During the early 1940s, Vanport, Oregon, was the second largest city in the state. But on a Sunday afternoon in May 1948, it disappeared completely — destroyed by a catastrophic flood. A national ...

The early 1940s were riddled with uncertainty. World War II loomed large over daily life, reshaping industry, families, and the rhythm of American towns. Gas was rationed, and every home seemed to hum ...

Since October, Sarah Neal has spent most weekends helping people navigate the downtown River Walk just as they could when it first opened in the early 1940s — from the comfort of their own little boat ...

The 1940s was a perilous yet transformative time for the United States. Transitioning from the Great Depression to World War II just before the start of the decade, ‘40s America was ripe with fear and ...

Probably one of the most notable historical time periods, particularly for an older generation, was that of the early 1940s, the war years. Consider a few facts and information to more effectively ...

It’s a cliché to refer to a decade as a "decade of change." In the summation of our nation's history, what decade wasn't a decade of change? Change is perhaps the great constant of American history, ...

Photos from April 15, 1940, shows the commissary warehouse that once stood on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis. The installation was called Camp McCoy in 1940. The photo is one of many found in a ...

Some songs become hits but will fall out of the memory of the public as quickly as they vacate the charts. Sometimes, though, songs come along that stand the test of time. They get passed down from ...

Street style is always changing and sometimes it can reflect the views and current conflicts in society. In the late 1940s, women's street style featured a lot of A-line dresses and an emphasis on ...