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I've always been fascinated with the 1940's. It was a decade of the big bands and the golden age of cinema. It was also a time of turmoil.

World War II showed us just how inhumane the human race could be. Luckily, it also showed us how heroic ordinary people could become when necessary.

Now the 1940's are popular once again. Young people are listening to the music of their grandparents and learning to dance like them. Movies on World War II are getting critical raves and making it big at the box office.

Just like with any trend, the internet hasn't fallen behind. Here are some of my favorite sites about this time in history.

The Ultimate Cary Grant Pages is dedicated to one of the most popular actors in classic movies. Find out about his movies, his personal life, and even answer some trivia. Do you know all the characters he played? A must see for any Cary fan.

One of the best shows to be made in the 1990's was about a radio station in the late 1930's and early 1940's, called Remember Wenn. Linda Young's Remember Wenn Fan Site has everything you need to know about this program.

There is a character list, a detailed episode guide, fanfiction, and advice on how to get the show back in production for a fifth season.

The Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum is located in
Hyde Park, NY. This online companion site will give you official information on one of the most beloved presidents of this country. Not only did he help bring us out of the Depression, but he kept our morale up during World War II.

Eleanor Roosevelt It wouldn't do to talk about FDR without mentioning his wife Eleanor. She wasn't just the wife of a president, but a formidable lady in her own right.

She was a strong supporter for civil rights, and also helped draft The Declaration of Human Rights. This page is one person's tribute to her. It has quotes from Eleanor and links to other sites, as well as a listing of books written by and about her.

Swing, Swing, Swing (In a Ring) is a web ring devoted to swing music. Hey, daddy-o, do you want to be a hepcat? Learn how to jitterbug and jive? Here you'll find 120 sites that play big band music, show you where to find cool swing clubs, and learn the difference between the Lindy Hop and East Coast Swing. Hey, 'it don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing'.

All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
Baseball has always been part of the American culture, ranking up there with apple pie. So what was the country to do when all the men were fighting in World War II? Call on the women, of course.

You can learn all about the history of the league, find out who the batting champions were, and see how closely "A League of Their Own" was to the real story.

World War II Commemoration
World War II was one of the most tragic times in history. This site will show you why we can never forget, and why we need to remember. In it are articles ranging from Churchill to the Holocaust, links to other sites, and even air combat films, that can be downloaded and viewed on your computer. Now you can see history as it really happened.

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