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Grace Thorpe Georgia Journeys Exhibit
This online exhibit follows the life experience of Grace Thorpe, an American Indian activist who served in the WAC during World War II and trained at Fort Oglethorpe in Georgia.
Tags: Activism, American Indians, Veterans, World War II
Combat Photography in America: From the Beginning to World War II
This digital exhibit explores the historical development of combat photography from its inception to the end of World War II. The exhibit includes questions to consider along the way.
Tags: Journalists, Soldiers, war, World War I, World War II
Han Van Driel Georgia Journeys Exhibit
This online exhibit follows the life experience of Hank Van Driel, a Georgia resident who was a child in the Netherlands during the Nazi occupation between 1940 and 1945.
Tags: Children, Europe, Food, Nazi Party, Occupation, World War II
Songs of Shoah: Music and the Holocaust
This educational module analyzes music created during the Holocaust in order to understand victims' experiences of the Holocaust. The intensification of Nazi ideology and violence, conditions of life in concentration camps and ghettos, and…
Tags: Art, Holocaust, Music, World War II
The North African Campaign: Decolonization and the Second Front
This educational module examines the role of the North African Campaign in the fall of Germany and the end of World War II. This campaign held great strategic importance and allowed the Allies to gain ground into Germany and Italy. In addition to its…
Antisemitism in Europe: A History of Prejudice
This educational module explores the roots of antisemitism and traces its evolution throughout Europe's history. Understanding the past can help us understand why antisemitic discrimination still occurs today. Throughout this unit you will find…
Tags: Antisemitism, Europe, Holocaust, World War II
The Making of the American Soldier in World War II
This educational module examines the training methods, locations, and stories of American soldiers during World War II. Relying on diverse primary and secondary materials, the unit gives a brief glimpse into the unique experiences of World War II…
Tags: Draft, Soldiers, World War II
Weimar Germany
This educational module focuses on Weimar Germany. The Weimar Republic lasted from 1918 to 1933. This unit looks at the origins of the republic, its government, culture, economy, and eventual decline when the Nazis rose to power.
Axis and Allies: The Leaders of World War II
This educational module examines the primary leaders of the Axis and Allied powers during World War II. Highlighting a diversity of primary and secondary source materials, this unit examines the life and ideologies of the leaders of the six major…
The Evolution of Eleanor Roosevelt: Humanitarian and First Lady
This educational module examines the development of Eleanor Roosevelt and her achievements as a human rights advocate. As the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, she advocated for women's rights and civil rights for African Americans.…