South Carolina - Late 20th & Early 21st Centuries

1945 - Present. Meet South Carolinians who made significant contributions during Cold War America (1945-1991) and The Civil Rights Movement (1947 - 1972). Learn how the political and economic landscape evolved in South Carolina too.

Fort Jackson | Carolina Snaps BMW | Carolina Snaps

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BMW | Carolina Snaps

How did South Carolina beat 250 global locations to land BMW’s biggest factory? Learn how this dynamic move to Spartanburg sparked an economic revolution. In 1992, Spartanburg, South Carolina secured...

Civil Rights Spotlight: Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg

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Civil Rights Spotlight: Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg

In recognition of August's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg, students will discover the contributions and impact he made to the Civil...

The M28 "Davy Crockett" and M388 "Atomic Watermelon" Nuclear Warhead | Curiosity Trek!

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The M28 "Davy Crockett" and M388 "Atomic Watermelon" Nuclear Warhead | Curiosity Trek!

A BIG boom in a tiny package! During the first two decades of the Cold War, the US Army was focused on the development of tactical nuclear weapons that could be deployed directly on the battlefield...

M28 "Davy Crockett" Analog Scope | Curiosity Trek!

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M28 "Davy Crockett" Analog Scope | Curiosity Trek!

The M28 "Davy Crockett" analag scope. In the age of pre-digital targeting systems, coordinates had to be input manually into this scope before firing an M388 warhead.

M28 "Davy Crockett" Recoilless Rifle and M388 "Atomic Watermelon" Warhead | Curiosity Trek!

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M28 "Davy Crockett" Recoilless Rifle and M388 "Atomic Watermelon" Warhead | Curiosity Trek!

Clifton B. Newman and Brown v. Board of Education in South Carolina

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Clifton B. Newman and Brown v. Board of Education in South Carolina

In recognition of May's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Clifton B. Newman, students will explore the case, Brown v. Board of Education that inspired Judge Newman...

John L. Scott and The Legislative Process

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John L. Scott and The Legislative Process

In recognition of April's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, John L. Scott, students will explore the Legislative Process.