Steven Casey

Franklin D. Roosevelt shortly before his public address in Chautauqua, New York, 14 August 1936. Associated Press/Alamy.

1936’s Promise of Peace: Roosevelt on Campaign

In August 1936 Franklin D. Roosevelt gave a boldly pacifist campaign speech, promising no American would have to go to war. It had seemed a realistic promise.

Londoners sleep through the early hours of the morning after a night of celebrations, 8 May 1945. Mirrorpix.

VE Day: The Quiet After the Peace

When VE Day finally came in May 1945 it was met with relief, exhaustion, and cynicism. Was the Second World War in Europe really over?

British forces on Sword Beach shortly after landing during the invasion of Normandy, 6 June 1944. Imperial War Museum (B 5114).

‘D-Day Has Come’

In spring 1944 the Allied invasion of France seemed inevitable. D-Day’s success was contingent on deception of the enemy. For that, officials turned to the press.