Truman Threatens Japan With Atomic Attacks (0:26)
In his radio address to the American people, on August 9, 1945, President Harry Truman speaks about the Hiroshima bombing, and reasserts his threat to use additional atomic bombs against Japan until it surrenders.
Speeches & Audio (3)
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Truman Threatens Japan With Atomic Attacks
Truman Threatens Japan With Atomic AttacksAudio Clip (0:26)
Audio Clip (0:26)
In his radio address to the American people, on August 9, 1945, President Harry Truman speaks about the Hiroshima bombing, and reasserts his threat to use additional atomic bombs against Japan until it surrenders.
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Iowa Celebrates V-J Day
Iowa Celebrates V-J DayAudio Clip (4:01)
Audio Clip (4:01)
Live coverage of the V-J Day celebration from Des Moines' WHO radio captures the excitement of revelers in the streets at the end of World War II.
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Truman Announces Japan's Surrender
Truman Announces Japan's SurrenderAudio Clip (1:57)
Audio Clip (1:57)
On September 1, 1945, in a radio address to the American people, President Harry Truman announces the unconditional surrender of Japan, formalized aboard the U.S.S. Missouri.
Videos (26)
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MacArthur and Me
MacArthur and MeVideo Clip (3:44)
Video Clip (3:44)
Judy Kent's neighbor, George Dibbs, was a combat photographer follwing General MacArthur during WWII and shared his films with her.
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Battle of Okinawa
Battle of OkinawaVideo Clip (2:30)
Video Clip (2:30)
On April 1, 1945, Allied forces invade the island of Okinawa and engage the Japanese in the bloodiest battle of the Pacific War.
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Celebrating the V-J Day Kiss in Times Square
Celebrating the V-J Day Kiss in Times SquareVideo Clip (1:19)
Video Clip (1:19)
This video invites people from around the country to recreate the famous photograph of a soldier and nurse kiss at the end of World War II, that has come to stand for love, hope and peace.
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Attack on Pearl Harbor
Attack on Pearl HarborVideo Clip (1:49)
Video Clip (1:49)
On December 7, 1941, Japan launches a surprise attack on American soil at Pearl Harbor.
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Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle of Iwo JimaVideo Clip (3:38)
Video Clip (3:38)
On February 19, 1945, American soldiers make their first strike on the Japanese Home Islands at Iwo Jima.
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Battle of Guam
Battle of GuamVideo Clip (2:35)
Video Clip (2:35)
On July 21, 1944, U.S. forces advance in the Mariana Islands to capture the former American territory of Guam from the Japanese.
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Battle of Saipan
Battle of SaipanVideo Clip (2:17)
Video Clip (2:17)
On June 15, 1944, the U.S. launches a critical attack on Saipan in the Mariana Islands.
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Submarine Shooter
Submarine ShooterVideo Clip (3:20)
Video Clip (3:20)
Tom Southwick's father caught amazing moments of life on a submarine on film as a naval photographer during World War II.
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Flying in the South Pacific
Flying in the South PacificVideo Clip (3:31)
Video Clip (3:31)
Fred Linden's father was a PBY naval aviator during World War II and left behind two reels of film documenting his service in the South Pacific.
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Battle of Kwajalein
Battle of KwajaleinVideo Clip (2:04)
Video Clip (2:04)
The U.S. invades Kwajalein on January 31, 1944, breaking the outer ring of the Japanese Pacific territory.
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Battle of Peleliu
Battle of PeleliuVideo Clip (2:09)
Video Clip (2:09)
In a costly battle, U.S. forces assault Peleliu in the Palau Islands to diminish its potential threat to their future invasions in the Pacific.
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D-Day
D-DayVideo Clip (1:42)
Video Clip (1:42)
On June 6, 1944, the Allies invade Western Europe in the largest amphibious attack in history.
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Battle of the Bulge
Battle of the BulgeVideo Clip (2:50)
Video Clip (2:50)
In December 1944, a major German offensive is launched against the Allies in the Ardennes Mountains region on the Western Front.
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North Africa Campaign
North Africa CampaignVideo Clip (1:41)
Video Clip (1:41)
After Italy declares war, the Allies fight the Axis powers in North Africa for control of the Mediterranean.
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Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of StalingradVideo Clip (2:21)
Video Clip (2:21)
In July 1942, the Nazi Army bombs the Soviet city of Stalingrad, launching one of the bloodiest battles in history.
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Japanese Internment in America
Japanese Internment in AmericaVideo Clip (2:47)
Video Clip (2:47)
In 1942, thousands of Japanese Americans living in the United States are forced into war relocation camps.
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From Farm to Flyer
From Farm to FlyerVideo Clip (3:36)
Video Clip (3:36)
Kay Nehring's father was a pilot in the Pacific during WWII and Kay has found a home for his films shot during the war.
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Concentration Camp Liberation
Concentration Camp LiberationVideo Clip (2:15)
Video Clip (2:15)
As Allied troops move across Europe, they encounter the horror of thousands of prisoners in Nazi camps.
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Homefront Funeral
Homefront FuneralVideo Clip (2:29)
Video Clip (2:29)
Kathy Wilczynski's father was a veteran of WWII and was chosen to give the eulogy of a fallen soldier shortly after the war.
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French Resistance
French ResistanceVideo Clip (3:15)
Video Clip (3:15)
David Keran's grandfather was an OSS agent working with the French Resistance during WWII and left behind films of his experiences.
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Chaplain G.I.
Chaplain G.I.Video Clip (3:57)
Video Clip (3:57)
The experiences of Bob Marken's father as a chaplain during WWII are preserved on films he left behind for his family.
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Women in the Cockpit
Women in the CockpitVideo Clip (3:52)
Video Clip (3:52)
Dawn Letson befriended a World War II veteran who was a member of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program, and shares her films from WASP training camp.
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World War II Medic
World War II MedicVideo Clip (2:37)
Video Clip (2:37)
Michael Curry's grandfather was a medic during World War II and left behind meticulous notes to guide Michael through the films of his war experience.
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History of Veterans Day
History of Veterans DayVideo Clip (3:19)
Video Clip (3:19)
Veterans Day has changed days and names but it has always been a day to honor those who serve their country.
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A Memorial Day Tribute
A Memorial Day TributeVideo Clip (2:53)
Video Clip (2:53)
HISTORY salutes the American soldier.
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Douglas MacArthur
Douglas MacArthurVideo Clip (3:27)
Video Clip (3:27)
The general gains fame in World War II, then infamy when he is removed from his command in the Korean War.
Photo Galleries (6)
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End of World War II
End of World War II(8 Photos)
8 Photos
View pictures from VE day and VJ day as Americans celebrate the end of World War II.
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Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman(19 Photos)
19 Photos
See pictures from the life and presidency of Harry S. Truman.
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Allied Military Leaders
Allied Military Leaders(11 Photos)
11 Photos
View photos of Allied military leaders
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World War II Political Leaders
World War II Political Leaders(9 Photos)
9 Photos
View photos of World War II political leaders.
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World War II Damage and Destruction
World War II Damage and Destruction(7 Photos)
7 Photos
View photos of the damage and destruction from World War II.
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Voices of D-Day
Voices of D-Day(9 Photos)
9 Photos
Our most powerful and genuine accounts of D-Day come from the veterans who live through this momentous piece of history.
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