Happy Earth Day from your friends at the JAH! The first Earth Day was officially celebrated in 1970 as an environmental teach in. From Process archives, Adam Rome reflects on the 'genius of the first Earth Day' and the work that remains to be done. processhistory.org/rome-earth-day/

#ThisDayinHistory 1775, U.S. and British forces fought at the battles of Lexington and Concord, a watershed moment in early American history. Join us all year as we reflect on the U.S. at 250 with The American Historian, available now! ow.ly/t3XZ50QZwmj

#ThisDayinHistory 1906, an 8.3 earthquake rocked San Francisco, causing widespread destruction and casualties. From The American Historian archives, read up on working with these kinds of histories in our issue on “Disaster History.” oah.org/tah/february-4/

As the Paris Summer Olympics draw closer, Process is now looking for submissions on histories of sport in the United States. Help us in recognizing and celebrating the importance of sports and leisure in U.S. history by submitting today!
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#ThisDayinHistory 1961, Castro's forces repelled the Bay of Pigs invasion. From The American Historian archives, Louis A. Pérez Jr. looks at more recent implications of U.S.-Cuba relations, and how history informs foreign policy. oah.org/tah/may-2/betw…

#ThisDayinHistory 2003, Michael Jordan played his last NBA game. From the archives of The American Historian, Anthea M. Hartig explores the importance of sport and leisure in history in our issue on the topics. oah.org/tah/sports-and…

#ThisDayinHistory 1955, the first McDonald's opened in Des Plaines, Illinois. From the JAH archives, Brian C. Black explores how (hidden) use of crude oil facilitated the rise of conspicuous consumption and new food relations in the 20th century U.S. ow.ly/kEoq50QZvTl

⁦⁦Journal of American History⁩ thrilled to meet this fabulous group of grad students at this morning’s Ed board mtg doing great work for the JAH ⁦Organization of American Historians⁩ New Orleans 2024

We hope you're enjoying your Saturday at #OAH2024 ! Curious about yesterday's sessions or not able to make it? Check out our write up at Process, available below! wp.me/p5JlrH-1L8

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Happy day 2 of #OAH2024 ! Not able to make it to New Orleans or curious about discussions in yesterday's panels? Check out Thursday highlights, now available at Process. We're looking forward to another great day of panels and presentations!
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We hope to see you at the #OAH2024 plenary session, 'Amidst and Against a Patriarchy: Women as History-Makers, Advocates, and Defenders of Rights,' in one hour! If you can't join us in NOLA, check out our virtual conference sessions at the link below. ow.ly/Igzi50RexoC

Attending #OAH24 this weekend? Be sure to read the latest issue of Journal of American History before you go: oxford.ly/4ahH7k8 Organization of American Historians

#ThisDayinHistory 1951, President Truman relieved MacArthur of command during the Korean War. From the (recent) Process archives, Katy Doll on psychological warfare and prisoners of war during Korea. processhistory.org/doll-propagand…

Quick update from the OAH grad squad on their way to New Orleans. The excitement is palpable! 🌟 After hours of driving, endless playlists, and plenty of snacks, they're almost at #OAH24 !

🚗 JAH editorial assistants & IU grad students are hitting the road to New Orleans for #OAH24 ! They are ready to soak up the history + culture this amazing city has to offer! 📚 🌆 Can't make it to New Orleans? Register for our virtual conference! ow.ly/O1JZ50RcCOo

A new episode of the JAH Blogcast is available now! From Process, Stephen E. Mawdsley's explores the history of vaccine hesitancy and mass vaccination programs in the fight against polio. Available below or wherever you listen to podcasts. player.captivate.fm/episode/b67d04…

#ThisDayinHistory 1872, Nebraska celebrated the first Arbor Day. From OUPblog, via Process, Jared Farmer on the ambivalence of trees as symbols in U.S. history, standing for both freedom and unfreedom. processhistory.org/oup-blog-previ…

New post alert! Now available on Process, Lydia Crafts's new piece on 'U.S. colonialist public health and medical institutions' in Guatemala and the enduring and uneven consequences of medical experimentation in 'Guatemala's Tuskegee.' Available below. wp.me/p5JlrH-1K1

#ThisDayinHistory 1865, Grant and Lee met at Appomattox Court House to discuss surrender, paving the way for the end of the Civil War. From the Process archives, William Carrigan on modern (mis)understandings of Reconstruction. processhistory.org/carrigan-recon…