After the Great Depression and the attack on Pearl Harbor, it was impossible to escape the impact of World War II. Residents of Chicago and the Suburbs sustained the effort to win the war enduring food and gas rationing while buying war bonds and planting Victory gardens. They produced much needed war equipment, fed military personnel, and even participated in secret war-related projects. Join Dennis Doyle, professor of history at Joliet Junior College for an examination of the efforts of the people of Chicago and the suburbs and the impact of the war on them.

Our speaker, Dennis Doyle, is a History Professor at Joliet Jr. College in Joliet, Illinois. He teaches History of World War II and History of Civil War courses. He has a BA History from Colorado State University, MA Sociology from DePaul University and MA Military History, American University. Currently, he is President of Chicago Civil War Round Table June, 2024-June, 2025. He has completed numerous public speaking assignments in the Chicago area and nationally.

The Webinar will be recorded and available on the CGS website in the members only section.

Registration is required via the Chicago Genealogical Society website under Events. Registration will close 1 hour prior to the event. The meet-up will take place virtually via ZOOM. All people registered will receive an email the morning of the event with log-in instructions and a link. This information is not to be shared.

Note: This webinar is FREE for CGS members. Non-Members can register for the event for $10. No refunds.