J.T. Carroll, HistorianMay 28, 20206 minDivergent Politics and the Symbolism of Peace in a Nuclear World: Eastern Cranes and Western DovesIn the aftermath of WWII, two divergent symbols of peace appeared. The Eastern world adopted the crane while the West chose Picasso's dove.
J.T. Carroll, HistorianMay 20, 20204 minThe Ballet 'Parade,' Slumming, and the Marking of the American Century This post celebrates the 103rd anniversary of the modernist ballet Parade by looking at the fusion between high modernism and popular cul...
J.T. Carroll, HistorianMay 17, 20205 min'A Witness to History': The Butler as a Civil Rights Movement SurveyLong-serving White House Butler W.R. Jerman died yesterday from COVID-19. This post recalls his service and discusses the usefulness of...
J.T. Carroll, HistorianMay 9, 20205 minMaking History, Marking History: Tokyo 2020 Becomes The First Games Postponed for Health Reasons The Tokyo 2020 Olympics have been postponed in a rare move by the IOC. This post pairs this decision to the damage done by the mutual boy...