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Greatest Generation

When freedom and democracy were in peril, an entire generation answered the call. Our grandfathers and grandmothers put aside their hopes and dreams to save the world less than a lifetime ago and still refuse to be called heroes. The least you can do is post a photo in their honor!

While you're at it, check out our reading list and collection of posters and newsreel footage. You also might like our new section on combat entitled The G.I. Series, a look at the experience of living, dying, and killing in World War II.

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