Resources

Today’s Homefront Efforts: 1996 Kids Quilt; Peaceable Planet (Students make a peace quilt) Candles at sidewalk (Memorial following September 11th terrorists attack) In Memory (Example of 9/11 memorial poster) Peace activists, Union Square Park, New York City (Documentary photograph of peace activists) Statue of the Three Servicemen (Memorial erected to honor servicemen) Stop Hate (Example of 9/11 peace poster) Witness and Response: September 11 Acquisitions at the Library of Congress (View additional images in this LOC exhibit highlighting collections that have been amassed throughout the Library of Congress related to September 11) Other Library of Congress Resources: America from the Great Depression to World War II: Black and White Photographs from the FSA-OWI 1935-1945 - This collection contains many black and white photos taken by the Office of War Information that document America's mobilization during the early years of World War II. America from the Great Depression to World War II: Color Photographs from the FSA-OWI 1939-1945 - This collection contains many color photos that document the mobilization effort for World War II and portray aircraft manufacturing, military training, and the nation's railroads. By the People, For the People: Posters from the WPA 1936-1943 - This collection contains a variety of World War II posters created by WPA artists. Documenting the Homefront (from Treasures of the Library of Congress) First Thrill of Liberty (from Treasures of the Library of Congress) God Bless America (from Treasures of the Library of Congress) The Home Front During World War Two (from Treasures of the Library of Congress) Lest Liberty Perish (from Treasures of the Library of Congress) The Most Famous Poster American (from Treasures of the Library of Congress) Rosie Pictures: Select Images Relating to American Women Workers During War II - This selection of images documents the women’s role in the World War II workforce. Veterans History Project: See and Hear Veterans Stories – Sample audio and video clips of war veterans sharing their war memories in the American Folklife Center project. The War Effort (from Treasures of the Library of Congress) Witness and Response: September 11 Acquisitions at the Library of Congress - This exhibit features the collections that have been amassed throughout the Library of Congress related to September 11. Women Come to the Front: Journalists, Photographers and Broadcasters During World War II - This exhibit spotlights eight women who worked in media related positions during World War II. The Yanks are Coming (from Treasures of the Library of Congress) Links to Outside Resources: Ad Access: Brief History of World War Two Advertising Campaigns – This Duke University site offers text and photos related to the government’s six major campaigns in support of the war effort. American Women and the Great War by Lynn Dumenil – This sample lesson plan from the Organization of American Historians focuses on World War I poster images of women. "The Civil War Homefront" by Drew Gilpin Faust - Find out what life was like on the homefront during the civil war in this chapter from an on-line book published by National Park Service. Dear Home: Letters From WWI - Go back in time through the letters of those who participated in World War I in this History Channel exhibit. Dear Home: Letters From WWII - Explore the letters of those who participated in World War II in this History Channel exhibit. The Home Front Then and Now - Compare life on the WWII homefront to America after 911 in this PBS "Think Tank" transcript. Homeland Defense Links - Find out what kinds of homeland defense opportunities are available today. Powers of Persuasion: Poster Art From World War II - Explore WWII posters in this National Archives exhibit. Signing up for Action and Sustaining Morale - An online lesson from the Alabama Department of Archives and History focusing on maintaining support on the home front during WWI. Vietnam: A Television History Homefront USA - Read the transcript from this PBS documentary. What Did You Do In the War Grandma? - Read the oral histories of Rhode Island women during WWII in this site written by high school English honor students. Women and the Home Front During World War II - Explore this extensive set of links to sites related to the homefront effort during WWII compiled by a high school history teacher. World War II: The Homefront - This is an excellent Thinkquest activity developed by students. USA Freedom Corps - Find out how YOU can contribute to America’s volunteer work force. The Victory Home: World War II Home Front Reference Library - Browse this excellent collection of World War II home front links. The War Garden Victorious by Charles Lathrop Pack - This e-book was copyrighted in 1919 by the National War Garden Commission and provides extensive information about the origin of war gardens.