Welch, Erin

In this activity, students will use primary source posters and other documents from the World War I era to learn about the ways in which the United States mobilized for war.

Students will analyze primary documents, make decisions in the role of Harry S. Truman, and participate in group discussion and debate to understand the complex decision making that went into Truman's decision to desegregate the U.S. military.

Students will analyze primary sources, participate in class discussion, and complete an individual writing assignment to understand the human impact of the Berlin Airlift.