An Island Called Saipan
American Memorial Park
2019, 10:52 min
During WWII, this rugged island near Guam was critical to the American island-hopping campaign which led to the surrender of Japan.
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Raising the Flag: The US Marine Corps War Memorial
George Washington Memorial Parkway
2019, 6:53 min
Often known as the Iwo Jima Memorial, discover the broader significance of this memorial and what it symbolizes.
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The Story Behind the Statue: The US Marine Corps War Memorial
George Washington Memorial Parkway
2019, 7:21 min
How did a single moment in battle become one of the most iconic photos of all time and a 32-foot bronze statue?
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Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp
Minidoka National Historic Site
2019, 30:02 min
Tells the story of Japanese Americans who were forcibly removed from their Pacific Northwest homes during WWII and imprisoned in an Idaho concentration camp, solely on the basis of race.
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Reflections on the USS Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
2010, 4:11 min
Hear about the personal importance of the memorials and the lasting impacts of the Pacific War.
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Home Front Heroes
Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park
2013, 15:48 min
Real-life “Rosies” who toiled in factories and shipyards on the American home front during World War II recall an extraordinary time of opportunity, loss, and social upheaval.
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The Tuskegee Airmen: Sacrifice and Triumph
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
2012, 28:30 min
The first African American military aviators in the US Armed Forces recount their struggle for victory over the enemy abroad and over racism and discrimination at home.
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Last updated: June 26, 2020