How have everyday objects and cherished family memories become our most powerful link to Utah’s World War II experience? This interactive lecture, featuring object stories …
From Desert to Defense: Utah’s Transformation in World War II | Perspectives 2025
Discover how Utah became a cornerstone of America’s national defense during World War II. Due to its strategic inland location and vast, open spaces, the …
Utah’s WWII Narratives | Perspectives 2025
How are historians helping to shape our understanding of Utah and WWII? Discover fresh insights into the historical context, research methodologies, and diverse interpretations of …
Public Memory and Commemoration: WWII in the Memory of Utahns | Perspectives 2025
From 1941 to 1945, the United States of America was involved in the largest and most destructive war in the history of the world. It …
Japanese American Experience in the West | Perspectives 2025
Explore the complexities of the Japanese American experience during World War II, marked uncertainty that included forced relocation, loyalty oaths, and military service. This lecture …





