University of Dayton professors John Heitmann and Todd Uhlman taught a class about 1970s American car culture and films of the era. Using examples like "Easy Rider," "American Graffiti" and "Badlands," they argued these films reflected many Americans' disillusionment and glorified the open road as a way to take back control in the face of societal changes. They also talked about the impact of oil shortages, the rise of coast-to-coast races called "Cannonball Runs," and the popularity of trucker movies and music.
This 1942 War Department film presented instruction on how pilots can perform aerobatic moves such as loops, rolls, and spins. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
This U.S. Air Force video from 1951 described air defense strategies post World War II that resulted in the Tactical Air Command. This film was released as "Look to the Skies." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Author Adam Mendelsohn discussed when and why Jews decided to enlist in the war and how they created community within their ranks. The Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies in Rockville, Maryland, hosted this event.
American University professor Pamela Nadell taught a class about the rise in anti-Semitism in America between World War I and II. She described the 1915 lynching of Jewish man Leo Frank in Georgia, how international anti-Semitic texts made their way to America, and the role Henry Ford played in spreading anti-Jewish sentiments.
Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Colette Peters and Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz testify on deaths in the federal prison system before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Historian Melvyn Leffler talked about George W. Bush, American foreign policy, and the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War with Martin DiCaro, host of the Washington Times "History As It Happens" podcast. This program was part of the Washington Times taping of their history podcast.
The Peace History Society hosted a discussion on antiwar protests during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. This event took place at Gwynedd Mercy University in Pennsylvania.
Author Samuel Freedman explored Hubert Humphrey's early political career and his advocacy for civil rights at the 1948 Democratic National Convention. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
Defense Department officials and policy advocates testify on traumatic brain injury and blast exposure care before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee.
Author Adam Mendelsohn discussed when and why Jews decided to enlist in the war and how they created community within their ranks. The Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies in Rockville, Maryland, hosted this event.
American University professor Pamela Nadell taught a class about the rise in anti-Semitism in America between World War I and II. She described the 1915 lynching of Jewish man Leo Frank in Georgia, how international anti-Semitic texts made their way to America, and the role Henry Ford played in spreading anti-Jewish sentiments.
Historian Melvyn Leffler talked about George W. Bush, American foreign policy, and the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War with Martin DiCaro, host of the Washington Times "History As It Happens" podcast. This program was part of the Washington Times taping of their history podcast.
The Peace History Society hosted a discussion on antiwar protests during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. This event took place at Gwynedd Mercy University in Pennsylvania.
Author Samuel Freedman explored Hubert Humphrey's early political career and his advocacy for civil rights at the 1948 Democratic National Convention. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
Author Adam Mendelsohn discussed when and why Jews decided to enlist in the war and how they created community within their ranks. The Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies in Rockville, Maryland, hosted this event.
American University professor Pamela Nadell taught a class about the rise in anti-Semitism in America between World War I and II. She described the 1915 lynching of Jewish man Leo Frank in Georgia, how international anti-Semitic texts made their way to America, and the role Henry Ford played in spreading anti-Jewish sentiments.
Historian Melvyn Leffler talked about George W. Bush, American foreign policy, and the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War with Martin DiCaro, host of the Washington Times "History As It Happens" podcast. This program was part of the Washington Times taping of their history podcast.
The Peace History Society hosted a discussion on antiwar protests during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. This event took place at Gwynedd Mercy University in Pennsylvania.
Author Samuel Freedman explored Hubert Humphrey's early political career and his advocacy for civil rights at the 1948 Democratic National Convention. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
Author Adam Mendelsohn discussed when and why Jews decided to enlist in the war and how they created community within their ranks. The Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies in Rockville, Maryland, hosted this event.
