In the Army Now

Elvis Aron Presley entered the United States Army at Memphis, Tennessee, on March 24, 1958, and then spent three days at the Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, Reception Station. He left active duty at Fort Dix, New Jersey, on March 5, 1960, and received his discharge from the Army Reserve on March 23, 1964.

Mr. Presley's overseas service took place in Germany from October 1, 1958, until March 2, 1960, as a member of the 1st Medium Tank Battalion, 32d Armor. For the first five days of that period he belonged to Company D of the battalion, and thereafter to the battalion's Headquarters Company at Friedberg.

But not everyone was happy with 'The King's' induction.

Should Elvis have been given an exception because of his celebrity? Should celebrities be treated differently? Why/ not?

Not all celebrities served so honorably. In this clip Mohammed Ali speaks for a white college, explaining why he doesnt want to go to Vietnam. What reasons does he give?

School of Rock

Rock and Roll music burst onto the scene in the 1950s thrilling teenagers and horrifying their parents. Rock Music was a combination of diverse musical styles symbolic of the American Melting Pot, but it also reflected the racial divisions of 1950's America.

Why did Elvis Presley achieve greater success than African American musicians of the 1950's?

Who was the real 'King' of Rock and Roll?

Good Night and Good Luck

Perhaps more than any reporter before or since, Edward R. Murrow captured the trust and belief of a nation and returned that trust with honesty and courage. His belief in journalism as an active part of the political process and a necessary tool within democracy has forever altered the politics and everyday life of the American people.

Analyze Murrow's famous speech at the RTNDA Convention.

What predictions did Mr. Murrow make about the future of Media in America?

Have they come true?

For Love of Country

Happy Valentines Day!

Which of our American Freedom's do you love the most?

Do you love your freedom so much that you would be willing to give your life for it?

Would you be willing to give up your freedom in order to protect it?

Golden Age of Hollywood

Whats your favorite movie of all time?

The 1930s were a Golden Age for Hollywood and for moviegoers. Depression-era audiences watched the latest spectacles in beautiful theaters that were a far cry from today's multiplexes.

How were movies an escape from the day to day struggles of the Great Depression?

Jim Crow

 

 What were Jim Crow Laws and how were African Americans mistreated in many parts of the country as a result?

Rebuild This Bridge!

The President came to Cincinnati yesterday to talk about the aging Brent Spence Bridge and his new 'Jobs Bill.'

Would President Obama agree with Andrew Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth? Why or why not?