This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
War changes or solidifies GI character in photos
Experts offer conflicting views on how war affects America's fighting generation. Some say modern combat hardens soldiers driving civility, others deny lasting change. The page photos depict U.S. troops between battles in Europe and the Pacific as ambassadors of goodwill, illustrating the latter view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Justina
Boontown
Brooklyn
U.S
Europe
Pacific