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Make Good the Promises
The companion volume to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture exhibit, opening in September 2021 With a Foreword by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Eric Foner and a preface by veteran museum director and historian Spencer Crew An incisive and illuminating analysis of the enduring legacy of the post-Civil War period known as Reconstruction—a comprehensive story of Black Americans’ struggle for human rights and dignity and the failure of the nation to fulfill its promises of freedom, citizenship, and justice. In the aftermath of the Civil War, millions of free and newly freed African Americans were determined to define themselves as equal c...
National Museum of African American History and Culture
This souvenir book showcases some of the most influential and important treasures of the National Museum of African American History and Culture's collections. These include a hymn book owned by Harriet Tubman; ankle shackles used to restrain enslaved people on ships during the Middle Passage; a dress that Rosa Parks was making shortly before she was arrested; a vintage, open-cockpit Tuskegee Airmen trainer plane; Muhammad Ali's headgear; an 1835 Bill of Sale enslaving a young girl named Polly; and Chuck Berry's Cadillac. These objects tell us the full story of African American history, of triumphs and tragedies and highs and lows. This book, like the museum it represents, uses artifacts of African American history and culture as a lens into what it means to be an American.
A Is for All the Things You Are
An ABC book celebrating and inspiring diversity A Is for All the Things You Are: A Joyful ABC Book is an alphabet board book developed by the National Museum of African American History and Culture that celebrates what makes us unique as individuals and connects us as humans. This lively and colorful book introduces young readers, from infants to age seven, to twenty-six key traits they can explore and cultivate as they grow. Each letter offers a description of the trait, a question inviting the reader to examine how he or she experiences it in daily life, and lively illustrations. The book supports understanding and development of each child's healthy racial identity, the joy of human diversity and inclusion, a sense of justice, and children's capacity to act for their own and others' fair treatment.
We Return Fighting
A richly illustrated commemoration of African Americans' roles in World War I highlighting how the wartime experience reshaped their lives and their communities after they returned home. This stunning book presents artifacts, medals, and photographs alongside powerful essays that together highlight the efforts of African Americans during World War I. As in many previous wars, black soldiers served the United States during the war, but they were assigned to segregated units and often relegated to labor and support duties rather than direct combat. Indeed this was the central paradox of the war: these men and women fought abroad to secure rights they did not yet have at home in the States. Bla...
Recent Developments and Innovations in the Sustainable Production of Concrete
Recent Developments and Innovations in the Sustainable Production of Concrete covers the various aspects of sources, materials, and waste products in concrete production, innovation in materials-new technological developments, and the upgradation of existing concrete production systems. Importantly, it covers the so-called EEE aspects (Economy, Energy, and Environment), not touched by other books. The books also highlights the sustainability aspects of concrete production when recycled materials are added. Case studies are used to demonstrate the practical aspect of concrete production, including the machine learning approach. - Includes coverage of sources, materials, and waste products in concrete production - Provides an overview of the economic, energy, and environment aspects in concrete production - Shows how machine learning can be used in concrete construction
Washington, D.C. Travel Guide *Secrets of the Capital * USA eBook
Welcome to a trip to the heart of the United States, to the vibrant capital city of Washington, D.C. This unique city is not only a political center, but also a treasure chest full of history, culture and secrets waiting to be discovered. In this book, we invite you to explore the fascinating secrets of the capital, from the iconic monuments and buildings to the lesser-known but equally impressive places and activities that Washington, D.C. has to offer. Let's start with the White House, the most famous residence in the United States, and the Capitol, the seat of Congress, where the laws of the land are created. The National Mall stretches as a green oasis of history, offering breathtaking v...
HITLER’S SOCIALIST SYMBOLS - NSV, SA, SS, VW & Swastikas & Bellamy Salutes from USA Socialists \ Dr. Rex Curry Victorious
Hitler: socialist artist and the top graphic designer of all time. His flag symbol represented “S shapes for SOCIALISM.” That is one of many amazing discoveries by Professor Rex Curry. This book reveals Dr. Curry’s surprises about Adolf Hitler’s socialist symbolism including: (1) Hitler’s socialist salute from USA socialists and their flag Pledge; (2) Hitler’s socialist vocabulary; (3) logos for NSV, SA, SS, VW, Hitler’s flag, and his other socialist emblems. As socialism’s top ad man, the creative genius pioneered public relations. In his German version of “Mad Men” Hitler revealed how to sell socialism and sell himself. Other historians were unable to discover Hitler’...
Sweet Home Café Cookbook
A celebration of African American cooking with 109 recipes from the National Museum of African American History and Culture's Sweet Home Café Since the 2016 opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, its Sweet Home Café has become a destination in its own right. Showcasing African American contributions to American cuisine, the café offers favorite dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, adding modern flavors and contemporary twists on classics. Now both readers and home cooks can partake of the café's bounty: drawing upon traditions of family and fellowship strengthened by shared meals, Sweet Home Café Cookbook celebrates African American cooking thro...
Museums, Children and Social Action
Museums, Children and Social Action examines the role that museums play in reaching, teaching and inspiring children as global citizens of the world and, looking to the future, argues that the sustainability of museums will come from strengthening relationships with young visitors. Presenting a diverse range of programs, exhibitions and outreach from museums across five continents, Shaffer highlights how museums are already serving children and making a difference in their lives. Arguing that museums have a unique responsibility to connect this audience with relevant social issues and challenges, such as social injustice, racism, climate change and poverty, Shaffer simultaneously acknowledge...
