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The last Documents in Detail webinar for 2020, which aired live on 16 DEC 2020, and focused on John C. Calhoun's "Fort Hill Address," which laid the foundation for some of the arguments for the protection of slavery and secession in later decades. Our panelists were: Dr. John Moser, Ashland University Dr. John Dinan, Wake Forest University Dr. Lauren Hall, Rochester Institute of Technology Learn more about our Documents in Detail webinars here.

To mark the 79th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dr. Jeff Sikkenga and Dr. John Moser talked about the attack and America's ensuing entry into World War 2.

TAH.org partnered with the Missouri Humanities Council to present two special webinars about the role of religion and the American church in reform movements. The second, took place on 8 DEC 2020 at 7pm CT, and focused on the role of religion in the post-WW2 Civil Rights Movement. The program consisted of a conversation between Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center and professor of Political Science at Ashland University, and Dr. Melissa Matthes, of United States Coast Guard Academy. Suggested Readings: “Love Your Enemies” Sermon, Martin Luther King, Jr., 17 NOV 1957 Letter from Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King, Jr., 16 April 1963 A Time to Break Silence, Martin Luther King, Jr., 4 APR 1967 The Bullet or the Ballot, Malcolm X, 3 APR 1964 Last Interviews and Answers, Malcolm X

The was the final episode in our "Enduring American Questions" webinar series, for Fall 2020, and focused on the New Deal, and various arguments on its effectiveness in ending - or perhaps instead extending - the Great Depression. Suggested Readings: Letter to Senator Simeon Fess, Herbert Hoover, 21 FEB 1933 An Open Letter to President Roosevelt, John Maynard Keynes, 15 DEC 1933 "Social Insurance for U.S.," Frances Perkins, 25 FEB 1935 Social Economics of the New Deal, Adolf A. Berle, Jr., 29 OCT 1933 Panelists: Dr. Chris Burkett, Ashland University Dr. Jennifer Keene, Chapman University Dr. John Moser, Ashland University

TAH.org partnered with the Missouri Humanities Council to present this special webinar about the role of religion and the American church in reform movements. This episode focused on the role of religion in the pre-Civil War abolition movement. The program consisted of a conversation between Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center and professor of Political Science at Ashland University, and Dr. Dan Monroe, of Millikin University. Suggested Readings: American Anti-Slavery Society, Declaration of Sentiments, William Lloyd Garrison, 6 DEC 1833 The American Union, William Lloyd Garrison, 10 JAN 1845 American Slavery, Frederick Douglass, 22 OCT 1847 "Cornerstone" Speech, Alexander Stephens, 21 MAR 1861

Our Documents in Detail episode for Wednesday 17 November 2020 focused on two short pieces from Thomas Jefferson: his letters to John Holmes and Henry Lee. Our panel consisted of Dr. John Moser, of Ashland University; Dr. Robert McDonald of the United States Military Academy at West Point; and Dr. Cara Rogers, of Ashland University.   Learn more at tah.org

This episode in our "Enduring American Questions" Saturday Webinar series will air live on 7 November 2020, from 11am-12:15 EST. Our panelists will discuss the fundamental differences in the Founders' and Progressives' vision for the role, reach, and powers of government, and how each viewed the political process in light of those ideas. This is essential information for teachers of American History and Government. Learn more here.

TAH.org's Documents in Detail webinar for 21 OCT 2020, focusing on James Madison's essay "Property." Dr. John Moser, of Ashland University, was joined by Dr. Chris Burkett, also of Ashland University, and Dr. Elizabeth Amato, of Gardner-Webb University.

Our archive of TAH.org's 3 October 2020 webinar, featuring a discussion of the true causes of the Civil War – was it really all about slavery, or something else? Suggested Readings: Fort Hill Address, John C. Calhoun, 26 July 1831 The Constitution of the United States: Is it Pro-Slavery or Anti-Slavery?, Frederick Douglass, 26 MAR 1860 South Carolina’s Declaration of the Causes of Secession, 24 DEC 1860 Mississippi Declaration of Secession, 9 JAN 1861 First Inaugural Address, Abraham Lincoln, 4 MAR 1861 “Cornerstone” Speech, Alexander Stephens, 12 MAR 1861 Second Inaugural Address, Abraham Lincoln, 4 MAR 1865

The archive of our 23 SEP 20 webinar in which we looked at James Madison’s Speech on the Amendments to the Constitution, from 8 June 1789, wherein the “Father of the Constitution” added, some scholars would argue, “Father of the Bill of Rights” to his titles.

Why are both these documents essential to establishing and, hopefully, contributing to the maintenance of the American constitutional system of government? How do they work with one another, and why were they not created together? Explore these and other questions about two of the most foundational documents of the American republic, through the experience and vision of Dr. Gordon Lloyd, expert on the Constitutional Convention and the American Founding. Learn more at tah.org

Our first Saturday Webinar for the 20-21 school year, and also the first in our Fall series, Enduring American Questions. In this 75-minute episode, we will explore the question of whether the American Revolution, or perhaps ‘The War for American Independence,” was a revolution. What were its roots and how do they compare to those of other revolutions of the era, and since? What did Americans of the time seek to accomplish, and why? This episode will delve into political and historical topics, making it relevant for American History, World History, and American Government/Civics teachers, as well as Comparative Government teachers. Suggested Readings: Draft of the Declaration of Independence, 2 July 1776 “Liberty Further Extended: Or Free Thoughts on the Illegality of Slave-keeping,” Lemuel Haynes, 1776 Letter to Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, 24 AUG 1815 Letter to Roger Weightman, Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1826 Panelists: Dr. Chris Burkett, Ashland University Dr. Todd Estes, Oakland University Dr. Rob McDo

TAH.org's last of a three-episode series on pivotal presidential elections, tonight's focus was Ronald Reagan and the Election of 1980. Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Professor Political Science at Ashland University and Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center, discussed the election and its legacy with Dr. Chris Burkett, also of Ashland University. Suggested Readings: Acceptance Speech 1980 Democratic Convention, Jimmy Carter, 14 AUG 1980 Crisis of Confidence Speech, Jimmy Carter, 15 July 1979 A Time for Choosing, Ronald Reagan, 27 OCT 1964 Acceptance Speech at 1980 Republican Convention, Ronald Reagan, 17 July 1980 Transcript: Presidential Debate in Cleveland, OH, 28 OCT 1980 The post Special Webinar: What Can We Learn From the Election of 1980? appeared first on Teaching American History.

If you missed our partner webinar with the Missouri Humanities Council, on 11 August 2020, you can watch the archive here, and access the readings set aside for this program.P Subscribe to our podcast: At iTunes Via the RSS Feed Panelists: Dr. Jeff Sikkenga and Dr. Jason Stevens Republican Party Platform of 1860 Democratic Party Platform of 1860 South Carolina’s Declaration of the Causes of Secession, 24 DEC 1860 Farewell Speech, Abraham Lincoln, 11 FEB 1861 Speech at Independence Hall, Abraham Lincoln, 22 FEB 1861 First Inaugural Address, Abraham Lincoln, 4 MAR 1861 The post Special Webinar: What Can We Learn from the Election of 1860? appeared first on Teaching American History.

Join us for the first Documents in Detail webinar of the 20-21 school year, and also the first in our last year of 'Selections from the 50 Core Documents' as a series focus. In this episode we will delve into the meaning, rhetoric, and legacy of Brutus II, one of the most important Anti-federalist writings from 1787-88. This episode aired live on Wednesday, 19 AUG 2020, at 7pm ET. Panelists: Dr. John Moser, Ashland University Dr. Jason Jividen, Saint Vincent College Dr. Adam Seagrave, Arizona State University The post Documents in Detail: Brutus II appeared first on Teaching American History.

The first in our three-episode series of webinars about Presidential Elections and Campaigns, this episode focused on the tumultuous election of 1800, wherein John Adams was eventually defeated by Thomas Jefferson, resulting in the first partisan exchange of power in America. Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Professor Political Science at Ashland University and Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center, discussed the election and what we can learn from it with Dr. Cara Rogers, of Ashland University. Suggested Readings: Alien and Sedition Acts, 13 NOV 1797 Letter to John Taylor, Thomas Jefferson, 4 June 1798 The Duty of Americans, at the Present Crisis, Timothy Dwight, 4 July 1798 Letter to Elbridge Gerry, Thomas Jefferson, 26 JAN 1799 Hideous Hermaphroditical Character - Spurious Quotation about John Adams Letter to Harrison Gray Otis, Alexander Hamilton, 23 DEC 1800 Letter to Thomas Mann Rudolph, Thomas Jefferson, 19 FEB 1801 First Inaugural Address, Thomas Jefferson, 4 MAR 1801 The post Special Webinar: What Can We Le

Ashbrook and TeachingAmericanHistory presented  another special webinar, this time about Operation OVERLORD, more widely known as D-Day, the invasion of Normandy, and the liberation of Europe that it led to. Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Professor of Political Science at Ashland University and Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center, discussed the invasion and its place in WW2 and history with Dr. John Moser of Ashland University. Suggested Readings: Fuhrer Directive 51, Adolf Hitler, 3 November 1943 Combined Chiefs of Staff Directive for Operation Overlord, 12 February 1944 D-Day Statements, General Dwight Eisenhower, 6 June 1944 Robert Edlin's Account of D-Day Memo to Gen. George Marshall, Dwight Eisenhower, 6 June 1944 All participants will be sent a printable certificate for continuing education time. REGISTER HERE The post Special Webinar: D-Day+76 Years and the Liberation of Europe appeared first on Teaching American History.

Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Professor of Political Science at Ashland University and Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center interviewed Dr. Jennifer Keene of Chapman University on 20 May 2020, focusing on the lives, ideas, and contributions of Henry Ford and Madam CJ Walker, heroes of American Business. Suggested Readings: Henry Ford's Five-Day Week, The Library Digest, 29 April 1922 My Life and Work (Chapter 4, 5, and 8), Henry Ford, 1922 Henry Ford Sociology Department Collection of Primary Sources for Mdm. CJ Walker The post Special Webinar: Heroes of American Business appeared first on Teaching American History.

Join Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Professor of Political Science at Ashland University and Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center on 6 May 2020 at 1pm ET for this free webinar, focusing on, among others, Abigail Adams, a Hero of the American Founding. Dr. Sikkenga will be joined by Dr. Natalie Taylor of Skidmore College. All attendees will be provided with access to primary source readings before each episode airs, and will be emailed a printable certificate to account for continuing education. Suggested Readings: Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March 1776 John Adams to Abigail Adams, 14 April 1776 From John Adams to Mercy Otis Warren, 8 January 1776 Abigail Adams to John Quincy Adams, 10 June 1778 Abigail Adams to John Quincy Adams, 19 January 1780 Abigail Adams to John Quincy Adams, 10 August 1796 The post Special Webinar: Heroes of the American Founding appeared first on Teaching American History.

Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Professor of Political Science at Ashland University and Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center interviewed Dr. Eric Pullin of Carthage College on 27 May 2020, focusing on Clara Barton and Jonas Salk. Suggested Readings: "Angel of the Battlefield," Hartford Courant, 26 November 1862 "The Red Cross of the Geneva Convention: What It Is," Clara Barton, 1878 Notes on Antietam, Clara Barton, 1890 "The Women Who Went to the Field," Clara Barton, 1892 "Polio Cases and Death Rates," April and May 1955 "Remarks on Conference on Salk Vaccine," 22 April 1955 "President Eisenhower Cabinet Paper," 29 April 1955 "Jonas Salk on Searching for the Next Medical Miracle," 18 February 1990   The post Special Webinar: Heroes of American Medicine appeared first on Teaching American History.