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Dred Scott: The Worst Supreme Court Decision Ever?
In this Dispatch, Dr. Deaton discusses the case of an enslaved man, Dred Scott, whose pursuit of freedom went all the way to the Supreme Court–and helped cause the Civil War.
Two Giants of History Remembered: Phinizy Spalding & Carl Vipperman
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Two Giants of History Remembered: Phinizy Spalding & Carl Vipperman
Dr. Deaton remembers two UGA history professors–both of them outstanding scholars, teachers, and gentlemen–who profoundly influenced his decision to become a historian. Learn more about the lives and careers of Phinizy Spalding and Carl Vipperman in this Dispatch.
National Poetry Month: Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening
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National Poetry Month: Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening
Have you ever memorized a poem just because you loved it? To commemorate National Poetry Month, Dr. Deaton in this Dispatch considers the power of poetry to evoke the beauty and tragedy of life as no other literary style can–and recites his personal favorite.
The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia
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The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia
This Dispatch comes to you from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Join Dr. Deaton as he discusses the history of the Appalachian Mountains, Vogel State Park, the Chattahoochee National Forest, and the natural wonders North Georgia has to offer.
The Complexity of the Past: Teaching, Not Celebrating
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The Complexity of the Past: Teaching, Not Celebrating
Do we study and teach history to celebrate the past? To condemn it? Or to gain a greater understanding of the people and events that created the world in which we live? In this Dispatch Dr. Deaton discusses the challenges of teaching the complexity of our shared past, and the role of history in creating a better future.
Washington Slept Here
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Washington Slept Here
Can you imagine the President of the United States sleeping in a boarding house? In this Dispatch, Dr. Deaton goes on-site to follow President George Washington’s 1791 southern tour and visit to Savannah. Learn more about visiting one of the country’s hottest tourist destinations 230 years ago.
Memorial Day
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Memorial Day
In honor of Memorial Day, Dr. Deaton visits Beaufort National Cemetery in South Carolina to pay homage to all members of the armed forces of the United States buried there–and in graves known and unknown around the world.
General James Oglethorpe
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General James Oglethorpe
Dr. Deaton reports from Downtown Savannah, as he visits sites commemorating Georgia’s founder, General James Oglethorpe, on the anniversary of his death. He also looks at the influence of the Oglethorpe Plan through Savannah’s squares in the largest National Historic Landmark District in the United States.
Conrad Aiken: Cosmos Mariner
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Conrad Aiken: Cosmos Mariner
Dispatches remembers Georgia author Conrad Aiken on his birthday, including his tragic early years. We also visit the final resting place of this first Georgian to win the Pulitzer Prize.
Vince Dooley and the University of Georgia
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Vince Dooley and the University of Georgia
September 4th marks the birthday of Coach Vince Dooley and the return of the college football season. In this week’s Dispatch, Stan reports from the site where the University of Georgia was chartered in 1785 and explores the history of UGA and its hall of fame coach.
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