The German-American Community during World War II

Authors

Monica Forsthoefel, Franciscan University of Steubenville

Abstract

This work examines the German-American community in the United States and its experiences during the turbulent years of World War II. It explores and analyzes the opinions German-Americans had of Hitler and his regime, as well as the effect that was wrought by the anti-German sentiment prevalent in the United States at the time. Furthermore, this work touches on the Nazi presence in the United States during the pre-war years and the most prominent American Nazi organization at the time, the German-American Bund. Finally, it addresses the sudden and protracted internment of thousands of German-Americans perpetrated by a fearful and cautious United States Government. Despite a dearth of public attention, the German-American experience during World War II is an admirable example of triumph over adversity and unwavering patriotism in the face of substantial and public distrust and suspicion.

First Page

51

Last Page

63

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Recommended Citation

Forsthoefel, Monica (2020) "The German-American Community during World War II," Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History: Vol. 10: Iss. 1, Article 4.
DOI: 10.20429/aujh.2020.100104
Available at: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/aujh/vol10/iss1/4