World War II Photos Your History Teacher Didn’t Show You

Published on 05/14/2018
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NYC Celebrations

At the start of the Second World War, Americans generally took the stance of isolationism. When Japan sneakily attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, the American mindset changed. When the war eventually came to an end, Americans celebrated all throughout the country, but perhaps no celebration was as big as this one in New York City.

NYC Celebrations

NYC Celebrations

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Queen Elizabeth

The young Queen Elizabeth knew exactly how to make an impression on her fellow citizens. Even the royal family was no exception to the war effort as she became a mechanic and truck driver during the war.

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth

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