Was World War II the ‘Good War’?
Society & Culture Was World War II the ‘Good War’? Elizabeth Samet argues America’s collective memory of the conflict skews contemporary politics. Alan Jacobs / July 21, 2026 Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Photo by Joe Rosenthal of the Associated Press).
- ▪Society & Culture Was World War II the ‘Good War’?
- ▪Elizabeth Samet argues America’s collective memory of the conflict skews contemporary politics.
- ▪Alan Jacobs / July 21, 2026 Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Photo by Joe Rosenthal of the Associated Press).
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Society & Culture Was World War II the ‘Good War’? Elizabeth Samet argues America’s collective memory of the conflict skews contemporary politics. Is she right? Alan Jacobs / July 21, 2026 Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Photo by Joe Rosenthal of the Associated Press). Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Photo by Joe Rosenthal of the Associated Press). Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email (0) Open and scroll to the comments section Editor’s Note: The Second World War has captivated Americans for decades, appearing in the books we read, the movies we watch, and even our own family lore.
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