American Experience: The Great War
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Description
Discover how WWI transformed America through the stories of African-American soldiers, feminist activists, Native-American “code talkers” and others whose participation in the war has been largely forgotten.
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- EPISODE 1
Part 1
Explore America’s tortured, nearly three-year journey to war. Ever the idealistic diplomat, Wilson vowed to keep his country out of “the Great War,” but by 1916, there was a growing sense that the war was coming closer to home.
Explore America’s tortured, nearly three-year journey to war. Ever the idealistic diplomat, Wilson vowed to keep his country out of “the Great War,” but by 1916, there was a growing sense that the war was coming closer to home.
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- EPISODE 2
Part 2
Examine the speed of the U.S. mobilization and the transformations required of America. Wilson hired George Creel to lead an unprecedented pro-war propaganda campaign, but for those who resisted the fervor, the consequences could be severe.
Examine the speed of the U.S. mobilization and the transformations required of America. Wilson hired George Creel to lead an unprecedented pro-war propaganda campaign, but for those who resisted the fervor, the consequences could be severe.
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- EPISODE 3
Part 3
Chart the ways in which the bloodiest battle in U.S. history, and the ensuing peace, forever changed a nation. African Americans found ways to push for change. Women’s suffrage gained converts, and America stepped onto the world stage.
Chart the ways in which the bloodiest battle in U.S. history, and the ensuing peace, forever changed a nation. African Americans found ways to push for change. Women’s suffrage gained converts, and America stepped onto the world stage.