Hollywood's Contribution to America's World War II Effort

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1700 College Crescent Virginia Beach, VA 23453 United States

Pungo Auditorium - F133

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Monday, May 13, 2024 (one day)

10:00 AM-12:00 PM on Mon

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$15.00

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During World War II, all industries had a wartime role to play--even the entertainment industry. Two weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt opined that Hollywood could make a "very useful contribution" to America's war effort. Many in Hollywood agreed. From morale boosting pictures to bond drives and the military service of A-list celebrities, the entertainment industry went on to play a significant--if controversial role--in the fight to defeat the Axis powers.

Amanda Williams is a graduate of Randolph-Macon Woman's College with a B.A. in History and Art History, Her M.A. in History is from Old Dominion University. She specializes in military history, intelligence studies, and women's history.