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Explore the impact and contributions of New York City during World War II through vivid imagery and historical events. From German-American Bund rallies at Madison Square Garden to the volunteer efforts at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, this collection highlights significant moments including the launching of the USS Missouri and the heartbreaking departures at Pennsylvania Station. Witness the resilience of the city as it navigates the war, reflecting the diverse experiences of its citizens, including the struggles of detained German and Italian Americans.
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Casualty,by Thomas Hart Benton, part of his Year of Peril series 1942
Brooklyn Navy Yard workers volunteer for Pearl Harbor service
Sinking of freighter by WW-II German U-boat (Tom W. Freeman, Artist)
USS Missouri 1944 Launching at Brooklyn Navy Yard
The former French luxury liner Normandie lies on its side following 1942 blaze.
German and Italian Americans detained on Ellis Island, December 24, 1943
American Jewish Committee protest at Madison Square Garden, March 15, 1937
Soldier consoling his weeping wife as he says goodbye at Pennsylvania Station