Crucible Of A Generation: How The Attack On Pearl Harbor Transformed America

Synopsis

Crucible Of A Generation Tells The Story Of The Fifteen Days Surrounding The Japanese Attack On Pearl Harbor Through The Pages Of Eight Leading American Newspapers. Focusing On Publications Including The New York Times And The Chicago Tribune, J. Kenneth Brody Paints A Vivid Picture Of United States Political Culture And Society At A Pivotal Moment In The Nation's History. Brody Considers The Papers In Full, From Headlines To Help Wanted Ads, In A Text Richly Illustrated With Archival Images, Wartime Posters, And Editorial Cartoons. The Book Provides A Compelling Snapshot Of The United States And The Role Of The Media At A Time Of Dramatic Tension And Global Change.--provided By Publisher. J. Kenneth Brody. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.