World War II and Public Memory
Poster Number
33
Format
Poster Presentation
Faculty Mentor Name
Jennifer Helgren
Faculty Mentor Department
History
Abstract/Artist Statement
The purpose of this research project is to explore how the memory of World War II has changed between the end of the war and now. Through a careful examination of media produced during this period, I will attempt to describe any shifts in the portrayal of the war. To further explore how the ways the war is remembered, I will administer a survey to two groups of the public, the first being college students and the second persons over 60 years old. From the responses, I will attempt to graph any statistical trends that arise. The results of my research will be compiled in a paper, and will be presented in poster form at the PURCC presentation.
Location
DeRosa University Center, Ballroom
Start Date
21-4-2011 6:00 PM
End Date
21-4-2011 8:00 PM
World War II and Public Memory
DeRosa University Center, Ballroom
The purpose of this research project is to explore how the memory of World War II has changed between the end of the war and now. Through a careful examination of media produced during this period, I will attempt to describe any shifts in the portrayal of the war. To further explore how the ways the war is remembered, I will administer a survey to two groups of the public, the first being college students and the second persons over 60 years old. From the responses, I will attempt to graph any statistical trends that arise. The results of my research will be compiled in a paper, and will be presented in poster form at the PURCC presentation.