The Century: America's Time Miniseries Episode 7 1941-1945: Homefront 1999
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The shock of Pearl Harbor awoke America from its dream of isolationism. As troops went overseas and industry ramped up to supply the urgent need for war materials, a new wave of Southern blacks migrated north and west to fill the workforce – along with millions of women, who exchanged housework for war work. This program discusses the effects of World War II on the home front, spotlighting the war’s impact as a catalyst for economic, demographic, and social change.
- Released: 1999-04-19
- Runtime: 45 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Peter Jennings
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