Tom Brokaw called the military men of World War II “the greatest generation.” The United States dedicated a memorial to them. Documentaries and films tell their stories. Books recount their triumphs and their disappointments.

The exhibition Remembering World War II: Pearl Harbor and Beyond kept this tradition alive. For two years, curators, designers and conservators have worked together to fashion a unique illustration of the war in Europe and the South Pacific as well as the homefront. The items in the exhibition were created during the war and others were brought home from the front as souvenirs and mementos.

The images and information in this website are designed to provide lasting memories of individuals who fought the war both at home and abroad.