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Monday, July 6, 2009
World War II on PBS

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The War
Explore eyewitness accounts of life in the U.S. during the war.
American Experience: D-DayAmerican Experience: D-Day
Experience this WWII turning point through the stories of those who lived through it.
Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi StateAuschwitz: Inside the Nazi State
Examine the largest mass murder site in history.
Most Honorable SonMost Honorable Son
Meet the first Japanese-American war hero, Ben Kuroki.
Justice for My People: The Hector P. Garcia StoryJustice for My People: The Hector P. Garcia Story
Meet this decorated WWII veteran and leader of the Mexican-American civil rights movement.
The Perilous Fight: America's WWII in ColorThe Perilous Fight: America's WWII in Color
Witness World War II through rare color film, and read letters from a nation redefining itself.
The War of the WorldThe War of the World
Niall Ferguson challenges nearly all our enduring assumptions about what was, without question, the most destructive conflict the planet has ever seen. Check local listings.

Educators: Please visit the five subject pages for recommended resources and links to expand your students' understanding and appreciation of
World War II.

The War: A Ken Burns Film
“I laid down, taking a chance that a tank may run over me and prayed to my God to spare me ...”

The seven-part series explores the history and horror of WWII. Some local member stations have created a place where you can tell your story.



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