LANDER UNIVERSITY

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World War I Symposium: Lander University

What Roles Did The South Play In World War I? 4

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What Roles Did The South Play In World War I?

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Dr. Matthew L. Downs talks about how the American South was involved in World War I.

On Writing "The American South And The Great War, 1914 9

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On Writing "The American South And The Great War, 1914

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Dr. Matthew Downs discusses the writing process behind the book The American South And The Great War, 1914 - 1924, which he co-authored with Dr. Ryan Floyd.

Influential Civil Rights Leaders During World War I 24

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Influential Civil Rights Leaders During World War I

Episode 24

Viewer Discretion Is Advised. Dr. Kathryn Silva discusses the life and legacy of several prominent civil rights leaders during the World War I era: Ida B. Wells, and W.E.B. Dubois.

What Roles Did Women Serve In The World War I Era? - Dr. Kathryn Silva
- Episode 20 How Did The U.S. Get Involved In World War I? 3

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How Did The U.S. Get Involved In World War I?

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Dr. M. Ryan Floyd discusses how the United States, which initially wanted to remain neutral, became involved in The Great War.

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On Writing "Our Country First"

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Dr. Courtney Tollison Hartness talks about the research and writing process behind her upcoming book: Our Country First: The Making of a Southern City During the Progressive Era and The Great War.

African Americans And The Textile Industry 25

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African Americans And The Textile Industry

Episode 25

Dr. Kathryn Silva discusses why African Americans were not as widespread in the textile industry compared to Whites in the early 1900's.

South Carolina's Roles During World War I 10

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South Carolina's Roles During World War I

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Dr. Fritz Hamer discusses the roles the state of South Carolina played during the era of The Great War, and its impacts on the war itself.

Working For The S.C. Confederate Relic Room And Museum 13

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Working For The S.C. Confederate Relic Room And Museum

Episode 13

Dr. Fritz Hamer talks about his career path, and how he became the curator of history, and archivist at South Carolina's Confederate Relic Room And Military Museum. Check out Knowitall's virtual tour...

Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points And The League Of Nations 7

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Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points And The League Of Nations

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Dr. Ryan Floyd analyzes President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points, and why the United States decided to not become involved in the League of Nations following World War I.

Race Relations During The World War I Era 22

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Race Relations During The World War I Era

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Viewer Discretion Is Advised Dr. Kathryn Silva on racial relations between Whites and African Americans during World War I, and the days of Jim Crow.