World War II, part I

03/23/07 • -1 min

Back from break. This lecture addresses the origins of the second World War and examines the factors that led to US entry into the war.

Back from break. This lecture addresses the origins of the second World War and examines the factors that led to US entry into the war.

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Depression (II)

Note to self -- always check batteries. For the third time this semester, I goofed with the recording technology. The first 30 minutes is from the lecture itself, while the last hour was recorded in my home studio, which doubles as a living room.
This lecture covers the broad features of FDR's New Deal, with an emphasis on its mixed legacy for different groups.

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World War II, part II

The rest of the story. In this lecture, we consider the meaning of World War II on the home front and look at the escalating violence that marked the final year of the war.