Read About Monument Avenue

American Civil War Museum Robert E Lee Memorial, Richmond, VA, United States

At the American Civil War Museum, we see the complex, messy, and multifaceted history the monuments on Monument Avenue represent. Ultimately, history is never static, but always present. Each generation asks different questions of the past, and each generation finds different answers to make sense of the world it occupies. Our generation is no different. […]

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Short Videos about Early Wars in American History

American Battlefield Trust , United States

The In4 video series features historians discussing foundational topics about the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. Videos are generally no more than four minutes long, and subjects range from a description of notable generals, to an explanation of artillery, to a description of the significance of the Western Theater, or Southern Campaign.

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Chinese Americans in the Making of America

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY, United States

With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America presents the diverse layers of the Chinese American experience, while examining America’s journey as a nation of immigrants. It interweaves the historical and political context of Chinese immigration to the United States with the personal stories and cultural traces of multiple generations. Visit online or […]

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Cooking Up History: La Vida Verde L.A. with Chef Jocelyn Ramirez

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History , United States

How can we be more conscious of where our food comes from and the people who grow it? Chef Jocelyn Ramirez will share how Latinx communities in Los Angeles are reimagining the food system through a plant-based diet that draws upon traditional Mexican food cultures.

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Simulation: Opposing Communism in 1947

World101 from the Council on Foreign Relations , United States

The United Kingdom has just announced it can no longer support the Greek government in its fight against a communist rebel movement that threatens to bring Greece into the Soviet orbit. How should the United States respond? Participate in a foreign policy simulation.

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Hero Street: Tanilo’s Story

Fourth Wall Films , United States

Tanilo Sandoval, from Hero Street, USA in Silvis, Illinois, took his Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. to honor his two brothers who died serving during WWII. He reflects on their hard work, poverty, service as Mexican-Americans in the U.S. military, and love for their country.

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Learn the story of Frank Sandoval in WWII (Documentary)

Fourth Wall Films , United States

Learn about the experience of Frank Sandoval, a Mexican-American soldier in World War II, through his letters home to his family in the documentary film "Letters Home to Hero Street." "Letters Home to Hero Street" is a film and teaching resource included on PBS LearningMedia. The resource is designed for grades 9-13+. Viewers can spend […]

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Slavery, Wealth Creation, and Intergenerational Wealth in Boston

Massachusetts Historical Society Boston, MA, United States

From the 17th century to the 21st, enslavement—even when it took place outside of Massachusetts—shaped the province and the state in significant ways. It was and has been central to creating wealth: family fortunes, institutional endowments, and public budgets in Massachusetts have benefited from its spoils. This panel explores the Commonweath's connections to slavery and […]

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The 9th Annual Freedom Seder Revisited: Stories Through the Years

The National Museum of American Jewish History , United States

This annual event is inspired by the original 1969 Freedom Seder, where hundreds of people of all backgrounds gathered to explore and celebrate freedom in the context of the Civil Rights Movement on the third night of Passover and the one-year anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination. Typically an in-person event at the Museum on Independence […]

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Virtual Group Visits to Japanese American National Museum

Japanese American National Museum , United States

Explore and engage in conversations surrounding JANM's collections using video conferencing technology. Virtual Visit fees start at $125.00 for up to 30 participants. Fee waivers are available for Title I schools and groups demonstrating financial need. Available for students in grades 1-12 and College/Adult/Senior groups. Virtual Visit options vary by age group. Available by reservation […]

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Embattled Emblem: A Short History of the Confederate Flag

American Civil War Museum , United States

A short history of how the Confederate battle flag acquired its many meanings: pride of the Confederate fighting man and symbol of his memory, emblem of white supremacy and racial terror, an icon of regional identity, and a vessel for culture war politics today.

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World at War (1900-1945)

World101 from the Council on Foreign Relations , United States

Between 1900 and 1945, wars emerged throughout the world. Read, watch videos, and participate in interactive activities that demonstrate the importance of this time period in world history.

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