201 ► Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — War in Europe —

Formal warfare began in Europe on September 1st, 1939 with the German invasion of Poland, but there had already been fighting in Spain's civil war and in Ethiopia when Italy invaded North Africa in 1936. Furthermore, in a process called . . . — — Map (db m151806) HM

202 ► Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — War in the Pacific —

The Japanese Empire, like its European ally Germany, was determined to expand its control in East Asia by "annexing" territory and asserting control over the region. Japan took advantage of the European war to invade and seize French, Dutch, and . . . — — Map (db m151791) HM

203 ► Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Worcester World War II Memorial —

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204 ► Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — World War II —

The Second World War began when the German army, led by Nazi Führer Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland on September 1st, 1939. Germany already controlled Austria and parts of Czechoslovakia through a process called "Appeasement." In Asia, the conflict . . . — — Map (db m151809) HM

205 ► Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — World War II Time Capsule — Deposited June 4, 2016 — To be opened June 6, 2116 —

In honor of the courageous men and women of Worcester who served our country in the spirit of securing freedom, democracy, and peace for our nation and the world. May the memory of their bravery endure through the annal of time. Presented by . . . — — Map (db m151789) WM

206 ► Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester, Central Business District — First Lieutenant John V. Power —

The President of the United states takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to Lieutenant John V. Power United States Marine Corps Reserve for service as set forth in the following . . . — — Map (db m151822) WM

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