Professor Allan Winkler follows the passage of the 1960s, looking at the social change and unrest in the period and the political and global environment that formed a background to this domestic change. His presentation includes slides and multimedia clips.
To find the lecture, scroll down to the heading "American History Institute," and select a connection type under "Allan Winkler."
Professor Alonzo Hamby analyzes the life and presidency of Harry Truman, looking at the popular image of him held today and contemporary public reaction to his presidency. Hamby focuses on Truman's foreign policies and decisions, including his decision to use the atomic bomb at the end of World War II and to initiate the Korean War. This lecture continues from the lecture "Harry S. Truman and the American People, Part One: Domestic Issues and Policies."
Professor Alonzo Hamby analyzes the life and presidency of Harry Truman, looking at the popular image of him held today and contemporary public reaction to his presidency. Hamby focuses on Truman's domestic policies and the domestic issues he faced, including civil rights and McCarthyism.
Professors John Moser and Jeremi Suri look at Wilsonianism in foreign policy post-Vietnam, particularly in the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Moser and Suri also look at foreign policy in the present day.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Friday, July 16th, 10:50 am-12:20 pm session; and select either the RealAudio image or link in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.
Professor Jeremi Suri considers the influence of Wilsonianism on foreign policy since the presidencies of both Wilson and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Suri looks at this foreign policy school's supporters both during the Cold War and after.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Friday, July 16th, 9:00 am-10:30 am session; and select either the RealAudio link or image in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.
Professor Jeremi Suri discusses Henry Kissinger's foreign policy of detente. He looks at the effect Kissinger's policies had on Cold War diplomacy and how they affected the Cold War and the world as a whole, and also discusses the writing of academic books and articles.
To listen to this lecture, scroll down to the Wednesday, July 14th, 7:30-9:30 pm session. Then click on the Real Audio link in the gray bar to the left of the main text.
Professor John Moser considers the foreign policy of the Truman administration. He examines the Truman Doctrine, the origins of the policy of containment, and the impact of this policy on future administrations.
To listen to this lecture, scroll down to 4:30 pm-6:00 pm on Wednesday, July 14th. This should be the lecture "Kennan, Truman, and Cold War Containment." Click on the Real Audio image or text in the gray bar to the left of the main text.
The Museum preserves, interprets, and presents the history of the First Infantry Division in the context of American military history and affairs.
The museum offers exhibits, educational programs, lectures, research library access, and occasional recreational and educational events.
The Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum presents U.S. Naval and air history and technology via a collection of Navy vessels and World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and modern military planes. The USS Yorktown, a World War II aircraft carrier; 24 historical military aircraft; the USS Laffey, a World War II destroyer; the USS Clamagore, a Cold War Balao-class submarine; the USCGC Ingham, a World War II and drug bust cutter; a Congressional Medal of Honor exhibit; a Vietnam War Naval Support Base Camp replica; and the Cold War Submarine Memorial are all located on site.
The museum offers traditional and interactive exhibits, guided group tours, self-guided tours, a youth overnight program, curriculum-based history and science educational programs for students, scavenger hunts for students, youth leadership and history seminars, two snack bars, and food options in the mess hall. The mess hall only offers food between April and November. The USS Laffey, USS Clamagore, and USCGC Ingham offer little to no wheelchair accessibility. Groups must contain at least 15 paid visitors.
The USS Laffey is closed until further notice for repairs.
The Harry S Truman Little White House has served as a naval station command headquarters of the Spanish American War, World War I, and World War II; President Harry S Truman's Winter White House between 1946 and 1952; and a Cold War response site. The Little White House is a living museum. More than 4/5 of the current furnishings are original to the house's Truman period. Exhibits address the 1948 election, events of 1948, and the 14 presidents who have vacationed in Florida.
The site offers an introductory film, guided tours, tours for students, and self-guided botanical tour. Student tours have different themes depending on group tours, and are available for fourth graders and above. Tour scripts are available in Czech, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. The website offers historic photographs.