Produced in 1945 by the Treasury Department, “Peace Comes to America” contemplates the financial implications of the end of the war, and the responsibilities the government has to take care of its veterans — including wounded vets — as they transition back to “normal life.”

The film begins with President Truman’s declaration that Japan has surrendered and then shows the immediate aftermath around the world and the homecoming of millions of American men. VJ-Day. It then solemnly contrasts the victors and the defeated powers and their peoples, and provides some insight into America’s new responsibility as the world’s greatest superpower. The underlying idea of the film is that although World War II is over, Americans still have responsibility for their government, veterans of the war, and world security. The peacetime America’s future is not assured, and neither is the future success of our veterans, but must be carefully cultivated. Features appearances by President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of the Treasury Fred M. Vinson, and Ted R. Gamble, national director of the War Finance Division.

The film discusses the G.I. Bill, and the educational benefits provided for veterans.

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