Memory and Meaning of the Asia Pacific War | Rich Frank
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Duration:
23 Minutes
Audience:
Students, Educators, Lifelong Learners
Atomic Bomb & Manhattan Project
Pacific Theater
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This year’s Admiral Nimitz Conference explored how pop culture, propaganda, and politics have shaped public memory of the Pacific War over the past 80 years. Through discussion of media, cultural narratives, and political discourse, this program reflected on how these forces continue to influence our understanding of the conflict.
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