Readers of the Editorial Board are familiar with my obsession with political time—or how one party and its ideas prevail with a majority of Americans for four or five decades before falling into a ...

Researchers exploring the underwater wreck of an American aircraft carrier have discovered what's left of a wood-panelled Ford automobile from the 1940s in the ship's hanger bay. It's not clear what ...

NEW YORK – When the 1940 census records are released, Verla Morris can consider herself a part of living history. The 99-year-old Morris will get to experience the novelty of seeing her own name and ...

I. Number of inhabitants. Total population for states, counties, and minor civil divisions; for urban and rural areas; for incorporated places; for metropolitan districts; and for census tracts.

The 1940s were a unique time with a lot of history packed into them, and it turns out that some items from that decade are becoming more valuable today. As someone who's always curious about which old ...

The prevailing styles of 1940s fashion? Well, that depends. Stylistically, the decade began with one look (fueled by wartime make-do-and-mend attitudes) and ended with an entirely other New Look (a ...

Researchers think the vehicle was used as a staff car by naval officers during World War II. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.