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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 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 about this presentation, contact 901.521.9699, or visit
civilrightsmuseum.org
The National Civil Rights Museum is the fifth venue for the traveling exhibition.
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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 is 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.
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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, 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.
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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
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.
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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.
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UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures
July 29, 2008 through January 18, 2009
The Institute of Texan Cultures, through its research, collections, exhibits and programs, serves as the forum for the understanding and appreciation of Texas and Texans. The museum is a component of The University of Texas at San Antonio. It plays a role in the university’s community engagement initiatives by developing quality, accessible resources for educators and lifelong learners on topics of cultural heritage.
Today, the institute fulfills its mandate as the state’s center for multicultural education by investigating the ethnic and cultural history of the state and presenting the resulting information with a variety of offerings.
UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures
801 S. Bowie St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
For more information, contact 210.458.2330, or visit www.TexanCultures.com
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Institute of Texan Cultures was the premier venue for the traveling exhibition.
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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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