Exhibit 8: Brown v. Board of Education On May 17, 1954 the Supreme Court declared that “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal” and ended years of racial segregation in public schools. This important milestone in the civil rights movement impacted schools and individuals across the country for years to come.
	Exhibit 7: 100 Years in the Air In the century since the Wright Brothers’ first flight, aviation has changed human life dramatically. We are no longer earthbound. Nations have sent men and women into space. Flying has changed how we approach war, where we travel for business and pleasure, and the way we view our world. Here are a few memorable scenes from a remarkable 100 years.
	Exhibit 6: Cuban History Half a century ago, Fidel Castro started a revolution in Cuba that resulted in the communist regime still controlling the island country to this day. Take a look back at how the revolution came about and ramifications still felt by Cuba in the present day
	Exhibit 4: Korean War Fifty years have passed since the end of the Korean War. The fighting claimed millions of lives, devastated cities and homes - and ended without any side able to claim victory. Take a look back at scenes from a conflict that still impacts international affairs today
	Exhibit 3: Landmarks around the World Let WPA take you around the world to exotic sights, landscapes and cultures, with historical newsreels, travelogues and crisp contemporary images.
	Exhibit 2: Fashion In terms of fashion, the 20th century has seen it all. Watch here how skirts have shortened, bathing suits shrunk and corsets disappeared over the years.
	Exhibit 1: Patriotism in America The war on terrorism has sparked renewed pride and patriotism in the American people. Watch how Americans have reacted to historic events such as World War II.
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