Databases that cover World War II

Facts on File: American History Under World War II and the Forties: 1939-1949, look for Civilian Life, Military Life, and Civilians at Work for connected content.

Gale: US History in Context Topics covered include World War II (From this page, search within the results to get more specific information on recruitment and the homefront. Letters can be found under primary sources.) Prep Schools also appear in this resource.

Proquest Historical Newspapers Full-text coverage of the NY Times throughout World War II. Search by date or topic to locate connected content.

Web Resources that cover World War II

On the Homefront: American during the World War I and World War II

This collection of articles from the National Park Service present a variety of archival resources on America during World War II.

Your Number's Up, American in World War II Magazine

This article explains how the draft worked and why it was implemented in World War II.

Take a Closer Look at the Draft, The National World War II Museum

Offers a brief explanation of the use of the draft in World War II along with primary source photographs of draft cards and other connected materials.

Take a Closer Look at Recruitment Posters, The National World War II Museum

Features a brief explanation of how young men were recruited to enlist in World War II. Primary sources feature a collection of pro-enlisting posters.

The US Homefront during World War II

Every Citizen a Soldier: World War II posters and the American Homefront

Experiencing War: Stories from the Veterans History Project

Official Government Telegraphs on Soldiers

Western Union Missing in Action

Western Union Wounded in Action

Newspaper Headlines

New York World Telegram Headline

New York Times Headline

San Antonio Express Headline

Prep Schools

Phillips Exeter Academy

A Separate Peace by John Knowles