Title: Today in history
Description: Presents a brief history of the combat between U.S. and Japanese forces during the World War II. On June 21, 1945, Japanese troops surrendered the Pacific Island of Okinawa to the United States. Also, June 21 marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere in the year 2002. Also includes information of Samuel Herman Gottscho, William Schleisner and their combined Gottscho-Schleisner collection.
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945, Military relations, Campaigns, Summer
Places: United States, Japan, Okinawa Island
People: Samuel H. Gottscho (1875-1971), William H. Schleisner (1912-1962)