during World War II. It also features primary sources, including military documents, and explains how to use them to...
National WWII Museum
United but Unequal
Minority groups were treated differently during WWII. Images and newsreel footage show the experiences of African-Americans, Native Americans, Japanese-Americans, and other ethnic minority groups during the war.
National WWII Museum
America Responds
What was life like for civilians at home during World War II? The short video shows young academics a glimpse of what life was like in America for those not fighting in the war. Topics covered include the need to ration and the...
Curated Video
Sustaining Total War - Women in World War One
During World War I, women served in the factories and on the home front to keep nations churning. The ninth lesson of a 32-part WWI series examines the role women played in the Great War and provides topics for discussion on women's...
PBS
Why We Fight
How does propaganda change history? Scholars research the use of WWII movies to launch America into the postwar boom in the United States. They view a short video clip and discuss the impact American patriotism has on society, Supreme...