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This reader brings together 78 primary documents that capture the diversity of experiences of Americans who lived through World War II, from presidents and generals to war workers and GIs.
  • Illustrates the political, diplomatic and military history of the conflict, including well-known documents, such as the Atlantic Charter and Franklin Roosevelt’s Congressional address requesting a declaration of war against Japan
  • Highlights the far-reaching economic, social and cultural changes caused by the war, such as the struggles to find day care for the children of women war workers, and the experiences returning veterans
  • Includes an introduction, document headnotes and questions at the end of each chapter designed to encourage students to engage with the material critically

The United States in World War II: A Documentary Reader

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 02/11/2012
    ISBN13: 9781444331202, 978-1444331202
    ISBN10: 1444331205

    Number of Pages: 320

    Non Fiction , History , Military History

    Description

    This reader brings together 78 primary documents that capture the diversity of experiences of Americans who lived through World War II, from presidents and generals to war workers and GIs.
    • Illustrates the political, diplomatic and military history of the conflict, including well-known documents, such as the Atlantic Charter and Franklin Roosevelt’s Congressional address requesting a declaration of war against Japan
    • Highlights the far-reaching economic, social and cultural changes caused by the war, such as the struggles to find day care for the children of women war workers, and the experiences returning veterans
    • Includes an introduction, document headnotes and questions at the end of each chapter designed to encourage students to engage with the material critically

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