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The National Selective Service Act became law in 1916, and in 1917 the U.S. was seeing its first instituted draft. The law simply said men aged 18 to 35 would be called on in the event of a draft. So...
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Dr. Ryan Floyd discusses how Americans, especially South Carolinians, wanted to properly honor those who fought in World War I.
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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.
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Dr. Kathryn Silva discusses why African Americans were not as widespread in the textile industry compared to Whites in the early 1900's.
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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.
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In March 2019, Lander University hosted a World War I Symposium in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Great War. Bringing together accomplished historians and local citizens the symposium set out...
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Viewer Discretion Is Advised Dr. Angela Jill Cooley discusses the social norms of Jim Crow Laws in the American south during the World War I era.
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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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Dr. Fritz Hamer talks about how some of South Carolina's most prominent military training camp locations were determined.