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Franklin D Roosevelt by World War II History on Nov 3, 2009Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945) 32nd President of the United States Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882 in Hyde Park, New York to James and Sara Roosevelt, both from wealthy old New York families. He...

World War II History for September 1 by World War II History on Sep 1, 2009Today in WWII History World War II History for September 1 1939 - World War II began when Germany invaded Poland. 1942 - A federal judge in Sacramento, CA, upheld the wartime detention of Japanese-Americans as well as Japanese nationals. 1945 - The U...

Wendell Willkie Audio Clip by World War II History on Jul 21, 2009Audio Clip: 1941-07-23 Wendell Willkie Calls For End Of US Isolationism Wendell Willkie (February 18, 1892 – October 8, 1944) was a corporate lawyer in the United States and was the Republican Party nominee for the 1940 presidential election, altho...

World War II History for July 20 by World War II History on Jul 20, 2009Audio Clip: 1944-07-21 RRG Adolf Hitler – On July 20th Assassination Attempt Today in WWII History World War II History for July 20 1942 - The first detachment of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, (WACS) began basic training at Fort Des M...

LST-325 Joins Historic List by World War II History on Jul 8, 2009Indiana Based WW II Ship Joins Historic List By AP – Tuesday Jul. 07, 2009 – West Kentucky Star The National Park Service granted the designation to the LST-325, which it says is one of the few surviving American vessels to go ashore on D...

World War II History for June 19 by World War II History on Jun 19, 2009Today in WWII History World War II History for June 19 19 June 1942 - British Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrived in Washington, DC, to discuss the invasion of North Africa with U.S. President Roosevelt. 19 June 1944 - The U.S. won the battle of...

Quote of the Day – B-17 Gunner by World War II History on Jun 19, 2009Quote of the Day “Those were great days, though,” he added. “We lived only one day at a time, of course. We didn’t know whether you were going to live tomorrow or not. We flew constantly. I had 500 hours in that ball, right there.” —...

World War II History for June 16 by World War II History on Jun 16, 2009Today in WWII History World War II History for June 16 16 June 1932 - The ban on Nazi storm troopers was lifted by the von Papen government in Germany. 16 June 1940 - Marshal Henri-Philippe Pétain became the prime minister of the Vichy government of...

D-Day Audio History - Roosevelt by World War II History on Jun 5, 2009D-Day Audio History 65 years ago today … President Franklin D. Roosevelt gives his Fireside Chat just prior to D-Day 1944-06-05 (14:11m) President Franklin D. Roosevelt...

D-Day Audio History – Roosevelt by World War II History on Jun 5, 2009D-Day Audio History 65 years ago today … President Franklin D. Roosevelt gives his Fireside Chat just prior to D-Day 1944-06-05 (14:11m) President Franklin D. Roosevelt...