An Afternoon Film and Discussion Series


An Afternoon Film and Discussion Series @ The Founders Library Howard University
Thursdays from 2 o'clock until 4 o'clock in the Browsing Room Bibliography: African-Americans in the Military
September 22	The Road to War Neutral observer or World Mediator? President Woodrow Wilson struggles over the best role for the U.S. until German aggression builds. Then he rallies the country to intervene as the European conflict becomes the first global war.	Panelists Dr. Donald Roe, Moderator Dr. Russell Adams Dr. Lavonne Jackson
September 29	Over There Millions of new American recruits were sent to reinforce the French at the war's darkest hour, just when Russia made a separate agreement with Germany.	Panelists Dr. Donald Roe Dr. Babalola Cole Dr. Emory Tolbert
October 6	Modern War This first global war utilized new weapons that resulted in psychological and spiritual trauma for many combat soldiers. African American soldiers fought in some of the fiercest battles.	Panelists Dr. Roe Dr. Adams Mr. Hari Jones
October 13	The American People in War Time Hundreds of thousands of African Americans migrated from the rural south to industrial centers for greater economic opportunity. Events during and after the global war set the stage in the U.S. for the passage of a new constitutional amendment granting women the vote.	Panelists Dr. Lila Ammons Dr. Lavonne Jackson Dr. Donald Roe
October 20	Peace Keeping At the Paris Peace Conference President Wilson attempts to negotiate a peace settlement that will make future wars impossible.	Panelists Dr. Donald Roe Dr. Lorenzo Morris Mr. Hari Jones
November 3	After the War: The Turbulent Years At war's end, the U.S. was faced with labor unrest, economic uncertainty and violent racial conflict. Congress was at odds with the President over the role the U.S. would play on the world stage.	Panelists Dr. Roe Dr. Adams Dr. Morris Dr. Clark-Lewis
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