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100Fashion History - Design Trends of the 1940's With Pictures
The influence of World War II on fashion was huge. Shortages and rationing limited the use of fabric and other materials used in fashion design. Hemlines were up and hair was longer, read on and check out pictures, links, and videos on the fashion trends of the WWII era
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92Aircraft Weight: How Much Difference Could a P-51 Mustang Rivet Make?
How a new kind of rivet on the P-51 contributed to victory in the European Theater of WWII.
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92WWI vs WWII
The early twentieth century was mainly an extension of the nineteenth century. The dominant powers and their governments as well as political and social ideologies were largely unchanged. The First World War, or "Great War", as it was known, began...
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91Irena Sendler, A Heroine of the Holocaust
Four 9th graders captured the spirit of one woman’s courage and compassion. Their project inspired their community and, ultimately, attracted global attention. This is the life of Irena Sendler in Poland and the students in Kansas who told her amazing story to the entire world.
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92A Shameful Repetition of History: Japanese Interment Camps
The results of World War II are some of the most significant in history. One of the consequences of America's going to war with Japan, however, is often overlooked in many textbooks and unknown to numbers of people. Multiple Japanese Americans or...
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89The WWII Bombing of Boise City in Oklahoma
The Bombing of Boise City was the only continental American town to be bombed during World War II. This article explains the full story.
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88Have Your Own 1940's Burlesque Photo Shoot for Men and Women
An article suggesting having a 1940's photo shoot or having a professional photo shoot. Includes a 1940's style guide to popular fashions, discusses the trend of fashion during WWII, and includes a tutorial on how to apply makeup from this time period. There is a special section for men's fashion in the 1940's.
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87A Visit to the Arizona Military Museum
March 12, 2010 I first heard about the Arizona Military Museum a couple of years ago shortly after I had published my Hub on Mathew Juan, who was the first Arizonan and eighth Native American killed in combat during World War I. I was told that...
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87Evolution of the Zipper - From Neanderthal Man to Modern Day
Today, you can find zippers on nearly everything, from all sorts of clothing, luggage, pencil cases, pocketbooks, shoes, and so much more. 90% of zippers are manufactured in Japan with The YKK Company, being the biggest manufacturer. Zippers are...
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85Historical culture clashes between Japan and the U.S.
There are more differences between the United States and Japan than conflicting values during World War II. Cultural and societal differences between the two nations and its peoples shaped beliefs and perceptions and thus interactions within those...
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