Us throughout the program tonight. His book is call, its been 85 since debs died. Why do we care about him . Debs is one of the labor leaders at a crucial time and a conflict between labor and capital, but more importantly, he was the central figure in the socialist movement at a time when it was a viable, growing and important part of the american political culture. So is he interesting as a snapshot in time or do you think he has a lasting legacy, do you think . Like many thirdparty candidates he and his fellow socialists managed to move the conversation in very important directions that have affected the development of american democracy ever since. So in that regard he is of his time, but he has also had a long impact on us, as well. We will have time to delve into some of the elections more deeply later on, but of the five bids he made for the white house, are any particularly significant . Two for very different reasons. The 1912 bid represents the high watermark of socialism whe
As the beginning of the womens Suffrage Movement. However, it took until 1920, over 72 years later, for women to earn the right to vote. During those years, organizations such as the National American womens Suffrage Association and National Womens party would form, creating a national movement. Yet, it was women in every community who lead the effort in their towns and states to demand rights. Through the work of cspan cities tour, we will introduce you to some of these women who dedicated their lives to this cause, from a pro suffrage newspaper publisher in oregon, to a 23yearold montana and arrested for protesting on the white house lawn. You will learn why western territories and states were on the leading edge of the movement, and you will hear how a letter from a mother to her son would help lead to the ratification of the 19th amendment, giving women the right to vote. We begin in syracuse, new york, where author Carol Faulconer talks about one of the movements lesser known figu
Took until 1920, over 72 years later for women to earn the right to vote. During those years, organizations would form creating a national movement, yet it was women in every community who led the effort in their towns and states to demand rights. Through the work of cspans cities tour, we will introduce you to some of these women who dedicated their lives to this cause. From a Newspaper Agency to a woman for protesting on the white house lawn. You will learn how western territories and states were on the leading edge of the movement and you will hear how a letter from a mother to her son would lead to the ratification of the 19th amendment, giving women the right to vote. We begin syracuse, new york, where an author talks about one of the movements lesserknown figures. Lucretia mott is the most important female white abolitionists and one of the most important women in American History, yet she has not received the same amount of historical attention as others. She is not a household
Today, were going to focus on the Continental Army. And this is were situating this very much in the broad history. Of war and the military. And the Continental Army, a lot of ways, is different from other armies that have preceded it, largely because its one thats very much based on ideals and certain concepts and beliefs rather than sort of your traditional army. So, what is the Continental Army, what is it . America. America, okay. Continental army based in america. It electrical but first United States army, but before it is the u. S. Army it is the army of america, yes. But what element . Certainly part of the American Revolution. The united colonies. Yeah, the united colonies. So when does the Continental Army begin . Its not necessarily with the start of the revolution. But we are going to pick up the story with the beginning of the war. So, a couple classes ago, we were talking about the french and indian war. And the french and indian war was a world war that fundamentally alt
Contender is eugene v debs, the nations most celebrated world war i protester. This footage captures him on his return to his hometown of terre haute, indiana, following his release from prison by president harding after federal convictions stemming from those were protests, and tonight, we are in terre haute. Let me introduce you to one of the guests who will be with us tonight. His book is called democracys prisoner eugene v debs, the first world war, and the right to dissent. Why do you care about him . He was the central figure in the socialist movement at a time when it was a viable, growing, and important part of the american political culture. Is it interesting as a snapshot in time or did he have a lasting legacy, do you think . I think he and his fellow candidates managed to move the discussion forward in important directions that have affected the development of american democracy ever since. He is of his time but has had a long impact on us as well. We will have time to delv