Reflecting on Ohio’s role in World War II and preserving the memories of veterans
Note: This "Sound of Ideas" episode originally aired on Sept. 2, 2025
Sept. 2 is the 80th anniversary of the official end to World War II, weeks after fighting ended. It's the day when Japanese envoys formally signed the Instrument of Surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
And on this important anniversary, we wanted to talk about how this war completely changed the world order, transforming the U.S. to the leader of the free world. We'll discuss Ohio's role in the fight against fascism, and how locals are helping to preserve these experiences.
Our collective memories of this war…
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