World War II

How America Built A Secret Appalachian City To Develop Atomic Weapons

Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams sits down with author Greg Mitchell to discuss "Bombshell," a new film from American Experience on PBS that details how the U.S. manipulated the public about the atomic bomb’s development and deployment.

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New American Experience Film Explores WWII Atomic Bomb, This West Virginia Morning

"Bombshell" is a new film from American Experience that explores how the government manipulated the public about the bomb’s development and deployment. Inside Appalachia’s Mason Adams spoke with author Greg Mitchell, who appears in the film.

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Morrisey Creates Commission To Create Statue Of Woody Williams

The commission will be chaired by Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby with members to be announced in the coming weeks. 

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Pieces Of Pearl Harbor History Play Part In Remembrance Ceremony

West Virginia University commemorated the anniversary of Pearl Harbor a day early this year. Each December, the bell of the USS West Virginia rings out in remembrance.

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