American Studies

Both propaganda and entertainment, George Seaton’s film, "The Big Lift," released in 1950, starring Montgomery Clift, saw Hollywood dramatize the struggles of post-war Berlin and the Berlin Airlift.

Author Andrea Gómez Cervantes on the impact of changing policies on immigrants’ family dynamics, community building, inter-ethnic relationships, and work and educational experiences.

Learn more about Michael Snodgrass's research into the bracero guest worker program.