America Goes to War [2 Discs]

"As originally seen on PBS affiliates, this epic-length documentary series offers a sweeping chronicle of America's various homefront efforts to support its servicemen during overseas conflicts. The program resurrects feelings of nostalgia and national pride by drawing on such elements as newsreels, propaganda documentaries, animation, period music, movies, and much more. Installments include: ""While the Storm Clouds Gather,"" ""On the Shady Side of the Street,"" ""Accentuating the Positive,"" ""It's Been a Long, Long Time"" and more."