DOCSLIB.ORG

Case Shot & Canister

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Case Shot & Canister Case Shot & Canister 1BA Publication of the Delaware Valley Civil War Round Table Partners with Manor College and the Civil War Institute Our 23rd Year April 2015 4BVolume 25 5BNumber 4 Editor Patricia Caldwell Contributors Hugh Boyle, Book Nook Editor Rose Boyle Matt Bruce Nancy Caldwell, Artistic Adviser Jerry Carrier Pat Corey Jim Dover John Gavin Paula Gidjunis Surrender at Appomattox Court House Carol Ingald Bernice Kaplan Walt Lafty Zack Margolies Jane Peters Estes Our April Meeting Pete Romeika “The George Thomas No Apologies Tour” Patricia Rosso Larry Vogel Presenter: William Vosseler Bill Vosseler Andy Waskie Tuesday, April 21, 2015 3BUOfficers 7:30 pm President Hugh Boyle 6:15 pm for dinner (all welcome!) Vice President Radisson Hotel Jerry Carrier Treasurer Route 1 @ Old Lincoln Highway Herb Kaufman Trevose, PA Secretary Patricia Caldwell Dinner Menu – Stuffed Shells with Basil Tomato Marinara Sauce. e-mail:[email protected] U phone: (215)638-4244 Served with salad, rolls/butter, iced tea, soda, dessert. website: HUwww.dvcwrt.orgU Substitute: Pasta (chef’s selection). Umailing addresses: for membership: 2601 Bonnie Lane Contact Rose Boyle at [email protected] or 215-638-4244 for Huntingdon Valley PA 19006 dinner reservations by April 16. Dinner Price $24.00 for newsletter items: 3201 Longshore Avenue You are responsible for dinners not cancelled Philadelphia PA 19149-2025 by Monday morning April 20. feelings on a wide range of topics that were gleaned In This Issue from various sources.” Lots of Member News and Upcoming Events William S. (Bill) Vosseler founded the Union Library for the Spring season, plus “Around Town” CWRT that existed in Hatboro, PA from 2000-2013. Preservation News from Paula Gidjunis He was also a co-founder and Past Camp Our Summer Session for the Civil War Commander of the Baker-Fisher Camp 101 SUVCW, a member of the Meade Society, and a Past Chair of Institute has been announced the Mid-Atlantic Association of CWRTs. Larry Vogel details our March meeting In keeping with our Lincoln theme, our Book Bill currently serves as Executive Director of the Nook editor reviews a new perspective on the American Civil War Charitable Trust and, as a victims of the Ford’s Theater assassination member of the Confederation of Union Generals, Bernice Kaplan finds some modern-day Lincoln portrays Major-General Geo. H. Thomas, USA. He wit in a “What I Think About That” piece is the owner of Civil War Recreations, a company A Media Alert on upcoming PBS Vietnam War specializing in the recreation and sale of historic programming from Bernice Kaplan Civil War medals, ribbons and uniform related items. th Our “Civil War Vignette” tackles Vegetables! Having served in the 4 Infantry Division, in Vietnam, he is a combat disabled Veteran and a life Larry Vogel with another installment of “The member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Rest of the Story” Bill and his wife Peggy reside in Garnet Valley, Commemoration of the Sesquicentennial is Delaware County, Pennsylvania. winding down with events of April 1865 Please join us as Bill presents us with a PowerPoint look into the life of this honored American. “Rock of Chickamauga” George Henry Thomas was born in Virginia, on July 31, 1816. He was a West Point Graduate, a career U.S. Army officer and one of the principal commanders in the Western Theater. Undefeated in battle, he was appointed by Lincoln a Major- General in the Regular Army, This month we remember the events of April one of only five authorized by 1865, 150 years ago. April of that year just Congress at that time. He died shortly after the war might be the most important month of the Civil on March 28, 1870. War, and some may think that it was the most th As General George Thomas, the “Rock of important month of the 19 century. A quick Chickamauga”, by all accounts was a very reserved look at the events of that month shows just how man and rarely spoke out about his feelings toward important they were. Who can deny that April his fellow officers or those serving in the 9th and the surrender of Robert E Lee to General Confederacy, providing a full first-person Grant were important to America. The events of presentation of the general is something of a April 14th with the assassination of Abraham challenge on occasion for our speaker, historian Bill Vosseler. Adding to the challenge, as Bill relates, at Lincoln changed America. It took away this the general’s request, his wife destroyed all his country’s innocence; it altered and changed the correspondence at his death. “Since this presentation course of the future of the country. That event is not a historic representation of the General, it seeks has had lasting effects even down to our world to span his full career, much of which is relatively today. The escape and death of John Wilkes Booth unknown, while filling in some of Thomas's true not only captured the national interest but had 2 an entire nation cry out for justice. Almost forgotten was the greatest maritime disaster in our nation’s history, the explosion of the Sultana, killing over 1800 Union soldiers just freed from Confederate prisons. Then there was MAY 19 the final surrender of Joe Johnston to William Sherman at the end of the month. Yes, there were Historian Jane Peters Estes months with more battles, more men killed. But “The Battle of Gettysburg – Where April 1865 was a month that stakes its claim as Were the Women” the most important month. JUNE 16 150 years later after that fateful month we again Member Paula Gidjunis remember it with our annual Bensalem “A Country Worth Fighting For – Reenactment. We again will be there, our th volunteers will be there and so will a grateful A History of the 128 PA crowd to witness that event. I look forward to Volunteer Infantry” seeing you all there. JULY 21 Hugh Boyle Book Discussion Night President Topic to be Announced AUGUST 18 Wes Stokes “The New York Draft Riots of 1863” SEPTEMBER 15 Dr. Andy Waskie “The Role of the Germans in APRIL 14, 1865 BRAIN TEASERS the Civil War” 1 – What was the name of the actor on stage when Lincoln was shot? OCTOBER 20 2 – What was the name of the sergeant at the Herb Kaufman bridge when Booth came to cross? “The Medical Treatment of 3 – Who was the first doctor at Lincoln’s side after he was shot? our Four Assassinated Presidents” (Answers in next month’s newsletter!) NOVEMBER 17 Our Annual Awards Night ANSWERS TO MARCH BRAIN TEASERS Local Historian Steven J.Wright 1 – Which Union general became the Governor of “The Indian Wars” Massachusetts? – Benjamin Butler 2 – What Medal of Honor recipient was the last surviving Civil War general, living until April 13th, DECEMBER 8 1933? – Adalbert Ames Annual Holiday Dinner 3 – Of 8 Rebel gunboats, which was the only one to escape the battle of Memphis unscathed? – Austrian Village Restaurant The CSS Van Dorn 3 situation between the East and the West. Once in Panama, we took a ferry through part of the Canal, passing through three locks to the Pacific Ocean. Congratulations to Matt Bruce for winning the We were in each lock with another ferry and a March dinner book raffle. Winners of the meeting huge car carrier. Even though we know how locks book raffle and special goodie basket raffle were work, it was still exciting to experience it Ann Kaufman, Karl Weigand, Rich Jankowski, Ed firsthand. 54 million gallons of water empty out in Greenawald, Don Andrews, John Shivo, Mary a few short minutes. The new, wider canal is being Ann Hartner, Cathy Smith, John Gavin, new built parallel to the original, and you can see some member Sean Smith, and Hugh & Rose Boyle. of the construction. Costa Rica is really beautiful, worth another trip. We visited a national park, a Paula Gidjunis will be speaking at the Solebury research center, and took a boat ride to see the Historical Society Open House in New Hope on wildlife. For an amusing look at some of the Sunday, April 12. Her topic will be the “History of wildlife, check out http://savetheamericans.org/” the 128th PA”. Larry Vogel reports that he mostly hibernated “The Lincoln Assassination” will be the subject of during the winter, but now that Spring is here he three presentations by Hugh Boyle scheduled for is planning on attending two Chambersburg Civil this month – on April 12 at the GAR Museum & War Seminars. One in April will be the Second Library Open House, on April 19 at the Ryers Annual Symposium on Leadership in Combat Museum in Burholme, and on April 20 at the Legion featuring and honoring Ed Bearss, and one in May Post #405 Meeting at the Union League in will discuss "Those Damn Black Hats-The Iron Philadelphia. Brigade". Pete Romeika spoke on April 8 at St. Thomas of In March Pete Romeika had the opportunity to Villanova Parish in Rosemont following noon Mass visit his cousin and her family in Mobile, Alabama. during their “Senior Speakers Lunch Program”. He also toured New Orleans and visited Pete’s program was “A Grand Tour of Antietam, Confederate Memorial Hall and Lee Circle. Then Harper's Ferry and South Mountain”. from March 26 to March 29 Pete toured Mobile, Pensacola and Biloxi Civil War sites with the Thanks to all our members who answered the call CompuServe Civil War Forum. to share their winter experiences and their anticipated spring flings with Case Shot & Canister.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Southeast Lincoln/Highway 2 Subarea Plan
    Southeast Lincoln / Highway 2 Subarea Plan Proposed Amendment to the 1994 Lincoln / Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan Revised June 15, 2004 AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 26, 2001 AND COUNTY BOARD ON APRIL 24, 2001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page I. Introduction A. Background 1 B. Brief History of Subarea 1 C. Subarea Planning Process 2 D. Use of the Subarea Plan 3 E. Background on Exhibit “E” of the 1994 Lincoln/ Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan 3 F. Subarea Planning Challenges 4 II. Land Use A. Introduction 6 B. Vision for the Southeast Lincoln/ Highway 2 Subarea 6 C. Specific Elements of the Subarea Plan 10 D. Entryway Corridor 12 III. Environmental/Natural Resources A. Introduction 14 B. Topography 14 C. Soils 15 D. Floodplain and Stormwater 15 E. Drainageways Buffers 16 F. Wetlands and Water Bodies 18 G. Tree Masses 20 H. Best Management Practices (BMP’s) 20 I. Noise 21 J. Odor 22 K. Lighting 22 L. Ground Water Quality 22 IV. Community Services A. Schools 24 B. Fire Protection Services 25 C. Parks & Recreation 25 D. Lincoln City Libraries 26 E. Law Enforcement 27 V. Public Utilities A. Water 28 B. Sanitary Sewer 30 C. Electric System 33 D. Natural Gas 34 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page VI. Transportation A. Land Use Transportation Connection 35 B. Arterial Streets 35 C. Residential Streets 40 D. Railroads 40 E. Trails 41 F. Beltway 44 VII. Phasing 45 LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page Existing Land Use Plan 1 7 Proposed Subarea Plan 2 8 Wetland Boundaries 3 19 Future Water Improvements 4 29 Future Sanitary Sewer Improvements 5 31 Future Road Improvements 6 37 Future Trail Network 7 43 Executive Summary This subarea plan is crucial to the future of this area and to the community as a whole.
    [Show full text]
  • RESUME [V6.0].Cwk
    Robert Charles Doyle 1317 Ridge Avenue Steubenville, Ohio 43952 Phone: (740) 282-8156 [email protected] Education Ph. D Bowling Green State University, American Culture Studies, 1987. M. A. Pennsylvania State University, Comparative Literature, 1976. B. A. Pennsylvania State University, Liberal Arts, German, 1967. Present Academic Employment (2001 - present) Professor, United States History, Department of History, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio, 2007 to the present. Previous Academic Employment (1974 - 2001) Associate Professor, United States History, Department of History, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio, 2001-2007 Instructor, United States History, Department of History, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio, 2000-2001. Professeur and Maître de Conferences (Professor and Visiting Associate Professor), American Civilization, Département d’Etudes Anglaises et Nord-Américaines, Université Strasbourg, France, 1995-1998. Instructor (Part-Time), American Civilization, Department of Foreign Languages, Université Robert Schuman, Strasbourg, France, 1996-1997. Professor (Fulbright), American Studies, Englisches Seminar, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Münster, Germany, 1994-1995. Lecturer, American Studies, Department of English, Penn State University, University Park, 1988-1994. Lecturer (Part-Time), American Studies, Division of Continuing Education, Penn State University, University Park and Abington Campus, 1987-1988. Graduate Fellow (Teaching, 1984-86; Non-Service, 1986-1987), American Culture Doctoral Program, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, 1984-1987. Lecturer (Part-Time), American Studies, Division of Continuing Education, Penn State University, University Park, 1974-1977. Technical Adviser/Consultant Historical and Technical Advisor. Hart’s War. Dir. Gregory Hoblit, with Bruce Willis. MGM/UA (Warhart Productions), 2000-2001. Historical and Applied Research Consultant, Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (USAF), Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, 1998-2000.
    [Show full text]
  • JOURNAL the Publication of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
    LOYAL LEGION HISTORICAL JOURNAL The Publication of The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States VOL. 65, No. 4 WINTER 2008 The First National Memorial Memorial Commission] to build a memorial. GAR Memorial at The National Lincoln Monument to Abraham Lincoln Association was incorporated under Gettysburg By Bruce B. Butgereit, Commander, Michigan By Karl F. Schaeffer, Commander-in-Chief Commandery Illinois law in May 1865, whose plans ultimately led to the dedication of the osemary and I arrived in Gettysburg traveled from Michigan to Gettysburg Lincoln National Monument in Springfi eld, mid-morning for the 52nd Annual since childhood, using the Ohio and Illinois on October 15, 1874.2 However, R I Remembrance Day Observance. It took Pennsylvania toll roads exclusively. This hopes that the monument would become place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November year, I took U.S. Route 30 from Fort a national mecca were not realized. 22 at the Grand Army of the Republic Wayne, Indiana to Gettysburg to attend Countless memorials and monuments Memorial at Ziegler’s Grove, Gettysburg the 2008 national MOLLUS Congress. My have been erected to the martyr-president National Military Park (GNMP). The normal eleven-hour trip became a three- since these early efforts. These include what program began with the presentation of day connection with the road once referred many consider the best portrayal in the statue the colors by the Gettysburg Blues and the to as “Main Street Across America” or by Augustus St. Gaudens’ at Lincoln Park National Anthem by the 28th Pennsylvania “The Longest Place in America” – the Old in Chicago (1887), the Lincoln Memorial in Regimental Band.
    [Show full text]
  • See the Actual Places, Hear the Real Stories, Look for Lincoln in Central Illinois
    See the actual places, hear the real stories, look for Lincoln in www.lookingforlincoln.com central Illinois #1 Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701 217-782-6817 For more information about Looking for Lincoln and the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area go to our web site at www.LookingForLincoln.com or contact us at 217-782-6817. On The Front Cover: The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. This cabin was owned by Lincoln's father, Thomas and is located just outside of Charleston and Lerna, Illinois. Find us on facebook! www.nps.gov/LIHO 50M/5/12 Copyright: Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition PULL OUT GUIDEMAP INSIDE Looking for Lincoln through central Illinois With unparalleled authenticity, sites and communities of the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition make up the visitor experience we call “Looking for Lincoln.” We are the non-profit LINCOLN THE PRESIDENT-ELECT coordinating entity for the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area and can take you on a journey through the land- scape and the sites where Lincoln traveled and lived. From the state-of-the-art Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum to the variety of sites David Davis Mansion State and living history programs Historic Site, Bloomington throughout the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, we hope you will go “Looking for Lincoln.” Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg Lincoln and Civil War Legacy Trail, Alton Lincoln spent almost 30 years of his life in central Illinois. LINCOLN THE RAIL-SPLITTER Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, Lerna Looking for Lincoln Communities LINCOLN AND CIVIL WAR LEGACY TRAIL and Historic Sites 200 Piasa St., Alton, IL Walk in the footsteps of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, ALTON and Civil War soldiers from both North and South.
    [Show full text]
  • The Traveler Lincoln Highway Association - California Chapter
    THE TRAVELER LINCOLN HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION - CALIFORNIA CHAPTER www.lincolnhwy.org/ca/traveler EDITOR Gary Kinst PUBLISHED QUARTERLY ON THE FIRST OF JANUARY, APRIL, JULY, OCTOBER VOL. 15 NO. 3 SUMMER JULY, 2014 Kevin Shawyer collection The Mossdale Garage 1 Cover This issues cover photo was discovered by member Kevin Shawyer of Stockton while researching the history of the Lincoln Highway in the Stockton area. The Garage appears in the 1924 Tracy Press photo below. Signage on front of Garage, on cover, indicates that the proprietor is S. Mauro selling Union Gasoline while the one in photo below says Mossdale Garage, Associated Oil and what appears to be (something) Abersold. Tracy Press photo The Mossdale “Y” The above photo shows the garage and store on left with the Mossdale School on right of the “Y”. The road entering on the left was known as the Banta Road ( Manthley Rd.) and led motorists to Banta, Tracy and onto Oakland. The Model T Ford is traveling up the right arm of the “Y” onto the Yosemite Road (Howland Rd.). The left arm was the Stockton Road (Harlan Rd.) leading motorists to French Camp and Sacramento. In 1924 businesses at the “Y” included the Mossdale Store, Associated Service Station and an authorized Ford Garage. Charles Abersold operated a service station and store at the San Joaquin River Bridge from 1914-1917.He sold that business and relocated to the Mossdale “Y” in 1918 where he operated a service station, garage and lunch room with his ½ partner Salvador Mauro. Mauro was in charge of the Ford garage.
    [Show full text]
  • Auto Camping on the Lincoln Highway Brochure
    Aur 44 E. 44 Cit y of Aurora P Aurora of y Early Auto Travel ora Future of the Do At the turn of the 20th century, few people , I , wner P wner L 60505 L could afford cars. Even if one was lucky Lincoln Highway enough to own a car, traveling even short In the first decade after the Lincoln High- Auto Camping distances was demanding. The roads were l. way was created, the United States trans- res on the unpaved, dirty, bumpy and often impassable. Drivers experienced frequent breakdowns portation system went from only one major erv and served as their own mechanics. In the named highway to a confusing, unorga- ati Lincoln Highway early days of travel, most people chose nized system of named highways, distin- C on railroads over automobiles. In 1908, a trip guished only by bands painted on from New York to San Francisco in a car took telephone poles. To help ease the confu- omm 60-90 days. A train ride was quicker and sion, the government created a federal more civilized. highway system based on numbered routes ission and the Lincoln Highway became several numbered roads. In 1928, thousands of boy scouts across the country placed small commemorative concrete markers about every mile along the entire length of the route. The Lincoln Highway Association dissolved in 1935 and when the federal interstate highway system was introduced Development of the in the 1950s, the Lincoln Highway was all but forgotten. By the early 1990s, however, Lincoln Highway interest in the highway was reawakened by Lincoln Highway Shelter Carl Fisher, the founder of the Indianapolis Motor many Americans who understood its at Phillips Park Speedway, came up with the idea for a “Coast to significance in the American past.
    [Show full text]
  • VIETNAM VETERAN THEATRICAL NARRATIVES by Amanda Boyle Submitted to the Graduate Degree Program In
    MEN, MEMORY, AND MEMORIAL: VIETNAM VETERAN THEATRICAL NARRATIVES By Amanda Boyle Submitted to the graduate degree program in Theatre and the Graduate Faculty of the University of Kansas in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. ________________________________ Chairperson Henry Bial ________________________________ Jane Barnette ________________________________ Rebecca Rovit ________________________________ Nicole Hodges Persley ________________________________ Adrian Lewis Date Defended: May 9, 2016 The Dissertation Committee for Amanda Boyle certifies that this is the approved version of the following dissertation: MEN, MEMORY, AND MEMORIAL: VIETNAM VETERAN THEATRICAL NARRATIVES ________________________________ Chairperson Henry Bial Date approved: May 12, 2016 ii Abstract This dissertation is a study of Vietnam War veteran narratives and how they are presented on stage. I argue that these plays are a form of commemoration of the Vietnam War and those who fought in it. I eXamine three plays: Medal of Honor Rag (1976) by Tom Cole, Still Life (1982) by Emily Mann, and Tracers (1983) by John DiFusco, et al. There are hundreds of plays and musicals written directly about the war. Through a dramaturgical methodology I combine teXtual analysis, production research, interviews with two of the three playwrights, academic scholarship on the plays, my own staged reading of Still Life in February 2015, and select oral/written histories from Vietnam veterans to illustrate how the plays function as commemorative-storytelling of the veteran experience. Each chapter is a dramaturgical case study that could be used for production. The plays each have a wide range of topics, motifs, and themes, many of which I address, including the overlapping themes of wounding (moments of injury and psychological repercussions), coming home (surviving the war and returning home), and commemorating (via medals and memorials).
    [Show full text]
  • Illinois Scenic Byways, Keep Your Kids (And Yourself) Entertained by Playing One of These Classic Road Trip Games
    Illinois Lincoln Highway Illinois River Great River Road Road Historic Route 66 Historic Meeting of the National Road Great Rivers Great River Road Ohio River Scenic Byway THE ROAD TRIP. It’s an American tradition, a rite of passage—stretching back to the days 4 America’s Byways® following World War II, when the family automobile became a staple in | most households, a spirit of adventure gripped a nation emerging from war and highways began to connect nearly every corner of this vast 5-8 | Great River Road country. Before the construction of the interstate highway system, many of these journeys took place on two-lane roads that meandered through 9-12 | Historic National America’s small towns and over its incredibly diverse topography. Road In the nation’s heartland, seven such roads led travelers to their destinations, winding alongside great rivers, stretching across grassy 13-16 | Historic Route 66 plains and fields of grain and retracing the steps of ancient cultures, European explorers and American pioneers. Today, these roads are 17-20 | Illinois Lincoln known as the America’s Byways®. From the northwestern corner of Highway Illinois to its southern tip, from the bustling city of Chicago to the smallest rural villages, the byways serve as gateways to adventure, trips back in time and journeys into the heart and soul of America. 21-22 | Road Trip Games This guide takes you from point to point along each of the byways, 23-26 | Illinois River Road highlighting must-see attractions, significant historical markers, outdoor adventures, tasty restaurants and relaxing getaways.
    [Show full text]
  • National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form
    NPS Form 10-900-b OMB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form This form is used for documenting property groups relating to one or several historic contexts. See instructions in National Register Bulletin How to Complete the Multiple Property Documentation Form (formerly 16B). Complete each item by entering the requested information. ___X___ New Submission ________ Amended Submission A. Name of Multiple Property Listing Lincoln Highway – Pioneer Branch, Carson City to Stateline, Nevada B. Associated Historic Contexts (Name each associated historic context, identifying theme, geographical area, and chronological period for each.) Early Trails and Overland Routes, 1840’s-1863 Early Road Development in Nevada, 1865-1920’s Establishment of the Lincoln Highway and the Pioneer Branch, 1910-1913 Evolution of the Lincoln Highway and the Pioneer Branch, 1914-1957 C. Form Prepared by: name/title Chad Moffett, Dianna Litvak, Liz Boyer, Timothy Smith organization Mead & Hunt, Inc. street & number 180 Promenade Circle, Suite 240 city or town Sacramento state CA zip code 95834 e-mail [email protected] telephone 916-971-3961 date January 2018 D. Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this documentation form meets the National Register documentation standards and sets forth requirements for the listing of related properties consistent with the National Register criteria. This submission meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR 60 and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.
    [Show full text]
  • Special Programming on the Vietnam War and the 40 Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon to Air on CPTV This April
    For Immediate Release Contact: Carol Sisco [email protected] (860) 275-7212 cpbn.org, cptv.org, wnpr.org Special Programming on the Vietnam War and the 40th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon to Air on CPTV This April • My Lai: American Experience airs on Tuesday, April 21 at 9 p.m. • The Draft premieres Monday, April 27 at 9 p.m., followed by Dick Cavett’s Vietnam at 10 p.m. • The Day the 60s Died premieres Tuesday, April 28 at 8 p.m., followed by Last Days in Vietnam: American Experience at 9 p.m. and Lost Child: Sayon’s Journey at 11 p.m. HARTFORD, Conn. (April 3, 2015) – CPTV/Connecticut Public Television will present special programming in April focusing on the fall of Saigon and the Vietnam War. The programming begins with an encore airing of My Lai: American Experience on Tuesday, April 21 at 9 p.m. This film focuses on the 1968 My Lai massacre – known as one of the worst atrocities in American military history – and its subsequent cover-up, as well as the heroic efforts of the soldiers who broke ranks to try to halt the massacre and bring it to light. Other programs airing in April include The Draft, premiering Monday, April 27 at 9 p.m., exploring the history of the selective service system in America; and Dick Cavett’s Vietnam, premiering April 27 at 10 p.m., featuring a look back at conversations the talk show host had about the war with a number of public figures. Additional programming includes The Day the 60s Died, airing Tuesday, April 28 at 8 p.m., preceding the premiere of Last Days in Vietnam: American Experience at 9 p.m.
    [Show full text]
  • Journey to the Academy Awards: an Investigation of Oscar-Shortlisted and Nominated Documentaries (2014-2016)
    Journey to the Academy Awards: An Investigation of Oscar-Shortlisted and Nominated Documentaries (2014-2016) PRELIMINARY KEY FINDINGS By Caty Borum Chattoo, Co-Director, Center for Media & Social Impact American University School of Communication | Washington, D.C. February 2016 OVERVIEW For a documentary filmmaker, being recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for an Oscar nomination in the Best Documentary Feature category is often the pinnacle moment in a career. Beyond the celebratory achievement, the acknowledgment can open up doors for funding and opportunities for next films and career opportunities. The formal recognition happens in three phases: It begins in December with the Academy’s announcement of a shortlist—15 films that advance to a formal nomination for the Academy’s Best Documentary Feature Award. Then, in mid-January, the final list of five official nominations is announced. Finally, at the end of February each year, the one winner is announced at the Academy Awards ceremony. Beyond a film’s narrative and technical prowess, the marketing campaigns that help a documentary make it to the shortlist and then the final nomination list are increasingly expensive and insular, from advertisements in entertainment trade outlets to lavish events to build buzz among Academy members and industry influencers. What does it take for a documentary film and its director and producer to make it to the top—the Oscars shortlist, the nomination and the win? Which film directors are recognized—in terms of race and gender?
    [Show full text]
  • AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “The Great War” Premieres Monday-Wednesday, April 10-12, 2017
    AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “The Great War” Premieres Monday-Wednesday, April 10-12, 2017 Three-Part Series Explores How World War I Forever Changed America and the World (BOSTON, MA) — Scheduled in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into the war on April 6, 1917, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “The Great War,” a three-part, six-hour documentary, will premiere Monday, April 10, through Wednesday, April 12, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS. Featuring the voices of Campbell Scott, Blythe Danner, Courtney Vance and others, “The Great War” is executive produced by Mark Samels and directed by award-winning filmmakers Stephen Ives, Amanda Pollak and Rob Rapley. Drawing on the latest scholarship, including unpublished diaries, memoirs and letters, “The Great War” tells the rich and complex story of World War I through the voices of nurses, journalists, aviators and the American troops who came to be known as “doughboys.” The series explores the experiences of African- American and Latino soldiers, suffragists, Native-American “code talkers” and others whose participation in the war to “make the world safe for democracy” has been largely forgotten. “The Great War” also explores how a brilliant PR man bolstered support for the war in a country hesitant to put lives on the line for a foreign conflict; how President Woodrow Wilson steered the nation through almost three years of neutrality, only to reluctantly lead America into the bloodiest conflict the world had ever seen, thereby transforming the United States into a dominant player on the international stage; and how the ardent patriotism and determination to support America’s crusade for liberty abroad led to one of the most oppressive crackdowns on civil liberties at home in American history.
    [Show full text]