Vanishing Generation, Part 10 - Remembering - Episode 10

The single most important event in world history in the 20th century occurred more than sixty years ago, and we have lost many of our ties to that past. Preserving the history of World War II has great importance to our future.

Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum began in 1975 when the U.S.S. Yorktown was brought to this pier. More ships have joined the Yorktown since then. P

Patriots Point stands ready to instruct future generations about the sacrifices that have been made to preserve our freedom. 

Standards

• 5.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the economic, political, and social effects of World War II, the Holocaust, and their aftermath (i.e., 1930–1950) on the United States and South Carolina.
  • 5.3.E Analyze multiple perspectives on the economic, political, and social effects of World War II and its aftermath using primary and secondary sources.
• 8.5.CO Compare South Carolina and U.S. wartime contributions and demobilization after World War II.
• USHC.4.CC Examine the continuity and changes on the U.S. homefront surrounding World War I and World War II.
• USHC.4.E Utilize primary and secondary sources to analyze the impact of changes in American foreign policy, worldwide conflicts, and business cycles in capitalism.