Heroes & Homecomings: Norman Rockwell and WWII

What happens when an artist known for his use of humor tackles the serious subject of war? America's most beloved illustrator created dozens of images related to the second World War. What happens when an artist known for his use of humor tackles the serious subject of war? This program explores how his work departs from earlier artistic interpretations of American conflicts and considers how and why he chose specific wartime themes to present to the millions of readers of the Saturday Evening Post.