This program is the first in a three-part history series called Over Here: The World War II American Home Front. While millions of Americans fought overseas during World War II, the story of the war also includes what Americans did “over here.” This program series focuses on the American home front during World War II and examines how the war transformed American life.
In honor of Black History Month, February’s program will explore the experiences of African-Americans during the war. This first program—Double V: African-Americans and World War II—will be presented by UW-O Fox Cities Professor Steven Sheehan. As the U.S. government recruited Black soldiers and war workers, African-Americans at home mounted a Double V campaign—fighting for victories over fascism abroad and racism at home.
The library has a few laptops and WiFi devices available to check out and use to attend this program. Call (920) 967-3690 for availability.
You can also dial in using your phone:
(Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679
Access Code: 584-279-669
Watch this program on our website later.
Next presentations:
March 9: “Shoot on Sight: FDR’s September 1941 Fireside Chat”
April 13: “Fox Cities Soldiers Return Home”
About our presenter: Steven T. Sheehan is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh-Fox Cities. He earned his Ph.D. in American History from Indiana University. His current research focuses on speechwriting in FDR’s White House.
All programs at the Elisha D. Smith Public Library are free and for everyone. Those with special needs are encouraged to call the library office at 920.967.3662 within 24 hours of an event to assure that specific needs with regards to parking, building and meeting room accessibility are met.
Todos los programas de la Biblioteca Elisha D. Smith son gratuitos y para todos. Aquellos con necesidades especiales pueden llamar a la oficina de la biblioteca 920.967.3662 con 24 horas de anticipación a un evento para asegurar que las necesidades específicas de parqueo, acceso al edificio o acceso a las salas de reunión puedan ser satisfechas.
