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The Atomic Bomb: Luis Alvarez’s Letter to his Son from Aboard the Artiste

In this video, Dr. Christopher Hamner explores how the atomic bomb ended World War II, ushering in a new era in world history.

Why They Fight: Analyzing How the Military Motivates Soldiers to Go into Combat

Women in the Workforce: Examining Depictions of Women’s Roles During World War II

In this video, Dr. Christopher Hamner explores how World War II changed gender boundaries in the United States.

Legacies of World War I: The Why of World War I

In this video, Dr. Michael Neiberg explains new scholarship re-examining the causes of World War I.

Legacies of World War I: The Veteran Experience

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Keene discusses the experiences of veterans who returned after World War I.

Legacies of World War I: The Soldier’s Experience

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Keene explores the experiences of soldiers who served in World War I.

Legacies of World War I: Humanitarian Efforts Following the Great War

In this video, Dr. Branden Little explains the effects of post-World War I humanitarian efforts.

Legacies of World War I: Women in World War I

In this video, Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs discusses the experiences of women who served in World War I.

Legacies of World War I: African Americans in World War I

In this video, Dr. Adrian Lentz-Smith explores the experiences of African Americans who served in World War I.

Legacies of World War I: Immigration Following the Great War

In this video, Dr. Katherine Benton-Cohen discusses how World War I affected immigration patterns.

Legacies of World War I: Citizenship and the Making of Modern America

In this video, Dr. Chris Capozzola discusses how World War I affected the concept of citizenship.

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