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… the Axis, operation Torch constituted the biggest and most complex amphibious landing to that point in world history.  … North Africa by year’s end.  Hoping to give French soldiers an opportunity to cooperate with the Allies and … and American forces through the remainder of the war. Torch coincided with stunning victories at El Alamein and …

… Brenna Miller  Welcome to History Talk , the podcast that brings together a … Hamlin, an associate professor of history and American studies. She specializes on women and gender history in the … Blissit. Song and band information can be found on our website. You can find our podcast and more on our website at …

… had very recently joined forces with the celebrated Tajik commander Ahmad Shah Massoud to establish the "Northern … , or burqa , a long shapeless gown that hangs from a hat to completely cover everything from head to toe. To our eyes, … nothing demonstrates the essentially "backward" or "medieval" nature of Afghan society more than its treatment of …

… What happens when the world’s largest Communist country launches its first cosmonaut into orbit … vulnerability and led president John F. Kennedy to commit the United States to sending men to the moon. The … States can respond to the Shenzhou (“Heavenly Vessel”) 5 competitively (as we did before) or cooperatively (which …

… American press corps will find a better way of handling the complex cultural dimensions of Vietnam’s re-engagement with … played up the irony of an icon of U.S. enterprise being welcomed by a once bitterly anti-American Communist Party. Once … of California, Irvine, a writer for the History News Service and the author of "China's Brave New World -- And …

… Swat, Pakistan, where he was pursuing a graduate degree in computer engineering. He left seven months ago because he … Aid Miksaliste is one grassroots organization that provides services for refugees. Save the Children, UNHCR, Praxis, … but for those waiting in limbo time moves slowly and hope dies fast. [All photos by author] …

… as president of the NCN,W the organization deepened its commitment to the Civil Rights Movement, with Height joining … figures of both the Democratic and Republican National committees to form the National Women's Political Caucus. … joined John McCain on the 2008 Republican ticket, famously coined the line “what's the difference between a hockey mom …

… Musicals are the quintessential American dramatic art form, combining spoken dialogue with music, song, and dance. For … together a succession of musical numbers to entertain the audience. Narrative took a backseat to spectacle. Although … still happen, the decline of the movie musical has coincided with a rise in theatrical productions that were …

… as taking up arms against the government or giving aid and comfort to its enemies. The offense is extremely serious and … constitute treason. Under Marshall’s standards, Walker has committed no treason. Of course Walker is wrong in the eyes … Americaine. Other Americans served in the French ambulance service. The composer Cole Porter supposedly lied about his …

… With the horrific assault of Sept. 11, “terrorism” has become the new American watchword and scourge. Yet as George … nor anyone else has defined what terrorism is or where it comes from. Doing so may help us to face a frightening … these groups realized that if you live by the car bomb, you die by the car bomb; terrorism could alienate the very …

… or “Old Town,” is relatively new. This area had to be completely rebuilt after its destruction during  World War … of the Altstadt from the other side of the Elbe is commonly referred to as the “Canaletto View,” after the … it is estimated that anywhere from 18,000 to 25,000 people died during this attack. The Fürstenzug, or Procession of …

… Supreme Court decision, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which freed corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money on election campaigns, greatly compromises the integrity of all three branches of the … in history at UCLA and a writer for the History News Service. …

… year of anticipating “Y2K” has served to remind us that the computers we call “personal” actually answer to specialized … American life has resulted in decreasing measures of both competence and control by ordinary citizens over the vital … Blackout History Project , is a writer for the History News Service. …

… my professor is onto something. Patterson shares with other commentators the feeling that 1965 was a “pivot” or a … the fact no one knew how much it would cost; and struck a compromise on the issue of federal funding to parochial … options: looking soft on communism or sending Americans to die. Patterson emphasizes the feasibility of Johnson’s …

… of magic. Belief in magic and magical occurrences was commonplace before the Reformation and persisted long after … Keith Thomas’ 1971 Religion and the Decline of Magic: Studies in Popular Beliefs in Sixteenth- and … describes this study as “brilliant” but points to its shortcomings, namely that the book does not explore why the …

… to be sacrificed on the altar of profit - we are flames, committed to conquering darkness, and we will continue the … in their homes nearby.  It is  estimated that 10,000 people died instantly. Survivor organizations estimated 23,000 … Bhopal was not an accident. It was a predictable outcome of corporate double standards, negligence, and cost …

… and there was always a world that needed redeeming. When he died ten years later, scores of mourners, from New York to … nonconformist left. Historian Leilah Danielson attempts to complete the work that Muste did not. It is most useful to … he tried to forge an independent middle ground between the Communists on the left and the AFL on the right, first at …

… The result, according to Goldstein: "I think the healthy diet is in jeopardy." In this context, historian Susan … early twentieth century to the present, highlighting the complex interaction of politics, economics, nutrition, and … strings together, Levine reveal what turns out to be the complexity of the school lunch program, and she weaves these …

… other business carried out virtually over Zoom. The theater company, Gemini CollisionWorks, gathers most of its 22 … working remotely as they were banded together in an office. Companies might therefore continue to allow employees to … reduced—assuming that the airlines even survive the coming pandemic-induced recession. The economic consequences …

… World War. After listening to his story, I asked him to compare what he knew of Vietnam to his own experiences. His … than generals." This view, which is representative of comments made by other veterans I interviewed, does not seem to be terribly uncommon. The lesson of Bruce Kuklick's Blind Oracles , …