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World War I

1914-1919. World War I, also known as the Great War, was an international war that began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914. 
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 Resources To Learn More About The Great War 26

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Resources To Learn More About The Great War
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Experts from Lander University's World War I Symposium tell viewers what resources are available for those interested in learning more about The Great War.
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   - Episode 11 On Writing "Our Country First" 16

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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.
 Influential Civil Rights Leaders During World War I 24

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Influential Civil Rights Leaders During World War I
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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.
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   - Episode 11 Civil Rights And The Great War 23

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Civil Rights And The Great War
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Viewer Discretion Is Advised Dr. Kathryn Silva talks about how civil rights for African Americans progressed during World War I.
 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.
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   - Episode 11 What Roles Did Women Serve In The World War I Era? 20

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What Roles Did Women Serve In The World War I Era?
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Dr. Kathryn Silva discusses how the trend of women leaving the house to find work took off in the early 1900's. Dr. Silva also analyzes how the lives of white women differentiated from the lives of...
 How Did World War I Affect The South? 6

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How Did World War I Affect The South?
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Dr. Matthew Downs discusses how the lingering effects of the American Civil War shaped the attitudes of American southerners during World War I.
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   - Episode 11 How Did World War I Affect Upstate South Carolina? 15

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How Did World War I Affect Upstate South Carolina?
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Dr. Courtney Tollison Hartness discusses how The Great War affected South Carolina's upstate economically, and how the conflict helped modernize the region.