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War Stories
Saving and sharing the memories of our past before they're lost and gone forever


A Strange Christmas with a Special Christmas Guest
Christmas 1941 in the United States was an unusual and difficult one. Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, and the United States had entered World War II on December 8. It was a Christmas of much uncertainty. The country did, however, have a special holiday visitor! On December 22, Winston Churchill, the famous British Prime Minister, came to visit President Franklin D. Roosevelt to discuss war strategies. He stayed at the White House for three weeks. On Christmas
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Eleanor: Our World War II First Lady
The more I learn about Eleanor Roosevelt, the more I admire her. Even though she was born to a wealthy, privileged family, she had to...
Jul 27, 20232 min read


Thankful in 1943 and Today
Thanksgiving Day during World War II was not the same for most American families. They were separated from loved ones fighting in the...
Nov 1, 20193 min read


A Piece of World War II History in Georgia
This past Saturday I finally got to visit a true piece of War World II history right in Georgia! In the city of Warm Springs, sits...
Apr 24, 20181 min read


The March of Dimes
World War II brought many changes to the world both during and after the war, and not all of the changes were bad. Did you know Americans...
Sep 5, 20141 min read
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