76th VJ Day Commemoration History Class

1 Lagrange Street,Newnan GA 30263

02 September, 2021

Description

History Lesson about the US and Japan in WW2 The Newnan Carnegie Library and UWG's Dr. Steve Goodson welcome you to a history lesson about the United States involvement in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Learn more about why the US went to war, why Japan was fighting, some of what went on during the war, and what Victory Over Japan Day is. The Carnegie Library is one of the most historically significant structures in downtown Newnan and was built in 1904. The building served as a library until 1987 and is now a honor system library with adult and children's programs.