The People of World War II
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History, from the history of one’s family to the history of a country, is a tapestry of stories about people woven together to create a compelling narrative. As such, World War II is the story of millions of ordinary people who did extraordinary things to stop a few brutal dictators determined to create a new world order, one that ignored basic human rights and national sovereignty. The future will unfold based on knowledge and lessons learned from the past. Reading and learning about Cornelia and the remarkable WWII generation will help inform the future.
Visit RET’s Stories250.com for a complete section on The People of WWII and a companion print workbook developed specifically for middle school and high school students.
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As the nation begins to celebrate its 250 birthday in 2026, Stories250 is a snapshot of that history, organized by century for an overview of the remarkable journey the colonists and patriots began in 1775 to the present day. Through thick and thin, Americans have an indomitable commitment to form a more perfect Union as President Abraham Lincoln so eloquently said in his 1863 Gettysburg Address. Stories250 celebrates that spirit and the remarkable people who have led the way.
World War II challenged the nation as never before. Hitler had been preparing for war since 1933 when he was appointed Germany’s chancellor. He never thought the United States could match his military strength. In fact, he believed the railroad system in America would be its Achilles heel that would allow Nazi Germany to be victorious. The Arsenal of Democracy proved him wrong. Visit Stories250.com where a large section is devoted to The People of World War II, the generation who preserved and restored freedom for millions of people around the world.