the Navy owned the Jeffboat shipyard during World War II. Jeffboat builders constructed more than 100 warships for use in the ...

Marred by the harsh realities of war, 1940 was a year filled with turmoil and uncertainty. With WWII now looming over much of ...

At the dawn of the 1940s, much of the world was already at war. Less than two years later, the United States would be drawn into the conflict. But by the end of the decade, the U.S. was again at peace ...

This story is part of a seven-part series exploring Ann Arbor through the decades, from the 1930s through the ‘90s. Additional stories will be published throughout the week. ANN ARBOR, MI — The 1940s ...

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The Hilton Park Christmas tree, 75 feet tall and normally lit with 2,500 lights, was darkened Rationing was commonplace, reducing use of "luxuries" such as gas, soap, and makeup Store sold bestsellers ...

The 1940s was a particularly turbulent decade in world history, dominated by the Second World War causing widespread destruction all over the globe. As the Allies and Axis powers battled in different ...

You know the songs of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, but do you know the 1940s songs that shaped their vision of folk music?

The Philadelphia Museum of Art's survey of the decade proves that creativity flourishes even in the face of political turbulence. Norman Bel Geddes's Patriot Radio, Model FC-400 (1940-41) for Emerson ...