Whose Narrative: Re-examining War Memorials in East Asia and the US

Whose Narrative: Re-examining War Memorials in East Asia and the US

Whose Narrative: Re-examining War Memorials in East Asia and the US was an innovative collaboration held on April 4, 2019. The recorded video program featured Dr. David Kenley, Elizabethtown College, and Dr. Kirk Savage, University of Pittsburgh. This two part workshop focused on understanding the history, context and messages conveyed through war memorials in East Asia and the US.  

 

Part 1: The Long Shadow of World War II with Dr. David Kenley

Dr. David Kenley discusses the history and context of memorials commemorating World War II in Japan and China.

 

 

 

Part 2: Curating History: Civil War Memorials and Social Justice with Dr. Kirk Savage

Dr. Kirk Savage discusses the history, context and collective memory of US Civil War Memorials.