| Length | 11:50 |
| Licensor | Talking History |
| Producer(s) | OAH Talking History |
| Formats | Interview, Limited Series, Special |
| Topics | Entertainment, Historical, Historical Anniversaries |
| Produced | April, 2005 |
| Added to PRX | March 30, 2006 |
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Guest Matthew Dennis and Talking History's host Bryan Le Beau delve into the history and meaning of Memorial Day.
http://talkinghistory.oah.org/
The Organization of American Historians
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Host: Bryan Le Beau
Producer: Fiona Beattie
Studio Engineer: Alex Smith
May 29: Memorial Day
Earnest, Engaging, Informational
English
In this the third of our seven part series focusing on the American Holiday Calendar, host Bryan Le Beau and guest Matthew Dennis trace the history of Memorial Day, offering insight into the significance both past and present of the holiday.
Matthew Dennis is professor of history at the University of Oregon, and author of "Red, White and Blue Letter Days: An American Calendar."
Upcoming shows will feature similar explorations of Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Day and President's Day.
