The Past Is Alive Within Us: The U.S.- Dakota Conflict
The Past Is Alive Within Us: The U.S.- Dakota Conflict
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This program will look at the US Civil & Dakota Wars through the lens of public memory.
This documentary examines one of the most difficult chapters of Minnesota’s history: the state’s involvement in the Dakota War as the Civil War was simultaneously raging. It’s a mix of historical information & contemporary stories & is designed to build a better understanding of historical interpretation & encourage critical thinking. It will look at the subject through the lens of public memory.
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The Past Is Alive Within Us: The U.S.- Dakota Conflict is a local public television program presented by Twin Cities PBS
The Past Is Alive Within Us: The U.S.- Dakota Conflict
The Past Is Alive Within Us: The U.S.- Dakota Conflict
Special | 1h 56m 54sVideo has Closed Captions
This documentary examines one of the most difficult chapters of Minnesota’s history: the state’s involvement in the Dakota War as the Civil War was simultaneously raging. It’s a mix of historical information & contemporary stories & is designed to build a better understanding of historical interpretation & encourage critical thinking. It will look at the subject through the lens of public memory.
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