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.