This course is designed for us to preserve the memory of those who fought and lived through one of the most exciting and deadliest time periods of history. Those who lived through this time period are referred to as the “Greatest Generation”. They learned to live without loved ones, overcame fear, displayed countless acts of heroism and courage, defied stereotypes, stood up to segregation, rationed, recycled, and sacrificed. Men and women signed up for the military or contributed to the war effort at home because they felt that it was the right thing to do. This class will meet over several days in the summer which also includes field trips in New England to Battleship Cove, The Wright Museum and Fort Dearborn. (There is an entrance fee for each museum). There is also required reading and a project for the class that must be completed prior to the class starting in the summer.