Fighting for Democracy Exhibition

Levine Museum of the New South
January 19 through July 14, 2013

Levine Museum of the New South is an interactive history museum that provides the nation with the most comprehensive interpretation of post-Civil War southern society featuring men, women and children, black and white, rich and poor, long-time residents and newcomers who have shaped the South since the Civil War.

Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. Seventh Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

For more information about this presentation, contact 704.333.1887, or visit museumofthenewsouth.org

The Levine Museum of the New South is the tenth venue for the traveling exhibition. The presentation in Charlotte is made possible through the support of Duke Energy and Presbyterian Healthcare.

Highground Veterans Memorial Park
November 1 through December 31, 2012

It is the mission of The Highground to honor Veterans and their families and to educate about the cost of things—the human cost. The Highground is a Veterans Memorial Park that pays tribute to the Dead, and honors the Survivors, their service, and their sacrifices. It also pays tribute to the people who supported them when they were away and upon their return.

Highground Veterans Memorial Park
W7031 Ridge Road
Neillsville, WI 54456

For more information about this presentation, contact 715.743.4224, or visit thehighground.org.

The Highground Veterans Memorial Park was the ninth venue for the traveling exhibition.

Arab American National Museum
February 2 through August 12, 2012

Fighting for Democracy is presented as a companion to the current Arab American National Museum exhibition Patriots & Peacemakers: Arab Americans in Service to Our Country. Patriots & Peacemakers presents the experiences of more than 170 Arab Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, the Peace Corps and the diplomatic corps. Both exhibitions are free with Museum admission.

Presenting these exhibitions simultaneously pays tribute not only to Arab Americans but to all ethnic minorities who have served our nation, contributing vital facts and balance to the civil discourse about the roles of immigrants and minorities in contemporary America.

Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126

For more information about this presentation, contact 313.582.2266, or visit www.arabamericanmuseum.org.

The Arab American National Museum was the eighth venue for the traveling exhibition. The AANM documents, preserves, and presents Arab American history, culture, and contributions. It is a project of ACCESS, a Dearborn, Michigan-based nonprofit human services and cultural organization. Learn more at www.arabamericanmuseum.org and www.accesscommunity.org.

The Arab American National Museum is a proud Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Read about the Affiliations program at http://affiliations.si.edu.

National Constitution Center
October 14, 2011 through January 16, 2012

A groundbreaking exhibit-theater hybrid, Fighting For Democracy: Who is the “We” in “We, the People”? immerses visitors in the World War II era through a uniquely personal perspective. Featuring letters, photos, newspapers, films and immigration documents, this interactive, multimedia exhibition traces the real experiences of seven diverse Americans who struggled for equal rights and expanded the definition of “we” in “We the People.”

To complement the exhibition and further bring their stories to life, the Center will present an original, live theater performance produced collaboratively with Philadelphia’s premier theater artists. Fighting for Democracy reveals how World War II was a pivotal time for women and minorities—and connects powerfully with current debates about immigration, citizenship and civil rights in America.

National Constitution Center
Independence Mall
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

For more information about this presentation, contact 215.409.6600, or visit www.constitutioncenter.org

The National Constitution Center was the seventh venue for the traveling exhibition. The National Constitution Center thanks the following for generously underwriting the Philadelphia production of Fighting for Democracy: CHG Charitable Trust; Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation; Dorrance H. Hamilton; Heritage Philadelphia Program, a program of The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage; Macy’s; National Endowment for the Arts; Team Clean; Verizon; Wyncote Foundation; William M. King Charitable Foundation.

Bishop Museum
October 16, 2010 through January 23, 2011

The Bishop Museum is the largest museum in Hawai‘i and the premier natural and cultural history institution in the Pacific, recognized throughout the world for its cultural collections, research projects, consulting services and public educational programs. It also has one of the largest natural history specimen collections in the world. Serving and representing the interests of Native Hawaiians is a primary purpose of the Museum.

Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice Street
Honolulu, HI 96817

For more information about this presentation, contact 808.847.3511, or visit
www.bishopmuseum.org

The Bishop Museum was the sixth venue for the traveling exhibition. Fighting for Democracy at the Bishop Museum is made possible with contributions by Matson and the Alexander & Baldwin Foundation.

National Civil Rights Museum
May 29, 2010 through August 29, 2010

The National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel, the assassination site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., chronicles key episodes of the American civil rights movement and the legacy of this movement to inspire participation in civil and human rights efforts globally, through their collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.

National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry Street
Memphis, TN 38103

For more information, contact 901.521.9699, or visit
civilrightsmuseum.org

The National Civil Rights Museum was the fifth venue for the traveling exhibition.

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, contact 1.86.NARA.NARA, or visit
www.archives.gov

The National Archive Records and Administration was the fourth venue for the traveling exhibition. Additional support for the Washington, DC presentation provided by The Foundation for the National Archives.

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

For more information, contact 334.724.0922, or visit www.nps.gov/tuai

The Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site was the third venue for the traveling exhibition. Additional support for the Tuskegee presentation provided by Chevron.

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans
February 9 through May 17, 2009

The National World War II Museum is the only museum in the United States that addresses all of the amphibious invasions or “D-Days” of World War II, honoring the more than 16 million Americans who took part in this global conflict. The Museum stands as our country’s tribute to the men and women who made the invasions in Europe, Africa and the Pacific theaters successful. It presents their stories to an international audience, preserves material for research and scholarship, and inspires future generations to apply the lessons learned from the most complex military operation ever staged.

The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70130

For more information, contact 504.528.1944, or visit www.nationalww2museum.org

The National WWII Museum was the second venue for the traveling exhibition. Additional support for the New Orleans presentation provided by Chevron.