Archive for the 'American History' Category

July 4th Weekend

Happy 4th of July!!

Henry Ford Learns the Most Expensive Art Lesson in History

An excerpt from Design in the USA by Jeffrey L. Meikle.

Michael Jackson, Nostalgia, and the 1980s

Elvin Lim looks at 80’s nostalgia.

American War Propaganda Top Ten

The top ten propaganda messages of the last century.

Why Obama Must Treat DOMA with Care

Elvin Lim looks at Presidents Obama and Bush.

This Day In History: The GI Bill Was Passed

On this day in history the G.I. Bill was passed.

Immigrants and Native Americans

Kevin Kenny looks at why it is important that we study Native American history.

Health-care Reform:
A Litmus Test for a President and his Proposed Epoch

What health care reform means to Obama’s legacy.

Supreme Court Politics for the Sake of Politics

Elvin Lim looks at Supreme Court politics.

The Torture Debate: Getting Beyond Dick and Nancy

Edward Zelinsky looks at the torture debate.

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