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Five turning points in American history [videorecording (DVD)] / video lecture presented by Edward O'Donnell.

by O'Donnell, Edward T., 1963-

Dreamscape Media, Llc, 2021.

United States -- History -- 20th century.

United States -- History -- 21st century.

United States -- Economic conditions -- 21st century.

United States -- Social conditions -- 21st century.

One Day University video lecture series.

Alternate title:

One Day University. Five turning points in American history [videorecording (DVD)].

[videorecording (DVD)] /

1 videodisc (ca. 67 min.) : sd., col. ; 12 cm.

Closed-captioned.

Lecturer, Edward O'Donnell, Holy Cross College.

"In the relatively short history of the United States, there have been many turning points and landmark movements that irrevocably altered the direction of the nation and signaled the dramatic start of a new historical reality. Some took the form of groundbreaking political and philosophical concepts; some were dramatic military victories and defeats. Still, others were nationwide social and religious movements or technological and scientific innovations. What all of these turning points had in common, is that they forever changed the character of America. Sometimes the changes brought about by these events were obvious; sometimes they were more subtle. Sometimes the effects of these turning points were immediate; other times, their aftershocks reverberated for decades. Regardless, these great historical turning points demand to be understood. The first and most crucial turning point for the newly independent United States was the presidency of George Washington. His leadership unified the country and set the model for democratic executive leadership in the modern world. With commentary on the Civil War, Progressive reforms in foreign policy during the twentieth century, The Great Depression, the Second World War, and the Cold War, this look at key turning points will look at how these events and more conditions our current economy, society, and troublesome 2020 presidential election. Each of these historical turning points has important lessons to teach us about our future as a nation, and the precarious continuity of the American Dream."--Container.

"One Day University presents a series of video lectures recorded in real-time from some of the top minds in the United States. Given by award-winning professors and experts in their field, these recorded lectures dive deep into the worlds of religion, government, literature, and social justice."--Container.

Filmed lectures.

Educational films.

Films for the hearing impaired.

One Day University.

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