Tag Archives: historical films

Their War Too: U.S. Women in the Military During WWII. Part I

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

March is Women’s History Month, a great time to highlight  important contributions made to our country by women. This year, we are focusing on the role women played in the United States Military during World War II in a two-part … Continue reading →

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60 Years On: The Little Rock Nine

Posted on August 30, 2017 by

September 2017 marks 60 years since the desegregation of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, a key event of the American Civil Rights Movement. NARA Holdings Relating to the Desegregation of Central High School The Motion Picture, Sound and … Continue reading →

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Henry Ford’s Mirror of America

Posted on March 4, 2015 by

You might be surprised to learn that there was a moment in time when Ford Motor Company had one of the largest film studios outside of Hollywood. In April of 1914, when his company was barely a decade old, Henry … Continue reading →

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