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The Armor Of Democracy: Volunteerism On The Home Front In World War Ii California, Christopher Michael Head
The Armor Of Democracy: Volunteerism On The Home Front In World War Ii California, Christopher Michael Head
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This paper is an in-depth study on the role of Home Front Volunteerism in California during World War II. It argues that Volunteerism was integral to America’s eventual victory. This paper fills a gap in historical writings on World War II and shows that Volunteerism is a topic worthy of study. Volunteerism played a major role in California. It helped to keep morale high even when the war was progressing poorly. Volunteerism also helped to create new communities out of those shattered by the upheaval of the Great Depression. It provided a patriotic outlet for Americans desperate to aid the …