Some American commentators began to wonder what America would do to prepare for war. Others, remembering the horrors of the "war to end all wars" they had fought in Europe a little over two ...

Public can vote for their favorite restoration project through Oct. 11 – Five students from local high schools are among the ...

Charles Lindbergh may have been known as a legendary pilot, but he had another, more sinister position in American History: as a Nazi sympathizer and spokesperson for the America First Committee ...

In the 1940s, cigarette consumption was at an all-time high. Its popularity was largely fueled by aggressive marketing campaigns through sponsored radio programs, billboards, and magazine and ...

That is why this list focuses on just one decade: the 1940s. The 1940s were a fabulous decade for Alfred Hitchcock. After ...

In this article, we will examine the 1940 Lincoln Wheat penny and learn more about its background, characteristics, and ...

The de Havilland Comet, the world's first jet airliner, makes its maiden flight. First James Clayton lecture (Institution of Mechanical Engineers premier award of its type) is authorised by Council.

A six-team rival league, the third to call itself the American Football League, was formed, and the Columbus Bullies won its championship. Halas's Bears, with additional coaching by Clark Shaughnessy ...

Captain Marvel proved to be one of the most popular superhero comics of the Golden Age, regularly outselling the adventures of Superman during the 1940s. The sales of comic books increased ...

Winston Churchill became Prime Minister in May 1940 and promised never to surrender. The government introduced rationing, which limited the amount of food everyone could buy. In September 1940 ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) -On Saturday, the Cincinnati Museum Center is hosting 1940s Day, a celebration of the decade that allows guests to travel back in time. Guests can see classic cars, enter costume ...