Even in the worst of times, people find ways to make themselves happy.

Often, they draw closer to their people.

Or, sometimes, it comes with the recognition of small miracles in their own backyard.

Few would say the late 1930s and early 1940s were happy times.

Yet, in one of history’s darkest eras, there were joyful moments.

Here are some of them.

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