Holocaust Graphic Novel Maus
Florida Atlantic University Holocaust Studies Chair Alan Berger talked about Art Spiegelman’s graphic novel Maus, which depicts Spiegelman’s relationship with his father, a Holocaust survivo…
1,463 viewsFlorida Atlantic University Holocaust Studies Chair Alan Berger talked about Art Spiegelman’s graphic novel Maus, which depicts Spiegelman’s relationship with his father, a Holocaust survivo…
1,463 viewsMarc Newman analyzes the “Curse of Tippecanoe.” According to the legend, the “Prophet,” brother of Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, placed a curse on President William Henry Harrison after the defeat…
2,037 viewsDavid McCullough talked about Harry S. Truman’s presidency and World War II. He said that President Truman’s humility and quiet courage, stemming from his working class upbringing in rural M…
2,616 viewsStephen Engle talked about the evolving nature of the Civil War. He spoke about President Lincoln’s decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation in the middle of the war, and to use forme…
927 viewsProfessors participated in a panel discussion on recent presidents and the civil rights movement, chaired by Professor Johns. Richard Pacelle focused on the Reagan administration and the Off…
425 viewsWilson Miscamble spoke on the foreign policy initiatives of President Harry Truman. Topics included the transition from President Roosevelt, use of the atomic bomb, and President Truman’s po…
810 viewsRonald Walters talked about the role of the Civil Rights Movement on the election of Barack Obama for president. He talked about the implications of voting in a presidential election, racial…
360 viewsCivil rights activist Mary Frances Berry talked about the history of civil rights and changes in American views on race in light of the election of President Obama. Professor Berry serve…
326 viewsFormer Senator George Mitchell (D-ME) took questions from Florida Atlantic students on a variety of topics. Topics included, Northern Ireland, international trade, Social Security and early …
45 viewsHouse Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) and Florida Republican leaders held a town hall meeting with constituents and talked about several issues involving the congressional agenda. Speaker Gingr…
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