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Violence and the Labor Struggle in Industrializing America: the 1910 LA Times Bombing
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries American labor fought a sustained battle against American capitalists over who should…
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WWI and the 1920s: Interview with Jennifer Keene, Part 1
Keene at MAHG 2021 Teaching American History has recently published World War I and the 1920s: Core Documents, a collection…
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Secrecy Encourages Careful Deliberation | Teaching American History
A Lesson from the Founders for Constitution Day Americans in our day think “transparency” in government essential to its efficient…
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Katherine Thrailkill’s Mentor Led Her to MAHG
Katherine Thrailkill considered careers in drama, law, and hi-tech sales before realizing all her interests and experiences pointed her toward…
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Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine
Elizabeth Eckford attempting to enter Little Rock School on September 4, 1957. Johnny Jenkins, United Press. Library of Congress. Two…
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Applications Open Soon for Spring Multi Day Seminars
Discussion of primary documents. A supportive and engaged group of educators. Historic locations. Free professional development. What more could you…
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60th Anniversary of Freedom Summer
This summer marks the sixtieth anniversary of a watershed season of civil rights organizing across the state of Mississippi. Referenced…
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In Memory of Mike Bisenius
We were sad to learn last week that Mike Bisenius, a 2022 graduate of the Master of Arts in American…
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Introducing our Fall 2024 Webinar Series, American Political Rhetoric
Staff and faculty members at Teaching American History have heard from our teacher partners that they want nonpartisan election resources…
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Joshua Dunn, Teachers Discuss Judiciary’s Involvement in Education
Good teachers respond to the needs of the students they seek to educate. Yet in their approach to this task,…
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