Propaganda Leaflet,Tiffany Window & Spanish Civil War Eulogy
Decoding a propaganda leaflet, the women behind Tiffany and a father's forgotten tribute.
Propaganda Leaflet,Tiffany Window & Spanish Civil War Eulogy History Detectives
In this episode, Wes Cowan decodes the message and strategy behind a U.S. World War II propaganda leaflet. Researching a family heirloom, a watercolor, leads Gwen Wright to Tiffany stained glass, and opportunity for early 20th century women. And a touching eulogy unites a nephew and a son of two American soldiers who fought in the Spanish Civil War.
About the Program
History Detectives
America's top gumshoes are on the case to prove once again that an object found in an attic or backyard might be anything but ordinary. Exploring historical objects and the stories behind them, History Detectives crisscrosses the country delving into legends, folklore and personal histories to discover potentially extraordinary objects in everyday American homes.
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