Like the rest of the nation, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, evoked feelings of shock and outrage and inspired pride and volunteerism among the citizens of Florida as they made themselves readily available to their nation.
Victory Begins at Home: Florida During World War II details the legacy of Florida’s participation in the war and brings the homefront to life through first-hand accounts and rare WWII-era objects from the collections of MOSH, the Jacksonville Historical Society and Guest Curator Stephen Cargile.