This three-minute video highlights the women's suffrage movement in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois and technology that gave women the time and capacity to advocate for the vote. The video was made in conjunction with a temporary Putnam-original exhibit that was mounted in 2020.
Hear from Lisa Kay Solomon, designer in residence and lecturer at the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school) as she discusses designing the presidency and shaping the future.
The National Archives Foundation's series about the women’s suffrage movement and its lasting impact on future generations. As part of a larger initiative in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, and in support of the National Archives exhibit, "Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote," this series illustrates the sacrifices women have made […]
It is often believed that 1863 is the turning point of the Civil War, but for Americans at the time, there was no end in sight. For those in the United States, the presidential election of 1864 puts the citizens in power of how they want to drive the course of the war.
In crisis situations, Americans normally look to political leaders for direction, words of comfort, empathy, and solutions. Often overlooked are the words and deeds of a powerful group of non-elected public figures—first ladies—to confront controversy. Watch panelists Dr. Diana Carlin, Anita McBride, and Nancy Kegan Smith discuss this and more.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian Americans have experienced increased racism and hate crimes. While these incidents of increased prejudice and violence occur today, they reflect a long history of how power, prejudice, and public health have intersected throughout American history. Viral Histories shares conversations with community leaders combating racism while serving on the front lines […]
Use this interactive 3D tour to explore the RI State House! This tour can be viewed on a computer, mobile device, or by using Google Cardboard (or a similar VR viewer).
This collection of reflections and resources offers to point the audience toward several important works that we find useful and accessible when talking about the social unrest begun in 2020. We believe that we all have a place in an alive and evolving history, and this historical resource list and subsequent discussions can help us […]
Are the tactics used by suffragists to fight for political power still effective? Suffrage and the passage of the 19th Amendment marked an important moment in the progression of women’s participation in our democracy and civic life. Yet it was an imperfect victory, and one that stands neither as a beginning nor an end, but […]
We the People: The United States is a country founded by the people for the people, but who are the people? Throughout history, the answer to that question has changed. Join us for this civics and U.S. history themed program to learn how the government operates on a local, state and federal level and the […]
Now more than ever, this country and our world are facing some of the most consequential issues. Learn to be a problem solver, a change agent in your local community. JSA is offering three virtual programs: Burd Institute on Media and Politics, Civics Immersion, and Young Women's Leadership Institute. Scholarships are available and space is […]
The Gene A. Burd Institute on Media & Politics is an engaging and hands-on digital experience created to introduce students to the intersection of media and its relationship to politics. This program familiarizes students with the foundations of journalism, the creation of editorial content, and the concepts of audience, medium, and product. Scholarships are available. […]