Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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In a second episode dedicated to the topic, Jeff and Eric explore why many younger people seem disconnected from the history of the Civil War, according to the popular trope in public history. They reflect on how changing education, cultural shifts, and present-day priorities influence whether younger generations find the war relevant, and consider what those trends mean for preserving collective memory of this pivotal period.

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