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    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…

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    Curse of Tippecanoe

    Marc 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…

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    Truman's Presidency and World War II

    David 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…

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    Evolving Nature of the Civil War

    Stephen 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…

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    Civil Rights and the Presidency

    Professors 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…

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    Foreign Policy of President Truman

    Wilson 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…

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    Ronald Walters on Civil Rights

    Ronald 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…

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    The Conservative Movement and Civil Rights During the Reagan Years

    Civil 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…

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    Domestic and Foreign Policy Issues

    Former 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 …

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    Congressional Agenda

    House 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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