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To prepare for this week’s Scholars to Leaders’ Narratives of Identity: Us and Them, tune into the video below for a breakdown of this week’s exciting presentations which include the National Youth Summit – Japanese American Incarceration in World War II presented by Smithsonian National Museum of American History; presented by the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington; and Climate Change: Whose World is it? Presented by the World Affairs Council- Washington, DC.
Each video highlights the unique programs live-streamed throughout the week including introductions and specifics on what to expect from each day’s program. Explore the different links to find primary sources, thought provoking articles, and interactive websites.
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Tuesday, May 17th
National Youth Summit – Japanese American Incarceration in World War II
Video Produced by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
What was Japanese American incarceration? Could it happen again?
To prepare for Tuesday's summit- explore these materials.
National Youth Summit Conversation Kit
Teaching Japanese American Incarceration Through Comics and Graphic Novels
Primary Source: Stanley Hayami Diary
Wednesday, May 18th
Defining Spaces: Constructing Citizenship and Country
Video Produced by the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington
Start thinking about Citizenship and Nationhood today!
To prepare for Wednesday discussion spaces- explore how space is constructed at Mount Vernon.
George Washington’s Letter to Hebrew Congregation
Thursday, May 19th
Climate Change: Whose World is it?
Video Produced by the World Affairs Council DC
What is climate change and am I responsible? How does this impact me and others living locally and abroad? What can I do? To prepare for Thursday’s discussion, explore the resources below:
Environmental Protection Agency
