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A Foreign Field that is Forever Changed

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. In Ocracoke, North Carolina, a small plot of land exists comprised of four graves surrounded by a white picket fence. This small cemetery is actually owned by the British government and is home to four sailors from the antisubmarine ship the HMS Bedforshire which was sunk by a German U-Boat off of the coast of NC in 1942 This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A Life-Saving Team: Gertrude Elion and Dr. George Hitchings

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Gertrude Elion and Dr. George Hitchings came from different backgrounds but teamed up in 1944 at the Burroughs Welcome Company. Their research led to medicines that fight leukemia, malaria, and AIDS. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A North Carolina WASP

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. With a degree in fine arts from Duke University and a private pilot's license, North Carolinian Katherine Lee Harris Adams took to the skies with the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II. Test-flying repaired aircraft and transporting planes between bases, Kate Adams proudly served her country. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Agriculture at the State Fair

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. At the heart of North Carolina's economy and culture lie its rich agricultural resources. Learn how the North Carolina State Fair evolved as a way for North Carolinians to share new technology and to show the rest of the country "the variety and magnificence of the products and resources of North Carolina." This article appeared in the Fall 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Aviation in North Carolina, 1873-2003

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Investigate state's aviation history and learn how North Carolina earned the motto First in Flight. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Blimps Over Elizabeth City

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. The U.S. government used blimps during WWII in order to protect its ships and harbors. Prior to the start of WWII, only one blimp station existed in the United States. However, with the mounting tensions in Europe, the U.S. government decided to establish several blimp stations along the U.S. coast. One such blimp station was the Weeksville Naval Air Station which was built outside of Elizabeth City, N.C. Blimps from Weeksville worked throughout WWII as ship escorts and participated in search and rescue work. After the war, the station passed through several different owners and is today owned by TCOM, a subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric, where it continues to house blimps. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Courage above and beyond the Call of Duty: Tar Heels in World War II

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Many North Carolinians performed heoric feats of bravery during World War II. Learn about some of these men such as Major George Preddy Jr., Jacklyn "Jack" Lucus, and Commander Norman M. Miller who were honored by the military for their courageous actions during the war. This article first appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

David "Carbine" Williams and the Invention of the M1 Carbine

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. David Marshall Williams, of Cumberland County, developed a short-stroke gas piston. His invention became an important part of the Carbine Caliber .30 M1, the military rifle of World War II. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Don't You Know There's a War On?

Video, Online. This program explores the inspiring firsthand accounts of eleven individuals who experienced World War II. These men and women belong to what broadcast journalist Tom Brokaw calls the "greatest generation." They are ordinary citizens who did extraordinary things for their country. Whether they saw combat or collected scrap metal, North Carolinians joined countless Americans who served, sacrificed, and persevered during the war. 33 minutes   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Don't You Know There's a War On?

At the Museum, Virtual Field Trip. This updated virtual field trip focuses on World War II from a North Carolina perspective. Hands-on activities, images and voices from World War II participants, and interactive discussion help students learn about life for North Carolinians on the home front and at war.   details

Enemies and Friends: POWs in the Tar Heel State

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. During WWII, Prisoner of War (POW) camps existed not only in Europe and Asia, but the United States as well. Robert D. Billinger Jr. examines several POW camps that existed in North Carolina during the second world war. Many of the camps inhabitants (mostly Italians and Germans) performed agricultural labor for local farmers, and generally reported that they had a positive experience while in the state. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Everybody's War: North Carolina and World War II

History-in-a-Box. Everyday life changed during World War II as families were separated, food and goods were rationed, and travel and pleasure driving were curtailed. North Carolinians from the mountains to the coast helped the war effort by volunteering, by salvaging and conserving, by growing Victory gardens, and by buying war bonds. Use the scrapbook of memories; the stories of North Carolinians; and objects, images, and words of the period to teach about the changes that this war brought to our state.   details

Fighter Pilot: Vernon Haywood

NIE Article, Online. Can you imagine flying more than 6,000 hours in your lifetime? North Carolina's Colonel Vernon Haywood began flying in World War II with the Tuskegee Airmen, an African American fighter squadron. By the time he retired in 1971, he had spent enough hours behind the controls of military airplanes to fill 250 days! This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 7 November 2003.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Flying the Unfriendly Skies: North Carolinians in the Two World Wars

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Read about the lives and adventures of North Carolina's many heroic military aviators. From the bombardier on the Enola Gay to the first American to shoot down a German plane in World War I, North Carolinians took to the unfriendly skies to serve their country. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historianmagazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

From Hep Cats to Full Birds: Sland of the 1940s

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. During World War II new slang was created that incorporated many of the terms that were associated with the war and military life. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

George Preddy: Greensboro's Ace

NIE Article, Online. George Preddy was the Tar Heel State's top World War II ace. Find out how he earned his aviation honors. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 17 October 2003.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Help From the Home Front: Women's Clubs Contribute to the Cause

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. While many American men were fighting in Europe and the Pacific during WWII, American women contributed to the war effort in a variety of ways at home. Women’s clubs raised money, namely through bond sales, that financed the purchase of planes, ships, and bombers. They also sponsored programs that contributed to national defense, volunteered in the Red Cross, and implemented programs designed to improve morale. One particular women’s club, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of North Carolina, ranked fourth in overall bond sales in the United States. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Hospital Cars Rode the Rails

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. During World War II, the U.S. Army had a series of railroad passenger cars built to carry wounded soldiers from hospital ships to military hospitals across the United States. However the history of the hospital car can be traced back to the Civil War. These cars were in use through the Korean War, after which they were surplused and sold off. The NC Transportation Museum has one of the hospital cars on display at its museum. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Mary Nicholson: Pioneering Aviator

NIE Article, Online. Amelia Earhart was not the only female aviator of her time. Learn about North Carolinian Mary Nicholson, who died while ferrying military planes in Britain in World War II. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 14 November 2003.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

North Carolina at Home and in Battle during World War II

Professional Development, Online. Learn how World War II affected North Carolinians and how the state’s men, women, and children contributed to the war effort at home and abroad. Advance registration is required. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

North Carolina in World War II Time Line

Time Line, Online. Highlights seminal events of World War II, with a focus on North Carolina’s wartime role.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

North Carolina's Wartime Miracle: Defending the Nation

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. The United States' entry into WWII led to a frenzy of military base construction, especially in North Carolina. Learn how this unprecedented wave of building helped to ease North Carolina out of the Great Depression and contribute to Allied victory. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

North Carolina’s American Indians in World War II

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. American Indians from North Carolina served in World War II in different ways. Men from many tribes enlisted or were drafted into the military, and women grew Victory gardens, bought war bonds, and served as nurses or WASP pilots. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Posters Help Win the War at Home

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. While World War II raged on in Europe and the Pacific, the U.S. government initiated its own assault on the general public in the form of propaganda. Specifically, because they were inexpensive and easy to produce and display, posters became a major medium for promoting patriotism in America during the war. This article examines some of the major themes these posters addressed in relation to the war. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Rendezvous with History: Thomas W. Ferebee and the Enola Gay

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Thomas W. Ferebee started his life as a simple farm boy who grew up outside of Mocksville, North Carolina. However, World War II propelled the high-school athlete to enlist in the Army Air Corps where he distinguished himself as an outstanding bombardier. In 1945, Ferebee served as the bombardier on the Enola Gay, which dropeed the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. This article examines Ferebee's life as well as the controversy surrounding the bombing of Hiroshima.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

The Gatling Gun

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. After the Civil War broke out, Hertford County native Richard Jordan Gatling developed a powerful gun that could fire more than 200 bullets per minute. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Tom Davis: Entrepreneur of the Air

NIE Article, Online. Founder of North Carolina's Piedmont Airlines, Tom Davis guided his company through some tough times in the airline industry. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 12 December 2003.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Touching Base with a Tuskegee Airman

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. The all-black Tuskegee Airmen differed from other World War II air squadrons, and not just because of the brightly painted tails on their fighter planes. Read North Carolinian Wilson Vash Eagleson's recollections of his time as a pilot with the famous squadron. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

When World War II Was Fought Off North Carolina's Beaches

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Military action was not restricted solely to Europe and the Pacific during World War II. German U-boasts patrolled parts of the United States coast including the North Carolina shoreline. The German U-boats were responsible for several attacks on American ships off of the NC coast until increased air and naval patrols by the American forces, as well as the efforts of vigilant American volunteers, help to repel this threat. This article focuses on the impact that German U-boats had on the North Carolina coast. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

William C. Lee: "Father of the Airborne"

NIE Article, Online. North Carolina has not always been home to the Army Airborne. It was not until the eve of the U.S. entry into World War II that General William C. Lee, known as the "Father of the Airborne," developed the first platoon of paratroopers. Lee's 101st Airborne Division jumped to fame at the Battle of Normandy. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 31 October 2003.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Wilmington Helps Weld Allied Victory

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. During World War II, the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company built 243 ships for the Maritime Commission and U.S. Navy in Wilmington, N.C. The shipbuilding activities provided jobs for many North Carolinians who were still struggling with the economic devastation that resulted from the Great Depresssion. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Women in North Carolina History

Professional Development, Online. Discover how women have influenced North Carolina’s history. Learn how to integrate women’s history into your curriculum using stories, primary documents, Web site links, and other resources. Advance registration is required. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Women Step Up to Serve

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. North Carolinian women were active participants in World War II. This article examines a few of the women who made a difference by serving in the military during a time in which women were not always encouraged to do so. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

World War II Online Scrapbook

Virtual Scrapbook, Online. Before World War II Robert Neal (Bobby) Garrison worked as a jeweler, watch repairman, and engraver at Norman Ingle Jewelry Store in the Rowan County town of Salisbury. Like thousands of other young Americans, Garrison soon found himself in a military uniform and on the way to places he had only heard about. From November 1943 to December 1945 he served in the United States Navy in Africa, France, and Sicily. While overseas he frequently purchased items to send to his wife, Mary White Garrison. Back home, Mrs. Garrison compiled a scrapbook of her husband's military service as a cherished memento to share with him when he returned.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

World War II Touched Lives in Every Community

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. What was it like to live in North Carolina during World War II? Dr. Annette Ayers examines the effect the war had on life in the Surry County community of Shoals. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).