Forgotten in Time: World War II Memories Left in the ‘40s
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The impact of World War II on the world was profound, and San Francisco played an undeniable, yet understated role. The advantage of San Francisco terrain and its many ports helped the war effort incredibly, through operations including, but not limited to, shipbuilding, military activity (intelligence posts, naval installations, embarkation points, etc), United Nations conventions, and most importantly, the city stood as a symbol of freedom for soldiers embarking to defend their homeland and allies.
Publication Year
2024
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | Military History | Public History | United States History
Faculty Mentor
Aaron Richardson, MA, MLIS