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“Should Federal Lands be Open to Development?”
Earlier this year, President Trump signed an executive order that directed the Interior Department to…
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Lesson PlanThe Removal of Confederate Statues
After the end of the Civil War, many cities in the South and around the country erected statues honoring…
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How We Interpret History
Christy Coleman, CEO of the American Civil War Museum discussed how history, heritage and memory combine…
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Bell RingerThe Concept of Total War
Professor Michael Neiberg talks about the concept of total war, the difficulities of defining it, and…
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Bell RingerAbraham Lincoln's Writing of the Gettysburg Address
Professor Martin Johnson talked about Lincoln’s planning for and writing of the Gettysburg Address,…
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Bell RingerOverview: The 1963 March on Washington
Professor William P. Jones talked about the history of the march.
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Bell RingerRole of the Pullman Porter
Robert Lettenberger explained the role of Pull Porters throughout American history. The men who worked…
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Video ClipWhat Should Be Done About Confederate Statues?
A look at the issue of removing Confederate statues across the United States. Clips from President Trump…
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Video ClipParallels between the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Current North Korea Situation
Author Michael Dobbs discussed the historical parallels between the nuclear standoff with North Korea…
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Bell RingerCalifornia Indian Catastrophe
Professor Benjamin Madley talked about the California Indian Catastrophe between 1846-1873.
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Bell RingerNorth Korean Leader Kim Il-sung
Don Oberdorfer talks about the former leader of North Korea, his death and what it means for the country.
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Bell RingerLegacy of Slavery at Universities
Historian Leslie Harris talked about the relationship between slavery and early colleges and…
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Lesson PlanPolitical Cartoonist Thomas Nast
Thomas Nast was an influential political cartoonist who is known for bringing attention to issues…
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Bell RingerThe 1968 Election and the Culture Wars
Lawrence O'Donnell talked about his book Playing with Fire: The 1968 Election and the Transformation of…
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Lesson PlanThe War of 1812
The War of 1812 was fought from 1812 to 1815 between the United States and Great Britain. Sometimes…
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Bell RingerSuffragist Emma Smith DeVoe
Susan Roher spoke about Emma Smith Devoe and her efforts to help women secure voting rights in…
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Bell RingerChinese Expulsion and Reconciliation
Andrew Gomez talked about how Tacoma, Washington’s Chinese population was driven out of the city in…
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Bell RingerChief Leschi and Medicine Creek Treaty
Cynthia Iyall talked about Chief Leschi of the Nisqually tribe and the efforts taken to exonerate him…
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Bell RingerTacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse
Michael Sullivan talks about the 1940 Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse.
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Lesson PlanThe Significance of Chief Justice John Marshall
John Marshall was nominated and confirmed as Chief Justice of the United States in 1801 and would become…
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