Welcome to Showman’s Land: Entertainment for the U.S. War Effort in World War I. This project explores the work of three entertainers at the time and how they shaped perceptions of the War, their respective entertainment industries, and their identities.
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Welcome to Showman’s Land: Entertainment for the U.S. War Effort in World War I. In this brief segment, I introduce my project and the figures I study throughout the podcast. Enjoy!
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This podcast explores the transformative impact of performers Charlie Chaplin, Elsie Janis, and James Reese Europe during World War I, revealing how their patriotic service and entertainment work broke societal boundaries and shaped American culture.