Labor Market For African-Americans and Women in the 1940's, The
Professor of history Gary Gerstle explains that World War II marked a time of historic economic and industrial opportunity for African-Americans and women. Professor Gerstle talks about the iconic Rosie the Riveter image, as well as the fact that th...
Labor Movement of the 1930's, The
Professor of history Gary Gerstle talks about the rise of organized labor in the 1930's, when the Great Depression cost millions of Americans their jobs. He explains that, in 1935, President Roosevelt engineered two of the most important pieces of l...
Movies As A Cultural Force in the 1930's
Professor of history Gary Gerstle talks about the movies as a powerful, populist force in the 1930's. "These are all stories about the little guy in American society," Professor Gerstle explains, "...standing up...to the forces of corruption...again...
Loyalty and Patriotism Following Both World Wars
Professor of history Gary Gerstle talks about the mood of the United States following World Wars I and II. In both instances, there was what Professor Gerstle calls an "...ideological intensity expressing itself in demands for patriotism (and) loyal...
Presidency, The: Challenges of Governing
Presidential advisor, political analyst and university professor David Gergen talks about some of the factors that have changed the fabric of political institutions in America and made governing more difficult than ever before. These factors include...
Supreme Court in the 1930's, The
Professor of history Gary Gerstle talks about Franklin D. Roosevelt's efforts to "pack the Supreme Court" with justices he believed would be sympathetic to his legislative agenda, particularly the Wagner Act and the Social Security Act.. Although Ro...
Barriers to African-American Wealth Accumulation
Professor of Sociology and Public Policy Dalton Conley talks about discriminatory practices which prevented most African-Americans from participating in the great American housing boom from the 1950's through the end of the 20th century. Professor C...
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Immigration
Professor of history Gary Gerstle talks about the political ascent of Franklin D. Roosevelt at the time of the Great Depression. Professor Gerstle explains that immigrants in New York City were a significant part of Roosevelt's political base. "He a...