On November 23, 2026, LIFE magazine is returning to print, exactly 90 years after its photographic debut. What better time to look back at the magazine that helped Americans see the world during World War II?

In this episode of On the Victory Homefront, we're exploring the history of LIFE magazine and its remarkable role in bringing wartime photography into American homes.

From George Strock's groundbreaking photograph of fallen American servicemen in the Pacific to Robert Capa's unforgettable images of the D-Day landings, LIFE's war correspondents captured moments that helped Americans understand the realities of the fighting overseas.

But LIFE also documented the lives continuing back home. Its pages offered readers a glimpse of American factories, families, Hollywood, and the everyday experiences of a nation at war.

We'll also look at how LIFE changed in the decades following WWII, why its original issues remain such valuable historical resources, and what we can expect from its return to print in November 2026.