Lectures in History

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Antebellum Social Reformer Lucretia Mott Dec 13, 2020

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University of Texas at Arlington professor Stephanie Cole teaches a class on the life and work of antebellum social reformer Lucretia Mott.

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20th-Century Roadside Attractions Dec 06, 2020

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University of Mary Washington professor Christine Henry talks about the history of roadside attractions and her own experience travelling to a freshwater pond in Ohio called the Blue Hole.

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James Buchanan & William Rufus King Relationship Nov 29, 2020

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Eastern Connecticut State Univ. professor Thomas Balcerski teaches a class on the relationship between two prominent 19th century politicians: James Buchanan, elected president in 1856, and William Rufus King, who served briefly as vice president in 1853.

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New Deal Politics and Public Opinion Nov 22, 2020

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University of Maryland, Baltimore County professor William Blake teaches a class about New Deal-era politics and the role of public opinion on issues such as court packing and executive power.

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Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and U.S. Foreign Policy Nov 15, 2020

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Emory University professor Patrick Allitt teaches a class about President Richard Nixon, his National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger and some of their key foreign policy initiatives, including overtures toward the Soviet Union and China.

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Electoral College Nov 08, 2020

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University of Utah Political Science Professor James Curry taught a class about the creation of the Electoral College and explained how it works as a part of the presidential election process. Professor Curry taught the class prior to the 2020 vice presidential debate, which took place October 7 at the University of Utah.

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Presidential Campaign Advertising Nov 01, 2020

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Mary Ellen Pethel and Jennifer Duck of Belmont University teach a class on the history of presidential campaign advertising, from the print and cartoon ads of the 19th century to the Internet and social media content of the present day.

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Presidential Debates Oct 25, 2020

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University of Utah political science professor David Buhler teaches a class about presidential debates and their influence on voters.

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Presidents & Campaign Communications Since 1900 Oct 18, 2020

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Rider University professor Myra Gutin teaches a class on presidents and communications in both their campaigns and while in office, starting with Teddy Roosevelt in the early 20th century and continuing to the present day.

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Lewis and Clark Expedition Oct 11, 2020

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Brigham Young University professor Jay Buckley teaches a class about Lewis and Clark’s expedition across the American West after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.

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