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German-Americans and WWI: How the War Affected the People and Their Culture In-Person
Before sending troops overseas, the U.S. government created propaganda campaigns to garner public support to enter WWI. These efforts greatly impacted the lives of German-Americans, many of whom had ived in this country for generations. The images of scary Germans invading our shores created paranoia and even attacks on German-Americans and lead to many being sent to internment camps. The anti-German sentiment had a drastic effect on the culture and led to changes which are still part of our current way of life. Explore this moment in time with journalist and researcher Bonnie Fleischauer.
About the Presenter
Bonnie Fleischauer holds a BA in Journalism, Broadcasting and Speech Communication from Buffalo State College, and serves as a board member, Public Information Officer, and Chairman of the Research Committee for the Historic Concordia Cemetery and the Concordia Foundation. Check out her recently article on the North Street Cemetery in the Spring 2024 edition of the Western New York Heritage Magazine online at https://www.wnyheritage.org/content/north_street_cemetery_desecration_and_scandal/index.html or at the Grosvenor Room!
- Date:
- Saturday, August 24, 2024
- Time:
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Ring of Knowledge
- Library Name:
- Central Library
- Audience:
- Adult All Ages Senior Teen
- Categories:
- History Lectures, Talks & Panels Public Program