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War and society The Price of Freedom: Americans at War 
 "Americans have gone to war to win their independence, expand their national boundaries, define their freedoms, and defend their interests around the globe. This exhibition examines how wars have shaped the nation's history and transformed American society." Features annotated images of hundreds of artifacts. Searchable, or browsable by conflict or by category of object. Also includes an exhibition guide and teaching materials. From the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/ Topics: U.S. Military Last updated Nov 15, 2004 The War Within: Dissent During Crisis in America
This exhibit "examines issues of war, peace, dissent and dialogue during critical periods in the 20th century when free speech and civil liberties were threatened." It features works by artists and almost 75 digitized items (from books, pamphlets, newspapers, handbills, and other materials) accompanied by essays on conscientious objectors and Japanese-American internment during World War II, McCarthyism during the Cold War, and Vietnam War protests. From University of California, Irvine, Libraries. http://www.lib.uci.edu/about/publications/exhibits/warwithin/index.php Topics: Activism, Social Issues, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Aug 21, 2009 |
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