Bull Connor and the Civil Rights Movement

This National History Day documentary does a fantastic job of detailing Connor's role during the movement. I find the images of firefighters and policemen--people whose job it is to protect citizens--using the firehoses and dogs to be incredibly disturbing.

The Freedom Riders

This is an interesting combination of short accounts, footage, and an extended interview with Stanley Nelson who directed the film Freedom Riders. What are your responses? Did you learn anything new?

1957 Chevrolet Commercial

The driving course looked pretty tough. I don't know enough about current auto testing, but I would guess car makers put their models through similar tests which are likely more demanding.

1950's Coca-Cola Commercial

I'm a big fan of Coca-Cola, but it is hard to imagine watching advertisements that were this long. What do you think?

1950's Commercials

How are modern commercials different from these? Do you feel modern advertisements are more or less effective than these (not necessarily "better")?