America Fights World War II 92nd Street Y New York City Manhattan - United States History: archeology Thu 6 Nov 2008
History: archeology
Thu 6 Nov 2008
2008
November 2008
Thursday 6 November 2008
Thu 6 Nov. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
America Fights World War II: Films, Theater and Popular Music Wartime Problems Howard Oboler Americans on the homefront during World War II experienced the war through newspaper reports, radio broadcasts, movies, stage plays and popular music. Today, social historians regard the works of popular culture from the World War II era as documents that defined our nation’s concerns during that time. Explore and discuss topics such as Nazism, Japanese imperialism, patriotism, heroism, home front problems and escapism during the World War II years. The More the Merrier, Home of the Brave, Since You Went Away, Cover Girl, Thank Your Lucky Stars and A Bell for Adano. Date & Time: Thu, Nov 6, 2008, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions C