Introducing - Voices of Our People: WWII - Premiering Sept. 30
Release Date: 09/10/2024
Answering the Call to War
Voices of Our People: WWII
Welcome to the second episode of Voices of Our People: WWII. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, young people flood recruitment offices across the nation, ready to join the fight. As the United States begins shifting its massive economy to a wartime footing, our military experiences growing pains from the sudden influx. Host Bill Ellison will be your guide as Dr. Andrew Wiest of the Dale Center details the challenges faced by U. S. Forces in terms of training, equipping, and providing logistics for over eight million men and women. And we hear stories from over a...
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Pearl Harbor and the Sleeping Giant
Voices of Our People: WWII
Welcome to Voices of Our People: WWII. As Hitler's army marches across Europe, Americans are determined to sit out a second world war. However, half a world away, the Empire of Japan plans a preemptive strike on an obscure U. S. Naval base known as Pearl Harbor. Our speakers for Episode One: Bill Ellison, a voice very familiar to fans of Mississippi Moments, will be your guide through this series. With over fifty years in broadcasting, Bill is known for his distinctive voice-over work and as host of Grass Roots, a Bluegrass music program heard weekly on Mississippi Public...
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Preview of Episode One: Pearl Harbor
Voices of Our People: WWII
Episode One drops on Monday morning, September 30. Here is a two minute preview of what you can expect to hear. Subscribe so you don't miss a single episode of Voices of Our People: WWII!
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Introducing - Voices of Our People: WWII - Premiering Sept. 30
Voices of Our People: WWII
From the Center for Oral History & Cultural Heritage at USM, comes a new history podcast combining the best of our extensive Oral History collection and in-depth analysis of the major events that have fundamentally shaped modern society. In Season 1 of Voices of Our People, The COH&CH, in partnership with the Dale Center for the Study of War & Society at USM and the Mississippi Humanities Council, presents a new 10 episode exploration of the greatest conflict of the 20th Century, World War II. Hosted by Bill Ellison, Voices of Our People: WWII will premier on Monday, Sept....
info_outlineFrom the Center for Oral History & Cultural Heritage at USM, comes a new history podcast combining the best of our extensive Oral History collection and in-depth analysis of the major events that have fundamentally shaped modern society.
In Season 1 of Voices of Our People, The COH&CH, in partnership with the Dale Center for the Study of War & Society at USM and the Mississippi Humanities Council, presents a new 10 episode exploration of the greatest conflict of the 20th Century, World War II.
Hosted by Bill Ellison, Voices of Our People: WWII will premier on Monday, Sept. 30, with a new episode each subsequent Monday through Dec. 2--five days before the 83rd anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack.
About the Center for Oral History & Cultural Heritage
Since 1971, the COH&CH has collected and preserved the stories of Mississippi from all walks of life. In sharing their memories, the over 4,000 and counting contributors to our collection have given the Center--and all of Mississippi--a precious gift that remains long after they pass on. Our collection has proven an invaluable resource for researchers, journalists, teachers, students, documentarians, and museums.
About the Dale Center for the Study of War & Society
As one of the top military history programs in the country, the Dale Center for the Study of War & Society houses a distinguished academic community with expertise in how conflict affects communities, soldiers, and non-combatants. The Dale Center expands on the field of military history, with its traditional focus on leaders, strategies, and operations, and seeks to identify and understand the social and cultural consequences of war.
About the Mississippi Humanities Council
With funding from the State of Mississippi through the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, the Mississippi Humanities Council creates opportunities for Mississippians to learn about themselves and the larger world and enriches communities through civil conversation about our history and culture.