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World War II (1939–1945)

World War II was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The war involved the many of the world's countries. Two opposing military alliances were formed: the Allies and the Axis.

While Japan was already at war with China in 1937,  the Second World War began on September 1, 1939 when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Germany conquered much of Europe, eventually forming the Axis alliance with Italy and Japan. Approximately six million European Jews were killed by Adolf Hitler's Nazi Germany and this event would become known as the Holocaust.

 

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James Francis Byrnes | History of SC Slide Collection

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James Francis Byrnes | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 19
James Francis Byrnes (see Governor James Byrnes) rose to prominence in South Carolina and the nation, first in the House of Representatives, and then in the Senate. A supporter of Roosevelt's New Deal...
The Doolittle Raiders | History of SC Slide Collection

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The Doolittle Raiders | History of SC Slide Collection
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The Columbia Army Air Base in Lexington County became the headquarters of Colonel Jimmy Doolittle's famous "Raiders," who trained there for their bombing run over Tokyo. Courtesy of the Thomas Cooper...
Japan's Surrender | History of SC Slide Collection

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Japan's Surrender | History of SC Slide Collection
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The end of the Second World War came with the surrender of Japan on VJ Day, August 14, 1945. South Carolinians celebrated the victory with dancing in the streets of Charleston and with great joy. They...
SC Veterans in History, Part 6 - Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum | Project Discovery - Episode 6 SC Veterans in History, Part 7 7

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SC Veterans in History, Part 7
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In 2009, student filmmaker Morgan Adams created a film about the Doolittle Raiders for the National History Day Competition. After the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, the United States government asked...
American Revolution in SC: The Low Country | Conversations on SC History - Episode 8 Desegration in SC | Conversations on SC History 20

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Desegration in SC | Conversations on SC History
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Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. Desegregation and other social change in South Carolina is discussed: World War II – Catalyst for Change...
Overview VII: Remembering and Forgetting | Holocaust

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Overview VII: Remembering and Forgetting | Holocaust
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"When I tell the story of my life, it takes me quite a while to get back to normal. I get nightmares. I don't mind having nightmares in order that future generations can benefit from it." —Ben Stern...
Overview IV: The Holocaust

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Overview IV: The Holocaust
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"One day we heard someting that was very disturbing to all of us. We heard for the first time about Auschwitz in Poland. That's where the killing was done. That we would be sent there, and that we...