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Fighting for Democracy Exhibition
Submitted by vkm on Tue, 2008-07-22 14:12.
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Through the diverse perspectives of seven ordinary citizens whose lives and communities were forever changed by World War II, Fighting for Democracy: Who is the “We” in “We, the People”? asks visitors to think critically about freedom, history, and, ultimately, the ongoing struggle to live democratically in a diverse America.
The exhibition opened at the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy in Los Angeles in October, 2005 where it continues to educate and inspire students and visitors. A traveling version of the exhibition was created for a five-year, 10-city tour and was made possible with major support provided by the U.S. Army Center for Military History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible through the generous support of The Boeing Company.
For more information about the exhibition, to explore an online version, or to download the accompanying Educator’s Resource Guide: Click here >>
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National Archives Experience
January 29, 2010 through February 28, 2010
The National Archives Experience transformed the visitor experience at its historic building on the National Mall. The Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom has been improved, a permanent interactive exhibition installed, the new William G. McGowan Theater for programs and the Lawrence F. O’Brien Gallery for special exhibits built, the Boeing Learning Center opened, and a new presence online launched. The National Archives Experience is a public-private partnership between the Foundation for the National Archives and the National Archives.
The Lawrence F. O’Brien Gallery features special exhibitions developed by the National Archives to explore newsworthy and timely topics. The Gallery also features traveling exhibitions from other National Archives facilities and other organizations.
National Archives Experience
Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets
Washington, DC, 20408-0001
For more information about this presentation, contact 1-86-NARA-NARA, or visit
www.archives.gov
The National Archive Records and Administration is the fourth venue for the traveling exhibition. Fighting for Democracy in Washington, DC is made possible with contributions by The Foundation for the National Archives.
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Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
July 25, 2009 through January 10, 2010
Because of the success of its Civilian Pilot Training Program, the U.S. military selected Tuskegee Institute as a place to train African-American pilots during World War II. Aviation cadets came to Tuskegee, Alabama and through rigorous training at Moton Field and Tuskegee Army Air Field became one of the most highly respected U.S. fighter groups of World War II.
Tuskege Airmen National Historic Site
1616 Chappie James Avenue
Tuskegee, AL 36083
Contact: 334.724.0922, www.nps.gov/tuai
The Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site is the third venue for the traveling Fighting for Democracy exhibition. Additional support for the Tuskegee presentation has been provided by Chevron.
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The National WWII Museum in New Orleans
February 9 through May 17, 2009
The National WWII Museum was the second venue for the traveling Fighting for Democracy exhibition. There is no additional charge to see Fighting For Democracy and will be included in the general admission to this venue.
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Contact: www.nationalww2museum.org
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UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures
July 29, 2008 through January 18, 2009
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Institute of Texan Cultures premiered the traveling Fighting for Democracy exhibition.
Admission is FREE
(Does not include admission to the main exhibit floor)
Lower Gallery, UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures
801 S. Bowie St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Visit www.TexanCultures.com for more information, or call 210.458.2330.
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Fighting for Democracy is presented by the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, an educational program of the Japanese American National Museum, to advance the understanding of, and commitment to, American democratic ideals. Fighting for Democracy: Who is the “We” in “We, the People”? is made possible with major support provided by the U.S. Army Center for Military History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible through the generous support of The Boeing Company and the U.S. Army Center for Military History.
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PHOTO CREDITS – Bill: National Archives (018-T-44K-13); Carl: National Archives (NWDNS-127-MN-83714); Domingo: Collection of Domingo Los Baños (NCPD.17.2005.104); Frances: From the Frances Slanger Collection in The Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center at Boston University (NCPD.30.2005.24); George: Gift of Mary S. Tominaga, Japanese American National Museum (94.49.28); Hazel: The Woman’s Collection, Texas Woman’s University (MSS.358); Héctor: Dr. Héctor P. García Papers, Special Collections & Archives, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi Bell Library (NCPD.1.2004.30).
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