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Over six days, participants will study various aspects of the Cold War such as issues related to capitalism and communism, Korea, McCarthyism, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and Ronald Reagan’s impact on ending the Cold War. Each day will consist of lectures and discussions led by top historians, economists, and other scholars.

Sessions will engage teachers by modeling a variety of pedagogical practices that will integrate into their individual classrooms such as primary source analysis, Socratic seminar, artifact investigation, and demonstrating an understanding of course content by creating sample lessons and classroom activities.

Seminar activities will also incorporate reflective practice through discussion, short analytic responses, and group presentations. Participants will be able to connect classroom applications as a site visit will be taken to Washington D.C. where we will explore the Victims of Communism Museum, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and more!

Program participants will also interact with a Vietnam-era Medal of Honor recipient, who will share his experiences of the Cold War. A master teacher will provide instruction on the Medal of Honor Character Development Program curriculum and digital tools developed by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.