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World War II Chronicles

World War II Chronicles

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 World War II Chronicles is a weekly look back to 'This Week in World War II, 75 Years Ago.' Originally produced in coordination with the National Archives to mark the 50th anniversary of the war, World War II Chronicles features original newsreel reports and archival footage to tell the story as it happened, week by week. Hosted by famed World War II newsreel anchor Ed Herlihy, World War II Chronicles is produced by the American Veterans Center.Copyright Radio America Monde
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  • Episode 195: A Better World Emerges

    Episode 195: A Better World Emerges
    Aug 26 2020
    General Douglas MacArthur aboard his military ship, the USS Missouri sits down the Japanese in Tokyo Bay as they sign the surrender. He later goes on to give a speech that is based on the idea that the future is now filled with hope and that people can live in peace.
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    4 min
  • Episode 194: The End of WWII

    Episode 194: The End of WWII
    Aug 19 2020
    President Truman put out an announcement that the United States had officially received the unconditional surrender of Japan. As many people throughout the world celebrated that WWII was over, the Japanese Emperor spoke out for the first time about their tragic loss.
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    4 min
  • Episode 193: The Final Doom of Japan

    Episode 193: The Final Doom of Japan
    Aug 12 2020
    By the beginning of August The Big Three had settled on what would happen to Japan if they did not head President Trumans warning and surrender. After the Japanese did not stand down, two atomic bombs were dropped killing a devastating number of Japanese people.
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    4 min
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These episodes are only 4 mins long, giving no context for events. While hearing original broadcasts and news reports always interesting you can also tell WW2 propaganda was still in full force

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