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Studs Terkel Interview with Eileen Barthe

In this segment of an interview conducted by Studs Terkel, Eileen Barthe, a government relief case worker during the Great Depression, remembers an experience that caused a recipient of relief to face deep humiliation.

Last Updated: March 14, 2016

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English — US

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History

Racism

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Portraits superimposed on an image of the American flag

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Through a video-based activity, students examine America’s struggle for a stronger democracy during Reconstruction and today.

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Students explore the role of social media in Ferguson, apply information verification strategies to social media posts, and develop strategies for becoming critical consumers and sharers of social media.

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