It was said that the First World War would be the war to end all wars; Unfortunately, American President Woodrow Wilson was wrong. In 1939, Germany invaded Poland and the global conflict, World War II, broke out. Fought from 1939 to 1945, World War II was between the Allied Powers and the Axis Powers. The Axis powers were led by Germany, Japan, and Italy. The Allied Powers were led by the United States, Great Britain, France, and several other countries. In total, more than sixty million people were killed, making World War II the deadliest conflict in modern history. United States intervention after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 ended the war 4 years later. World War II brought many cultural and social changes to the United States, characterized by an increase in women's participation in the workforce. , food rationing and voluntary organizations. Together, these elements advanced the war effort and created new opportunities. Tremendous patriotism was shown during World War II, but many new issues related to race, the role of women and minorities began to form. The person interviewed for this mission was Norbert Domek. During World War II, Mr. Domek attended high school in Minnesota. He was old enough to remember details about his family and community during the war. Mr Domek's father was a block keeper and his family participated in fundraisers, voluntary organizations and had personal stories about the effects of rationing and race relations in their neighborhood. In the interview, Mr. Domek described the direct effects of World War II on civic life. Mr. Domek was asked if his community was affected by wartime industrialization and/or temporary employment. "Temporary positions were o...... middle of paper ...... recalls participating in several local drives collecting scrap metal for tanks, aircraft and other weapon systems. Volunteer organizations were also prevalent at that time Although Mr. Domek did not participate in these volunteer organizations, his father was a block guard when he was a child, Mr. Domek remembers saving money “Once we had. enough dimes, we put them in a little book and when it was full, you took it to the post office and bought a bond” Mr. Domek’s interview gave a refreshing outlook on life. at home during the war The true scale of the collective sacrifices of the community and soldiers abroad was enormous. World War II affected local communities in unanticipated ways: civic life, gender and race relations, and support. community World War II was horrible, in ways unimaginable, but it brought out the best in the American people...