A Fresh Look at an Epic Conflict. World War II Revisited

World War II was the deadliest conflict in human history, engulfing much of the globe between 1939 and 1945. Hundreds of Franklinites, indeed a substantial portion of the whole male population, served in uniform. Once widely remembered as a clear struggle between good and evil, the war is increasingly viewed through a more complex lens, reflecting changing attitudes toward its causes, conduct, and consequences.

On Sunday, Nov. 8., Franklin resident, Sam Oppenheim, Professor Emeritus from California State University, with wide teaching experiences on both coasts, will tackle this topic with a review of some of the basics, including the impact of the war in Franklin. Sam will be remembering the losses of WW I and WW II, but he’ll look at it in a slightly different approach rather than a simple narrative and try to put certain aspects of those wars in historical perspective.

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street and is open on Sunday  from 1 to 4. The program, which should last about 60 minutes, starts at 1:15. Admission is free but donations are encouraged.