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September 2020
One-Day Seminar: The Korean War in Context hosted by South Korean Consulate & LAUSD [ONLINE]
Study in-depth the origins of the Korean War and its place within the greater context of the Cold War, with an emphasis on its causes, the armistice, and the politics between the two Koreas since. This program will take place over two Tuesdays, with each session lasting 90 minutes. A single documents reader will be provided to all registrants in both PDF and print form and can be found here. All registrants will be provided with WebEx login credentials in advance…
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One-Day Seminar: Presidents and Political Parties hosted by USS Midway Museum (San Diego, CA)
Study the evolving relations between and respective power of political parties and the president as an individual. This Seminar will look at three eras in American History: the Founding; the mid-19th Century; and the Progressive Era. This program will take place on 1, 8, and 15 October, at the times listed below. All times are Pacific Time Zone. 3:30 PM – 3:35 PM: WebEx Login 3:35 PM - 3:45 PM: Welcome and Introduction 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM: Content Session…
Find out more »One-Day Seminar: Presidents and Political Parties hosted by Kentucky Historical Society [HELD ONLINE]
The U.S. Constitution makes no mention of political parties, yet parties began to form shortly after its ratification. Today, it is hard to see how American democracy would work without them. At the same time, parties formed as decentralized political associations that engaged the attention of ordinary citizens and held presidents accountable to local constituencies. But as the power of the presidency (and the federal government) grew, parties shifted their attention from building political support in the states and localities…
Find out more »One-Day Seminar: Presidents and Political Parties hosted by Boise Public Schools (Boise, ID)
Study the evolving relationship between presidents and political parties through case studies of three eras of American history: during the early Republic; in the mid-19th Century, and during the Progressive Era. Teachers will work through a series of original documents from a variety of authors, and will gain a deeper understanding of the shifting balance of power between these political institutions and the individuals who serve as president. All attendees of this free Seminar will be provided with a certificate…
Find out more »Online Seminar Series: Presidential Elections & Campaigns (OLSS) [HELD ONLINE]
Join teachers for this deep-dive into the politics, law, systems, and norms of elections and campaigns, with a focus on those for the presidency. This thematic seminar will spotlight examples from across American history and will be relevant to both history and government teachers of multiple grade levels. Session 1: "Parties and Elections in the Early Republic" 4:00 PM CT - 5:20 PM CT, October 6, 2020 Session 2: "The Campaign of 1860" 4:00 PM CT - 5:20 PM CT,…
Find out more »One-Day Seminar: FDR, WWII and the Holocaust hosted by Clearfield Area High School (Clearfield, PA)
The Holocaust was the greatest horror of World War II, and the Allies obtained evidence of Nazi Germany’s genocide of Europe’s Jewish population during the war. How did Allied leaders, especially President Franklin Roosevelt, respond to the Holocaust? Did the Allies attempt to disrupt the death camps’ operations in order to halt the mass murder? Could the Allies have done more? How much coverage did the genocide receive in the United States and how did the public respond? Using a…
Find out more »One-Day Seminar: Civil Rights: Leaders and Speeches hosted by Garden Grove School District (Held Online)
Study the Civil Rights movement through the words and ideas of its leaders, beginning in the 19th Century, through the late 20th Century. Session 1: "What is the Relationship between Human Being and Being Human?" 3:15 PM PT - 4:45 PM PT, October 12, 2020 Session 2: "What are the Possibilities of Education?" 3:15 PM PT - 4:45 PM PT, October 19, 2020 Session 3: "What is the American Experiment?" 3:15 PM PT - 4:45 PM PT, October 26, 2020…
Find out more »One-Day Seminar: Presidents and Political Parties hosted by Boise Public Schools (Boise, ID)
Study the evolving relationship between presidents and political parties through case studies of three eras of American history: during the early Republic; in the mid-19th Century, and during the Progressive Era. Teachers will work through a series of original documents from a variety of authors, and will gain a deeper understanding of the shifting balance of power between these political institutions and the individuals who serve as president. All attendees of this free Seminar will be provided with a certificate…
Find out more »Online Seminar Series: Presidential Elections & Campaigns (OLSS) [HELD ONLINE]
Join teachers for this deep-dive into the politics, law, systems, and norms of elections and campaigns, with a focus on those for the presidency. This thematic seminar will spotlight examples from across American history and will be relevant to both history and government teachers of multiple grade levels. Session 1: "Parties and Elections in the Early Republic" 4:00 PM CT - 5:20 PM CT, October 6, 2020 Session 2: "The Campaign of 1860" 4:00 PM CT - 5:20 PM CT,…
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