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2025-04-15

[12:46] Holocaust survivor marks liberation of Bergen-Belsen camp

A Holocaust survivor has said it is "up to us to guard against" a repetition of the World War II atrocity, 80 years after the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

rte.ie/news/world/2025/0415/15

#Holocaust #theWorldWarII #80years #Bergen

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2025-01-26

[07:00] How the Nazis carried out their 'Final Solution'

The World War II extermination of Europe's Jews by Nazi Germany began after the invasion of Poland in 1939 and increased in scale with the creation of death camps.

rte.ie/news/europe/2025/0126/1

#TheWorldWarII #Europe #Jews #Nazi #Poland #1939

Dorothea LangeDorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online
2025-01-21

Japanese relocation, California. Ester Naite, an office worker from Los Angeles, is shown operating an electric iron in her quarters at Manzanar, California, a War Relocation Authority center where evacuees of Japanese ancestry will spend the duration. Miss Naito works in an office at the center

#Japanese #California #Naite #LosAngeles #Manzanar #Naito #theWorldWarII #JapaneseAmericans #UnitedStates #EstherNaito #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

loc.gov/pictures/item/20176999

A black and white photograph of a woman ironing clothes on an ironrite in what appears to be her quarters at Manzanar, California. The setting is indicative of the World War II internment of Japanese Americans during which they were relocated by the United States government into concentration camps known as war relocation centers or "relocation centers." In this image, a woman identified as Esther Naito is shown working in an office at one such center.
Dorothea LangeDorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-12-18

Japanese American selling possessions

#JapaneseAmerican #theWorldWarII #Japanese #photography #DorotheaLange

The black and white photograph captures a moment from the World War II era, depicting individuals of Japanese descent during their internment in camps. A man wearing glasses is assisting an older woman with her paperwork at what appears to be an administrative or registration desk within the camp's facilities. The elderly women stands beside him as he writes on paper while seated over a typewriter, which suggests they might be filling out forms or records. Their expressions convey a sense of anxiety and seriousness typical during this tumultuous period in history. In the background, other people are partially visible; one young child is peeking through her mother's arm to observe what is happening at the desk. The wooden paneled walls suggest an indoor setting with functional design, indicative of temporary housing facilities established for internment camps.
Dorothea LangeDorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-12-13

Japanese Americans outside barracks

#JapaneseAmericans #theWorldWarII #photography #DorotheaLange

This black and white photograph captures a group of people standing outdoors, likely in the mid-20th century based on their clothing. In the foreground are four individuals: two men wearing hats and short-sleeved shirts, one woman with her hair curled into waves, also dressed in shorts and a blouse, and another woman partially obscured behind them. The man to the left wears a white shirt with horizontal stripes and has his back slightly turned towards us; he is smoking a cigarette. He's flanked by two women: one facing him directly, wearing a striped top, and the other standing beside her looking away. Behind this group stands another person in profile view, likely male based on attire, sporting a hat and white shirt with rolled-up sleeves. The backdrop consists of industrial-looking structures, perhaps barracks or sheds, under a clear sky indicating fair weather conditions. This scene exudes an atmosphere reminiscent of wartime internment camps during the World War II era where Japanese Americans were often relocated to such facilities. The image is captioned "Japanese Americans outside barracks," which provides context for its historical and cultural significance.
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2024-10-15

[10:08] WW II remembrance centre Westerbork hit by rising costs

The World War II remembrance centre at Kamp Westerbork in Drenthe is asking for extra financial help from the government...

dutchnews.nl/2024/10/ww-ii-rem

#TheWorldWarII #KampWesterbork #Drenthe

Dorothea LangeDorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-05-02

Oklahomans in potato pickers' camp near Shafter, California

#Oklahomans #Shafter #California #theWorldWarII

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177699

The image is a vintage black and white photograph showing a group of men in military uniforms sitting under a canopy or tent. The men are arranged in a casual manner, with some facing the camera while others have their backs turned. They appear to be relaxing or resting during what might be a break from their duties. In the background, there is a vehicle with large tires and spoked wheels, indicative of the period's transportation technology. The setting suggests that this photo captures a moment in time when these individuals were engaged in military service, possibly related to the World War II effort given the style of their uniforms and the equipment around them.

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