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World War II involved more than 30 countries and touched almost every part of the globe. For six years, from Hitler’s invasion of Poland to the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the world experienced the most devastating war in history. The stories of those who lived it are captured in photographs taken during World War II.

The National Archives holds and preserves millions of photos from World War II. Photographers, documenting on a huge scale, took photos of every activity of the war—training, combat, support services, and much more. These select photographs depict the ways Americans supported the war, from the efforts on the home front to the men and women who served in the military.

World War II:Americans at War

National Archives Traveling Exhibits Servicewww.archives.gov/exhibits/natesNATES@nara.gov816.268.8088

Exhibition DetailsContent: 40 framed and matted black & white and color digital prints, 10 large-format murals, text panels, and identification labels

Curator:Jennifer N. Johnson, National Archives Traveling Exhibits Service (NATES)

Supplemental Materials: Educational and promotional resources, including an education and resource guide, marketing resources, installation manual, and exhibit-related products through the National Archives Store.

Rental Fee: $3,500 for 7-week display

Security Requirements:Limited security and environmental controls

Shipping:Exhibitor is responsible for all outgoing shipping costs

Size:200 linear feet

Number of Crates: 3 (estimated)

Insurance:Insured by the National Archives

Tour Dates:World War II: Americans at War is available for tour 2019 through 2022. Dates are subject to change.

Project Status:In development

More About this ExhibitionMilitary photographers shot hundreds of thousands of photographs that documented American activities, both at home and abroad during World War II. This exhibit will focus on photographic themes, and feature both framed photographs and large-format murals.