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Another Historic Wrong Turn: June 28, 1914
Yesterday, a frenzied crowd surrounded Pope Francis’ car in Rio de Janeiro. The scene made security experts around the world cringe and was a huge embarrassment for Brazilian police. Apparently, the pontiff’s own driver took a wrong turn. (“With Modesty, … Continue reading
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Tagged franz ferdinand, great war, pope, pope francis, world war i, wrong turn
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Dateline: July 5, 2013–Philadelphia
Living in Philadelphia is a kick for an American historian. I’m especially a sucker for the city’s 4th of July celebrations. This year’s program at Independence Hall emphasized the importance and complex history of the struggle for civil rights in … Continue reading
Posted in Then and Now
Tagged american history, civil rights, fourth of july, Philadelphia American History
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Myth of NINA and St. Patrick’s Day in the U.S.
This afternoon, March 16, 2013, I was lucky enough to enjoy the spontaneous visit of the 2nd Street Irish Society Pipes and Drums at Bridget Foy’s in Philadelphia. About the same time, two million people watched or participated in today’s … Continue reading
Dropping In: Education and the American Dream
“Appealing as it may be, the against-all-odds story of the college dropout is not the story we should be selling our young people.” (The Atlantic) The term “dropout” entered the American discourse in the 1930s. Before 1937, the majority of … Continue reading
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Today’s Best History Blooper: Ben Franklin was the Greatest U.S. President
Another sad history howler in online media. Today, THRILLIST, a national media/entertainment blog, sent the following statement in an email to subscribers: “Many Philadelphians would argue local hero Ben Franklin is the greatest president of all time, because his face … Continue reading
WHM: It’s That Time of Year…Again
The profusion of events crowded into annual Women’s History Month celebrations can be exhausting. I’ve spent my professional career advocating for the inclusion of women and gender in historical study, but I’m conflicted about themed history months as the best … Continue reading
Posted in Then and Now
Tagged american history, current-events, entertainment, feminism, history, MAKERS, media, PBS, politics, second wave feminism, Women, women's history month
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Wanted: Historians to Advise Emory President
How is it possible that the president of Emory University pointed to the 3/5ths Compromise as an example of political compromise and good governance? President James W. Wagner made that claim in the winter edition of Emory Magazine. Many faculty … Continue reading
Posted in Then and Now
Tagged 3/5ths compromise, college presidents, Colleges, universities
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Buffalo Bill Cody in the News
Kit and Barry Cody were killed in a plane crash in Central Florida on February 16, 2013. The Missoulian identified the victims as the great-grandsons of William Cody, the founder and star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. For better or worse, the sad story … Continue reading
Priceless Melton Barker Short Films
Capturing the voices and images of children from the past can be illusive. Even when the sources do exist, archives and libraries rarely make it easy to identify sources that relate the direct experiences of kids. One exception is The … Continue reading
Posted in Kids and History, Then and Now
Tagged american history, children, Film, history, kids, twentieth century, united states
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1922 Kodachrome Color Movie
This mesmerizing short film from 1922 is “bewitching” and important for its coquettish portrayal of female sensuality. The flapper image popularized by movies of the time showcased female sexuality in ways previously unheard of in mainstream culture. This amazing color … Continue reading
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