Veteran Robert L. Rothe describes the various places he traveled throughout his time served in World War II as well as the love of his life he met while on a 14 day leave. Continue reading
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LPwAVZRZ9o “I would sing, I would do some exercises, I would tell myself jokes…just to keep occupied and not feel like I was going nuts" Robert Weinberg, a former captain of the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942-1945 talks about his World War II experiences while stationed in Italy. He … Continue reading
Grace Irene Myers-Baker is a veteran of WWII and describes meeting Harry Truman's wife when Truman was the vice president. Continue reading
Richard Feynman, a scientist and researcher who worked on the Manhattan Project, shares his experiences on the project. Continue reading
In 1942, following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II, the U.S. government began to place over 110,000 Japanese-Americans in "War Relocation Camps"–due to public concerns over the loyalty of these citizens. President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized Executive Order 9066 on February 19, 1942 that would allow the … Continue reading
Albert Bunji Ikeda, a third-generation Japanese American, recalls why his ancestors came to the United States from Japan and how he experienced racism during the second World War. Continue reading
Actor George Takei recalls what it was like to be taken from his home and forced to live in the Japanese internment camps after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Continue reading
Frank Matthews, a Marine at the Battle of Iwo Jima, recalls having to wield a flame thrower after his fellow soldier was killed by a sniper. Continue reading
The Battle of Iwo Jima ("Operation Detachment") took place from February 19 to March 26, 1945 when United States Armed Forces tried to capture the Japanese Empire's island of Iwo Jima in its entirety. Continue reading
Photographer Joe Rosenthal remembers taking the picture of the marines raising the American flag atop Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima. Continue reading