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MS-13 menaces a community seven miles from the White House []

TERRIFIC TUESDAY, 5 DECEMBER 2017


 * I. Prayer/attendance**


 * II. IDEA evaluation**

We will take time at the end of class today if you need it.


 * III. Term Paper**

Go to our syllabus [section on "Assignments, part b"] for specifics of the assignment: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/HIST+484+F17+syllabus


 * IV. Take-Home Final Exam**

Paper should be 5-7 pages, double-spaced.

Grading will be by means of the material on this wiki page: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Grading+Rubric

Final Exam Study Guide http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/CWLA+Final


 * V. No face-to-face class session on Thursday, 7 December**

Online class day.

No need to be physically present in our classroom.

Work on your take-home final and your term paper.


 * VI. In class today: new material**

http://youtu.be/Nix_vj2DaqQ
 * Video**: Iran-Contra (Kip Hughes) (13:38)

http://youtu.be/8ppd_QTHMFo
 * Video**: Nicaragua's vote puts Daniel Ortega back into spotlight (9:25)

Iran-Control scandal breaks http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/November/Iran-Contra-Scandal-Breaks-in-a-Lebanese-Magazine.html

President Ronald Reagan's approach to Nicaragua https://history.state.gov/milestones/1981-1988/central-america

Iran-Contra Affair: US support for the Contras https://www.brown.edu/Research/Understanding_the_Iran_Contra_Affair/n-contrasus.php

Room for Debate: Human rights trials strengthen the rule of law https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/03/04/can-we-afford-to-forgive-atrocities/human-rights-trials-strengthen-the-rule-of-law

Truth commissions Immunity Trials Remembrance Former insurgents now part of government (or not)
 * Issues** involved in reconciliation:


 * TREMENDOUS THURSDAY, 30 NOVEMBER**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**


 * II. IDEA evaluation**

We will take time at the end of class next Tuesday.


 * III. Term Paper**

Go to our syllabus [section on "Assignments, part b"] for specifics of the assignment: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/HIST+484+F17+syllabus


 * IV. Take-Home Final Exam**

Paper should be 5-7 pages, double-spaced.

Grading will be by means of the material on this wiki page: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Grading+Rubric

Final Exam Study Guide http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/CWLA+Final


 * V. Homework:**


 * a. Tuesday, 5 December**

Iran-Control scandal breaks http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/November/Iran-Contra-Scandal-Breaks-in-a-Lebanese-Magazine.html

President Ronald Reagan's approach to Nicaragua https://history.state.gov/milestones/1981-1988/central-america

Iran-Contra Affair: US support for the Contras https://www.brown.edu/Research/Understanding_the_Iran_Contra_Affair/n-contrasus.php

Room for Debate: Human rights trials strengthen the rule of law https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/03/04/can-we-afford-to-forgive-atrocities/human-rights-trials-strengthen-the-rule-of-law


 * Reminder to me: In class on Tuesday**

http://youtu.be/Nix_vj2DaqQ
 * Video**: Iran-Contra (Kip Hughes) (13:38)

http://youtu.be/8ppd_QTHMFo
 * Video**: Nicaragua's vote puts Daniel Ortega back into spotlight (9:25)

Truth commissions Immunity Trials Remembrance Former insurgents now part of government (or not)
 * Issues** involved in reconciliation:


 * b. Thursday, 7 December (Pearl Harbor day)**

Online class this day.No need to be physically present in our classroom.

Work on your take-home final and your term paper.


 * VI. In class today: reaction to homework**

Role of John Negroponte (Honduras) [Only read the part entitled "Ambassador to Honduras (1981-1985)] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Negroponte

Honduras (Center for Justice and Accountability) []

Reagan endorses CIA support of Nicaraguan Contras http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/November/Reagan-Endorses-CIA-Support-of-Nicaraguan-Contras.html

Iran-Contra Affair: Sandinistas https://www.brown.edu/Research/Understanding_the_Iran_Contra_Affair/n-sandinistas.php

Iran-Contra Affair: Contras https://www.brown.edu/Research/Understanding_the_Iran_Contra_Affair/n-contras.php

Adolfo Calero, Contra Leader in Nicaragua, Is Dead at 80 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/04/world/americas/adolfo-calero-contra-leader-in-nicaragua-is-dead-at-80.html


 * VII. In class today: new material**

Central America and Honduras maps [] []

U.S supported those fighting against (contra) the communists in Nicaragua. After Vietnam and Watergate, Congress anxious to oversee foreign policy Congress ordered Reagan not to continue support of Contras

http://youtu.be/M8Ihf9w_KCU
 * Video**: Proxy War in Nicaragua (It's History) (9:00)

http://youtu.be/qsyc7y_mO4M
 * Video**: Nicaragua and the Contras (John Pilger) (52:34)


 * TERRIFIC TUESDAY, 28 NOVEMBER**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**


 * II. IDEA evaluation**

We will take time at the end of class next Tuesday.


 * III. Term Paper**

Go to our syllabus [section on "Assignments, part b"] for specifics of the assignment: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/HIST+484+F17+syllabus


 * IV. Take-Home Final Exam**

Paper should be 5-7 pages, double-spaced.

Grading will be by means of the material on this wiki page: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Grading+Rubric

Final Exam Study Guide http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/CWLA+Final


 * V. Homework:**


 * a. Thursday, 30 November**

Role of John Negroponte (Honduras) [Only read the part entitled "Ambassador to Honduras (1981-1985)] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Negroponte

Honduras (Center for Justice and Accountability) []

Reagan endorses CIA support of Nicaraguan Contras http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/November/Reagan-Endorses-CIA-Support- of-Nicaraguan-Contras.html

Iran-Contra Affair: Sandinistas https://www.brown.edu/Research/Understanding_the_Iran_Contra_Affair/n-sandinistas.php

Iran-Contra Affair: Contras https://www.brown.edu/Research/Understanding_the_Iran_Contra_Affair/n-contras.php

Adolfo Calero, Contra Leader in Nicaragua, Is Dead at 80 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/04/world/americas/adolfo-calero-contra-leader-in-nicaragua-is-dead-at-80.html


 * b. Tuesday, 5 December**

Iran-Control scandal breaks http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/November/Iran-Contra-Scandal-Breaks-in-a- Lebanese-Magazine.html

Iran-Contra Affair: US support for the Contras https://www.brown.edu/Research/Understanding_the_Iran_Contra_Affair/n-contrasus.php

President Ronald Reagan's approach to Nicaragua https://history.state.gov/milestones/1981-1988/central-america

John Poindexter profile https://www.brown.edu/Research/Understanding_the_Iran_Contra_Affair/profile-poindexter.php

Oliver North profile https://www.brown.edu/Research/Understanding_the_Iran_Contra_Affair/profile-north.php


 * c. Thursday, 7 December**

Room for Debate: Human rights trials strengthen the rule of law https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/03/04/can-we-afford-to-forgive-atrocities/human-rights-trials-strengthen-the-rule-of-law


 * VI. In class today: reaction to homework**

In Central America, Reagan Remains A Polarizing Figure [Read both links] [] []

Augosto César Sandino https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusto_C%C3%A9sar_Sandino

Chamorro, Prize-Winning Editor Is Shot Dead In Nicaragua (1978) http://www.nytimes.com/1978/01/11/archives/prizewinning-editor-is-shot-dead-in-nicaragua-he-opposed-somoza.html

President Jimmy Carter's approach to Nicaragua https://history.state.gov/milestones/1977-1980/central-america-carter

Daniel Ortega http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-15544315


 * VII. In class today: new material**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * Review of Cold War Timeline**.

[] []
 * Central America and Nicaragua maps**

http://youtu.be/7vi00fhOKLE
 * Video**: CNN Cold War series: Nicaragua & the Somoza Regime 1970's (5:10)

http://youtu.be/IuBNV3lpdZY 1979 Sandinistas take power in Nicaragua
 * Video**: Nicaragua Revolution (Lucia Newman) (26:13)


 * TIMELINE:**

United States occupation of Nicaragua (1912-1933) 1912-25 - US establishes military bases In Nicaragua 1927-33 - Guerrillas led by Augusto Cesar Sandino campaign against US military presence. 1934 - Sandino killed on the orders of the National Guard commander, General Anastasio Somoza

Somoza family dictatorship [review US relations with dictators] Anastasio Somoza García (father) (1938-1956) Luis Somoza Debayle (eldest son) (1958-1967)

Anastasio Somoza Debayle (second son; overthrown by Sandinistas) (1967-1979)

1972 Nicaragua earthquake Somoza embezzled aid funds

1979 Sandinistas take power in Nicaragua


 * TREMENDOUS THURSDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, remind me to start each session with a review of this Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Term Paper**

Go to our syllabus [section on "Assignments, part b"] for specifics of the assignment: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/HIST+484+F17+syllabus


 * IV. Homework:**


 * a. Tuesday, 28 November**

In Central America, Reagan Remains A Polarizing Figure [Read both links] [] []

Augosto César Sandino https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusto_C%C3%A9sar_Sandino

Chamorro, Prize-Winning Editor Is Shot Dead In Nicaragua (1978) http://www.nytimes.com/1978/01/11/archives/prizewinning-editor-is-shot-dead-in-nicaragua-he-opposed-somoza.html

President Jimmy Carter's approach to Nicaragua https://history.state.gov/milestones/1977-1980/central-america-carter

Daniel Ortega http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-15544315


 * b. Thursday, 30 November**

Role of John Negroponte (Honduras) [Only read the part entitled "Ambassador to Honduras (1981-1985)] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Negroponte

Honduras (Center for Justice and Accountability) []

Reagan endorses CIA support of Nicaraguan Contras http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/November/Reagan-Endorses-CIA-Support- of-Nicaraguan-Contras.html

Iran-Contra Affair: Sandinistas https://www.brown.edu/Research/Understanding_the_Iran_Contra_Affair/n-sandinistas.php

Iran-Contra Affair: Contras https://www.brown.edu/Research/Understanding_the_Iran_Contra_Affair/n-contras.php

Adolfo Calero, Contra Leader in Nicaragua, Is Dead at 80 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/04/world/americas/adolfo-calero-contra-leader-in-nicaragua-is-dead-at-80.html


 * c. Tuesday, 5 December**

Iran-Control scandal breaks http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/November/Iran-Contra-Scandal-Breaks-in-a- Lebanese-Magazine.html

Iran-Contra Affair: US support for the Contras https://www.brown.edu/Research/Understanding_the_Iran_Contra_Affair/n-contrasus.php

President Ronald Reagan's approach to Nicaragua https://history.state.gov/milestones/1981-1988/central-america

John Poindexter profile https://www.brown.edu/Research/Understanding_the_Iran_Contra_Affair/profile-poindexter.php

Oliver North profile https://www.brown.edu/Research/Understanding_the_Iran_Contra_Affair/profile-north.php


 * d. Thursday, 7 December**

Room for Debate: Human rights trials strengthen the rule of law https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/03/04/can-we-afford-to-forgive-atrocities/human-rights-trials-strengthen-the-rule-of-law


 * V. In class today: reaction to homework**

Farabundo Marti []

That film was about the guerrilla movement []
 * Remember the film we watched**: "In the name of the people"
 * Video**: In the Name of the People: El Salvador's Civil War 1985

Death Squads Roberto d'Aubuisson, 48, Far-Rightist in Salvador (obituary) []

Death Squads in El Salvador http://youtu.be/q_y4IjTHMM0
 * Reminder to me**: video to watch during class session

From El Salvador to Iraq: Washington's man behind brutal police squads []

Salvador Option []

US advisors in El Salvador: a delicate mission []

James Steele: America's Mystery Man in Iraq https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=_ca1HsC6MH0&app=desktop
 * Reminder to me**: video to watch during class session


 * TERRIFIC TUESDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, remind me to start each session with a review of this Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Term Paper**

Go to our syllabus [section on "Assignments, part b"] for specifics of the assignment: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/HIST+484+F17+syllabus


 * IV. Homework for Thursday, 16 November**

Farabundo Marti []

That film was about the guerrilla movement []
 * Remember the film we watched**: "In the name of the people"
 * Video**: In the Name of the People: El Salvador's Civil War 1985

Death Squads Roberto d'Aubuisson, 48, Far-Rightist in Salvador (obituary) []

Death Squads in El Salvador http://youtu.be/q_y4IjTHMM0
 * Reminder to me**: video to watch during class session

From El Salvador to Iraq: Washington's man behind brutal police squads []

Salvador Option []

US advisors in El Salvador: a delicate mission []


 * V. In class today: El Salvador assigned readings**


 * a. Tuesday, 14 November**

Central America map http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/map/central_america_map.htm El Salvador map []

Key Incidents:

1. **Archbishop Oscar Romero's murder** (24 March 1980) []

Bishop Oscar Romero assassination and funeral http://youtu.be/_s5aFOwz_Ds
 * Reminder to me**: video to watch during class session

Romero beatification opens old wounds in El Salvador []

2. **Murder of 4 American Catholic women** (1 December 1980)

Death of churchwomen in El Salvador http://youtu.be/pjqCdLJTe_0
 * Reminder to me**: video to watch during class session

How One American Diplomat Solved the Case of the Murdered Churchwomen in El Salvador []

3. **El Mozote massacre** (11 December 1981)

El Mozote http://youtu.be/Zd-4AhhnbOY
 * Reminder to me**: video to watch during class session

'Something Horrible' in El Salvador []

4. **Jesuit murders in El Salvador** (18 November 1989) []

Jesuit murders http://youtu.be/ITpXVW9BTjg http://youtu.be/wrOnxP-JMW0
 * Reminder to me**: video to watch during class session

25th Anniversary of El Salvador Jesuit Murders []


 * TREMENDOUS THURSDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, remind me to start each session with a review of this Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Term Paper**

Go to our syllabus [section on "Assignments, part b"] for specifics of the assignment: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/HIST+484+F17+syllabus


 * IV. Homework for next week: El Salvador**


 * a. Tuesday, 14 November**

Central America map http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/map/central_america_map.htm El Salvador map []

Key Incidents:

1. Archbishop Oscar Romero's murder (24 March 1980) []

Bishop Oscar Romero assassination and funeral http://youtu.be/_s5aFOwz_Ds
 * Reminder to me**: video to watch during class session

Romero beatification opens old wounds in El Salvador []

2. Murder of 4 American Catholic Maryknoll women (1 December 1980)

Death of churchwomen in El Salvador http://youtu.be/pjqCdLJTe_0
 * Reminder to me**: video to watch during class session

How One American Diplomat Solved the Case of the Murdered Churchwomen in El Salvador []

3. El Mozote massacre (11 December 1981)

El Mozote http://youtu.be/Zd-4AhhnbOY
 * Reminder to me**: video to watch during class session

'Something Horrible' in El Salvador []

4. Jesuit murders in El Salvador (18 November 1989) []

Jesuit murders http://youtu.be/ITpXVW9BTjg http://youtu.be/wrOnxP-JMW0
 * Reminder to me**: video to watch during class session

How One American Diplomat Solved the Case of the Murdered Churchwomen in El Salvador []

25th Anniversary of El Salvador Jesuit Murders []


 * b. Thursday, 16 November**

Farabundo Marti []

That film was about the guerrilla movement []
 * Remember the film we watched**: "In the name of the people"
 * Video**: In the Name of the People: El Salvador's Civil War 1985

Death Squads Roberto d'Aubuisson, 48, Far-Rightist in Salvador (obituary) []

Death Squads in El Salvador http://youtu.be/q_y4IjTHMM0
 * Reminder to me**: video to watch during class session

From El Salvador to Iraq: Washington's man behind brutal police squads []

Salvador Option []

US advisors in El Salvador: a delicate mission []


 * V. In class today: new material>>>>El Salvador**

Central America map http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/map/central_america_map.htm El Salvador map []

Video: El Salvador in the 1980's (7:16) Section from CNN Cold War film []

Video: Jon Snow: Reports from the El Salvador civil war (9:31) []

El Salvador Civil War (Center for Justice and Accountability) []

Dirty Hands (U.S. Policy in El Salvador) [2 part article [] []


 * TERRIFIC TUESDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, remind me to start each session with a review of this Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Term Paper**

Go to our syllabus [section on "Assignments, part b"] for specifics of the assignment: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/HIST+484+F17+syllabus


 * IV. Homework for Thursday, 9 November: El Salvador**

El Salvador Civil War (Center for Justice and Accountability) []

Dirty Hands (U.S. Policy in El Salvador) [2 part article [] []


 * V. In class today: reaction to homework**

Guatemala ex-police chief sentenced over Spanish embassy attack []

Latin Americs's New Gospel (Rios Montt) http://www.nytimes.com/1982/11/07/magazine/latin-america-s-new-gospel.html?pagewanted=all

Did war change Guatemala's faith? []

The secret's in Guatemala's bones []

Video: Unearthing the past https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj4b2Yg6CjI&feature=youtu.be
 * Reminder to me**

Assassination of Bishop Juan José Gerardi (26 April 1998) (Guatemala Human Rights Commission) []

Video: Granito: How to nail a dictator We will only do parts of it: 30:00-50:00; discovery of documents; in Madrid https://vimeopro.com/skylightpictures/skylight/video/58136937
 * Reminder to me**


 * TREMENDOUS THURSDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, remind me to start each session with a review of this Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Term Paper**

Go to our syllabus [section on "Assignments, part b"] for specifics of the assignment: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/HIST+484+F17+syllabus


 * IV. Homework for Tuesday, 7 November: Guatemala**

Guatemala ex-police chief sentenced over Spanish embassy attack []

Latin Americs's New Gospel (Rios Montt) http://www.nytimes.com/1982/11/07/magazine/latin-america-s-new-gospel.html?pagewanted=all

Did war change Guatemala's faith? []

The secret's in Guatemala's bones []

Assassination of Bishop Juan José Gerardi (26 April 1998) (Guatemala Human Rights Commission) []

We will watch this video in class: From 36:00-49:00 plus disovery of place full of documents Video: Granito: How to nail a dictator https://vimeopro.com/skylightpictures/skylight/video/58136937 Spanish version http://youtu.be/n3P6zBcLTjE


 * IV. In class today: Thursday, 2 November: Guatemala**


 * Reactions to the film we watched on Tuesday**


 * Left over from last session:**

Guatemalan Civil War (1960-1996) Read the first four introductory paragraphs []

Healing Guatemala's emotional scars from the civil war [Former nurse with the guerrillas] []

Guerrilla Army of the Poor (Guatemala) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerrilla_Army_of_the_Poor


 * New material for today:**


 * a. Counter-insurgency**:

One way in urban areas Another way in the country-side

School of the Americas (Panama >> Fort Benning) This article is very critical of the school. What do you think? http://www.nytimes.com/1996/09/28/opinion/school-of-the-dictators.html

Operation Charly https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Charly

Military rule threatens Mayans []


 * b. Liberation theology:**

Catholic Church generally against atheism of Communists But: local priests associated with liberation theology worked with lefties "Kill a priest, kill a communist"

What is liberation theology? http://www.uscatholic.org/articles/201410/what-liberation-theology-29433

1968 Conference of Latin American Bishops, Medellín https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conference_of_Latin_American_Bishops

Christian base communities https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_base_communities

We will watch these videos in class:

Video: MacNeil-Lehrer Guatemala, 25 October 1982 https://youtu.be/ka2sGBwSWXE

Video: Unearthing the past http://youtu.be/rj4b2Yg6CjI


 * TERRIFIC TUESDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, remind me to start each session with a review of this Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Term Paper**

We need to start thinking about this.


 * IV. Homework for the next two sessions: Guatemala**


 * a. Thursday, 2 November: Guatemala**

Counter-insurgency:

One way in urban areas Another way in the country-side

School of the Americas (Panama >> Fort Benning) This article is very critical of the school. What do you think? http://www.nytimes.com/1996/09/28/opinion/school-of-the-dictators.html

Operation Charly https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Charly

Military rule threatens Mayans []

Liberation theology:

Catholic Church generally against atheism of Communists But: local priests associated with liberation theology worked with lefties "Kill a priest, kill a communist"

What is liberation theology? http://www.uscatholic.org/articles/201410/what-liberation-theology-29433

1968 Conference of Latin American Bishops, Medellín https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conference_of_Latin_American_Bishops

Christian base communities https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_base_communities

We will watch these videos in class:

Video: MacNeil-Lehrer Guatemala, 25 October 1982 https://youtu.be/ka2sGBwSWXE

Video: Unearthing the past http://youtu.be/rj4b2Yg6CjI


 * b. Tuesday, 7 November: Guatemala**

Guatemala ex-police chief sentenced over Spanish embassy attack []

Rigoberta Menchú and the Story of All Poor Guatemalans []

Latin Americs's New Gospel (Rios Montt) http://www.nytimes.com/1982/11/07/magazine/latin-america-s-new-gospel.html?pagewanted=all

Did war change Guatemala's faith? []

The secret's in Guatemala's bones []

Assassination of Bishop Juan José Gerardi (26 April 1998) (Guatemala Human Rights Commission) []

We will watch this video in class:

Video: Granito: How to nail a dictator https://vimeopro.com/skylightpictures/skylight/video/58136937 Spanish version http://youtu.be/n3P6zBcLTjE


 * V. In class today: begin our study of Guatemala**

Guatemalan Civil War (1960-1996) Read the first four introductory paragraphs []

Healing Guatemala's emotional scars from the civil war [Former nurse with the guerrillas] []

Guerrilla Army of the Poor (Guatemala) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerrilla_Army_of_the_Poor

Video: When the Mountains Tremble (83:00) [] When the Mountains Tremble (Guatemala) []
 * Reminder to me: We will watch this video in class:**


 * Notes to me:**

Time line: aid cutoff under Carter Remember the 1954 details

Indigenous Mayans Racial discrimination: brutes

Ladinos

Fincas

Labor unions: threat to control Want better working conditions, higher pay


 * TREMENDOUS THURSDAY, 26 0CTOBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, remind me to start each session with a review of this Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Mid-Term**


 * IV. Term Paper**

We need to start thinking about this.


 * V. Homework for the next three sessions: Guatemala**


 * a. Tuesday, 31 October: SESSION 1**

Guatemalan Civil War (1960-1996) Read the first four introductory paragraphs []

Healing Guatemala's emotional scars from the civil war [Former nurse with the guerrillas] []

Guerrilla Army of the Poor (Guatemala) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerrilla_Army_of_the_Poor

Reminder to me: We will watch this video in class: Video: When the Mountains Tremble (83:00) [] When the Mountains Tremble (Guatemala) []


 * Notes to me:**

Time line: aid cutoff under Carter Remember the 1954 details

Indigenous Mayans Racial discrimination: brutes

Ladinos

Fincas

Labor unions: threat to control Want better working conditions, higher pay


 * b. Thursday, 2 November: SESSION 2**

Counter-insurgency:

One way in urban areas Another way in the country-side

School of the Americas (Panama >> Fort Benning) This article is very critical of the school. What do you think? http://www.nytimes.com/1996/09/28/opinion/school-of-the-dictators.html

Operation Charly https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Charly

Military rule threatens Mayans []

Liberation theology:

Catholic Church generally against atheism of Communists But: local priests associated with liberation theology worked with lefties "Kill a priest, kill a communist"

What is liberation theology? http://www.uscatholic.org/articles/201410/what-liberation-theology-29433

1968 Conference of Latin American Bishops, Medellín https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conference_of_Latin_American_Bishops

Christian base communities https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_base_communities

We will watch these videos in class:

Video: MacNeil-Lehrer Guatemala, 25 October 1982 https://youtu.be/ka2sGBwSWXE

Video: Unearthing the past http://youtu.be/rj4b2Yg6CjI


 * c. Tuesday, 7 November: SESSION 3**

Guatemala ex-police chief sentenced over Spanish embassy attack []

Rigoberta Menchú and the Story of All Poor Guatemalans []

Latin Americs's New Gospel (Rios Montt) http://www.nytimes.com/1982/11/07/magazine/latin-america-s-new-gospel.html?pagewanted=all

Did war change Guatemala's faith? []

The secret's in Guatemala's bones []

Assassination of Bishop Juan José Gerardi (26 April 1998) (Guatemala Human Rights Commission) []

We will watch this video in class:

Video: Granito: How to nail a dictator https://vimeopro.com/skylightpictures/skylight/video/58136937 Spanish version http://youtu.be/n3P6zBcLTjE


 * VI. In class today:**

Dirty War Read down through and including the section "Origin of the Term" https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirty_War

The Catholic Church & Argentina's Dirty War []

To Save Dan Mitrione, Nixon Administration Urged Death Threats for Uruguayan Prisoners http://nsarchive.gwu.edu/NSAEBB/NSAEBB324/index.htm


 * Reminder to me to show in class:**

Video: Screening of Documentary, "Argentina's Dirty War and the U.S. (1976-83) UNC-Chapel Hill []

Map: Uruguay in South America []

Video: Dan Mitrione http://youtu.be/hIfqhDRjcVs


 * TERRIFIC TUESDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, remind me to start each session with a review of this Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Mid-Term**

I will get it back to you on Thursday.


 * IV. Term Paper**

We need to start thinking about this.


 * V. Homework for Thursday, 26 October**

Dirty War Read down through and including the section "Origin of the Term" https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirty_War

The Catholic Church & Argentina's Dirty War []

To Save Dan Mitrione, Nixon Administration Urged Death Threats for Uruguayan Prisoners http://nsarchive.gwu.edu/NSAEBB/NSAEBB324/index.htm

Video: Screening of Documentary, "Argentina's Dirty War and the U.S. (1976-83) UNC-Chapel Hill []
 * Reminder to me to show in class:**

Video: Dan Mitrione http://youtu.be/hIfqhDRjcVs


 * VI. Reaction to the video we watched on Thursday**


 * VII. In class today:**


 * OPERATION CONDOR**

Show in class: Video: Operation Condor (21:00) []

Operation Condor: Deciphering the US role []

Operation Condor: landmark trial reaches finale []


 * PARAGUAY**

Map: South America []

Map: Paraguay []

How Paraguay's Archive of Terror put Operation Condor in focus []

Video: Paraguay: Power and Politics (15:00) []

Alfredo Stroessner obituary (Paraguay) []


 * ARGENTINA**

Video: 50 Things to do in Buenos Aires, Argentina (47:05) []

Map: Argentina []

October 1973 Argentina: Juan Peron returns after 18 years in exile and wins Presidency. His new wife, Isabel Martinez Peron, is elected Vice President.

July 1974 Argentina: Juan Peron dies in office and his wife Isabel Peron succeeds him.

Video: Peronism (7:42) []

The Peronist Roots of Pope Francis’ Politics []

Mini Bio: Eva Peron (4:00) []

Video: Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Madonna []


 * TREMENDOUS THURSDAY, 19 OCTOBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, reminder to me to start each session with a review of the items on this Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Homework for Tuesday, 24 October**

Operation Condor: Deciphering the US role []

Operation Condor: landmark trial reaches finale []

How Paraguay's Archive of Terror put Operation Condor in focus []

Alfredo Stroessner obituary (Paraguay) []

The Peronist Roots of Pope Francis’ Politics []


 * IV. In class today:**

[]
 * Video**: In the Name of the People: El Salvador's Civil War 1985


 * TERRIFIC TUESDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2017**

Work on your take-home mid-term exam paper, due on Thursday.

I miss you all!!


 * TREMENDOUS THURSDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, reminder to me to start each session with a review of the items on this Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Take-Home Mid-Term Exam (Tuesday, 17 October)**

No class session on Tuesday.

Paper due in class on Thursday.

Paper should be 5-7 pages, double-spaced.

Grading will be by means of the material on this wiki page: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Grading+Rubric

Study Guide is on the following wiki page: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/CWLA+Midterm

Major sections of your paper:

US involvement with Latin Amrica US versus Soviets Guatemala Cuba Chile


 * IV. In class today: new material**

1973 Chilean coup d'état https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_Chilean_coup_d%27état

Operation Condor https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Condor


 * TERRIFIC TUESDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, start each session with a review of the items on Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Mid-Term Exam (Tuesday, 17 October)**

Study Guide is on the following wiki page: [I will continue to refine it.] http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/CWLA+Midterm

Major sections:

US involvement with Latin Amrica US versus Soviets Guatemala Cuba Chile


 * III. Homework for Thursday, 12 October: Chile** **continued** plus **Operation Condor**

1973 Chilean coup d'état https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_Chilean_coup_d%27état

Operation Condor https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Condor


 * V. In class today: maps and timeline**


 * Maps**

Map: South America []

Map: Chile []


 * Timeline**

September 1964 Chile: Eduardo Frei, supported by US, defeats Salvador Allende, in the Presidential election

September 1970 Chile: Salvador Allende wins a plurality of votes for President

15 September 1970 Chile: US starts Project FUBELT to block Allende from Presidency

22 October 1970 Chile: General Rene Schneider assassinated by Chilean military

24 October 1970 Chile: Chilean legislature ratifies election results>>Allende is installed as President

9 November 1970 Chile: US policy paper NSDM 93>>US hostility to Allende

Allende is President from 1970-1973

March 1973 Chile: Allende's Unidad Popular political party gains legislative seats

August 1973 Chile: Chilean truckers strike.

11 September 1973 Chile: Chilean military (led by Augusto Pinochet) overthrows Allende, who commits suicide.

24 September 1973 Chile: US grants diplomatic recognition to Pinochet government. Pinochet will rule Chile for the next 17 years

September 1974 Chile: Chilean General Carlos Prats and wife are assassinated in Argentina by Chilean agents

November 1975 Chile: Operation Condor (a form of state-sponsored international terrorism). Military dictators in Southern Cone countries will hunt down political leftists wherever they are in exile.

June 1976 Chile: Kissinger meets in Santiago with Pinochet assuring him of US backing. Kissinger delivers a speech defending human rights.

September 1976 Chile: Orlando Letelier, former Chilean Ambassador to US, is assassinated in Washington, D.C. by Chilean agents.

+++++ Salvador Allende

Marxist Ties to Cuba Presidential candidate US tries to prevent his election Fear that Chile would become a second Cuba CIA activities Nixon and Kissinger attitudes


 * VI. In class today: homework reading about Chile**

Salvador Allende https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Allende

The Allende Years and the Pinochet Coup, 1969–1973 (US State Department) https://history.state.gov/milestones/1969-1976/allende

Augusto Pinochet https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusto_Pinochet


 * VII. In class today: new material**

http://youtu.be/Q-xyoI5bU-g
 * Reminder to me**: Video: CNN Cold War: Chile (11:35)

This is excellent http://youtu.be/Um92GZLCQ_Q
 * Reminder to me**: Video: Allende and Pinochet in Chile (Khan Academy)

For in class use: Cuba maneuverings Fidel Castro's state visit to Chile during Allende's time in office (1971) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidel_Castro%27s_state_visit_to_Chile


 * TERRIFIC THURSDAY, 5 OCTOBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, start each session with a review of the items on Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Mid-Term Exam (Tuesday, 17 October)**

Study Guide is on the following wiki page: [I will continue to refine it.] http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/CWLA+Midterm

Major sections:

US involvement with Latin Amrica US versus Soviets Guatemala Cuba Chile


 * III. Homework for next two sessions prior to our mid-term exam**


 * a. Tuesday, 10 October: Chile** (1973 coup, Augosto Pinochet)

Salvador Allende https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Allende

The Allende Years and the Pinochet Coup, 1969–1973 (US State Department) https://history.state.gov/milestones/1969-1976/allende

Augusto Pinochet https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusto_Pinochet


 * b. Thursday, 12 October: Chile** **continued** plus **Operation Condor**

1973 Chilean coup d'état https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_Chilean_coup_d%27état

Operation Condor https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Condor


 * V. In class today: fun material**

Merengue Dominican Republic http://dance.lovetoknow.com/Types_of_Latin_Dances

Famous Chilean Soccer Players>>Google search term

Biographies of famous Chileans https://www.biography.com/people/groups/chilean

Video: 20 Things to do in Santiago, Chile https://youtu.be/9jPvRjBJMnQ

Video: The best empanadas in Santiago, Chile https://youtu.be/u4ACHfUvVuM

Video: Chorrillana: typical Chilean snack https://youtu.be/orfjaAUOZnE

Video: Ceviche: Chilean versus Peruvian https://youtu.be/sLBsVIft-sA

Video; Valparaiso: Chile's Cultural Capital https://youtu.be/wcyptfGDg_s

Viña del Mar Music Festival https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viña_del_Mar_International_Song_Festival


 * TREMENDOUS TUESDAY, 3 OCTOBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, start each session with a review of the items on Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Mid-Term Exam (Tuesday, 17 October)**

Study Guide is on the following wiki page: [I will continue to refine it.] http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/CWLA+Midterm

Major sections:

US involvement with Latin Amrica US versus Soviets Guatemala Cuba Chile


 * III. Homework for next three session prior to our mid-term exam**


 * Thursday, 5 October: Chile** (Salvador Allende, 1970 election machinations, Castro visit)

Salvador Allende https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Allende

Presidency of Salvador Allende (1970-1973) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidency_of_Salvador_Allende

The price of power Nixon, Kissinger, Frei government in Chile https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1982/12/the-price-of-power/376309/

b. **Tuesday, 10 October: Chile** (1973 coup, Augosto Pinochet)

United States intervention in Chile https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_intervention_in_Chile

Project FUBELT (Track II) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_FUBELT

The Allende Years and the Pinochet Coup, 1969–1973 (US State Department) https://history.state.gov/milestones/1969-1976/allende

Augusto Pinochet https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusto_Pinochet


 * c. Thursday, 12 October: Chile** **continued** plus **Operation Condor**

1973 Chilean coup d'état https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_Chilean_coup_d%27état

Military dictatorship of Chile (1973-1990) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_dictatorship_of_Chile_(1973–90)

Operation Condor https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Condor

Add on Letelier assassination

Reconciliation

Freedom songs: Chile’s sounds of resistance ring out again https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/04/chile-pinochet-music-song-political-prisoners

Daughters of Chile's bloody past to clash over their country's future in Presidential election https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/06/chile-elections-michelle-bachelet-evelyn-matthei


 * V. In class today: new material: Dominican Republic**

Rafael Trujillo https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Trujillo

Mirabal sisters https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirabal_sisters

Dominican Republic civil war 1965 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominican_Civil_War

1965 LBJ doctrine https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_Doctrine

The Dominican Republic Intervention http://nsarchive.gwu.edu/NSAEBB/NSAEBB513/

20 Years after Dominican War, wounds linger http://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/01/world/20-years-after-dominican-war-wounds-linger.html

Video: Trujillo: "Portrait of a Dictator" http://youtu.be/tgLJCEaQP7o
 * {Reminder to me to use a part of this video in class**:]


 * TREMENDOUS THURSDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, start each session with a review of the items on Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Homework for Tuesday, 3 October: Dominican Republic**

Rafael Trujillo https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Trujillo

Mirabal sisters https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirabal_sisters

Dominican Republic civil war 1965 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominican_Civil_War

1965 LBJ doctrine https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_Doctrine

The Dominican Republic Intervention http://nsarchive.gwu.edu/NSAEBB/NSAEBB513/

20 Years after Dominican War, wounds linger http://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/01/world/20-years-after-dominican-war-wounds-linger.html

Video: Trujillo: "Portrait of a Dictator" http://youtu.be/tgLJCEaQP7o
 * {Reminder to me to use a part of this video in class**:]


 * IV. In class today: videos**

Video: Cold War - Cuba [10 of 24] (44:00) Cuban Missile Crisis http://youtu.be/yOxeZt217uw

Video: Raúl Castro bio https://youtu.be/EQROtOXx9rg

Video: Che Guevara Mini bio https://youtu.be/f3UwlmQn0ks


 * V. In class today: new material**

Che Guevara This year (2017) is the 50th anniversary of his death. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Che_Guevara

Herbert Matthews https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Matthews

Frank País and the underground movement in the cities http://www.historyofcuba.com/history/pais.htm

Cubans say goodbye to Fidel Castro's ashes in four-day funeral procession https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/30/fidel-castro-ashes-cuba-funeral-procession-havana

T**ERRIFIC TUESDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, start each session with a review of the items on Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Homework for Thursday, 28 September**

Che Guevara This year (2017) is the 50th anniversary of his death. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Che_Guevara

Herbert Matthews https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Matthews

Frank País and the underground movement in the cities http://www.historyofcuba.com/history/pais.htm

Cubans say goodbye to Fidel Castro's ashes in four-day funeral procession https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/30/fidel-castro-ashes-cuba-funeral-procession-havana


 * IV. Reminder to me: other videos to show]**

Video: Cold War - Cuba [10 of 24] (44:00) Cuban Missile Crisis http://youtu.be/yOxeZt217uw

Video: Raúl Castro bio https://youtu.be/EQROtOXx9rg

Video: Che Guevara Mini bio https://youtu.be/f3UwlmQn0ks


 * V. In class today:**

Video: Cuban Revolution (1:44:00) continued http://youtu.be/f0952Hj4fWw

Video: David Halberstam's series about The Fifties: "The Road to the Sixties" Cuba at 36:57 http://youtu.be/5edfSTlpbqQ

Fidel Castro in the Cuban Revolution []

Fulgencio Batista, from army sergeant to dictator http://www.historyofcuba.com/history/batista.htm

Cuban Revolution: Attack on the Moncada Army Barracks http://www.historyofcuba.com/history/moncada.htm

The Landing of the Granma - The Castros return to Cuba, 1956 http://www.historyofcuba.com/history/granma.htm

Fidel Castro https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidel_Castro

T**REMENDOUS THURSDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**

As we move through the semester, start each session with a review of the items on Cold War timeline. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * II. Cold War Timeline**


 * III. Homework for next week:**


 * a. Tuesday, 26 September**

Fulgencio Batista, from army sergeant to dictator http://www.historyofcuba.com/history/batista.htm

Cuban Revolution: Attack on the Moncada Army Barracks http://www.historyofcuba.com/history/moncada.htm

The Landing of the Granma - The Castros return to Cuba, 1956 http://www.historyofcuba.com/history/granma.htm

Fidel Castro https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidel_Castro


 * b Thursday, 28 September**

Che Guevara This year (2017) is the 50th anniversary of his death. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Che_Guevara

Herbert Matthews https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Matthews

Frank País and the underground movement in the cities http://www.historyofcuba.com/history/pais.htm

Cubans say goodbye to Fidel Castro's ashes in four-day funeral procession https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/30/fidel-castro-ashes-cuba-funeral-procession-havana


 * IV. Reminder to me: other videos to show]**

Video: David Halberstam's series about The Fifties: "The Road to the Sixties" Cuba at 36:57 http://youtu.be/5edfSTlpbqQ

Video: Cold War - Cuba [10 of 24] (44:00) Cuban Missile Crisis http://youtu.be/yOxeZt217uw

Video: Raúl Castro bio https://youtu.be/EQROtOXx9rg

Video: Che Guevara Mini bio https://youtu.be/f3UwlmQn0ks


 * V. In class today: video on the Cuban Revolution**

Fidel Castro in the Cuban Revolution [Just scan the article for today. For next Tuesday, we will need to read it completely.] []

Video: Cuban Revolution (1:44:00) http://youtu.be/f0952Hj4fWw


 * TERRIFIC TUESDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**


 * II. Homework for Thursday, 20 September: Cuban Revolution**

Fidel Castro in the Cuban Revolution [Just scan the article for today. For next Tuesday, we will need to read it completely.] []

On Thursday, we will watch a video that will bring this material to life.


 * III. In class today: videos about Guatemala**

Guatemala - CIA Overthrow Jacobo Arbenz (16:00) http://youtu.be/nW2DPZW-_js

Arbenz & the CIA, Guatemala 1950's (7:24) []


 * IV. Context:**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Cold+War+timeline
 * Cold War timeline**

http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/map/guatemala-political-map.htm
 * Map of Guatemala**


 * V. In class today: reaction to homework reading about Guatemala**

1954 Coup overthrowing Arbentz https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1954_Guatemalan_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat

Jacobo Árbenz (1951-1954) Guatemala) [read down to "Later Life"] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobo_%C3%81rbenz

Carlos Castillo Armas (Guatemala) [read down to "Presidency and Assassination"] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Castillo_Armas


 * TREMENDOUS THURSDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**


 * II. Homework for Tuesday, 19 September**

1954 Coup overthrowing Arbentz https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1954_Guatemalan_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat

Jacobo Árbenz (1951-1954) Guatemala) [read down to "Later Life"] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobo_%C3%81rbenz

Carlos Castillo Armas (Guatemala) [read down to "Presidency and Assassination"] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Castillo_Armas


 * III. In class today: reaction to homework reading**

The Day Nixon Began His Comeback (1967 at Bohemian Grove) This is good on non-alignment and Nixon's us versus them https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/28/opinion/the-day-nixon-began-his-comeback.html


 * IV. In class today: new material**

Let's finish working through the material on the following wiki page: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/US+versus+Soviets


 * TERRIFIC TUESDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**


 * II. Homework for Thursday, 14 September**

The Day Nixon Began His Comeback (1967 at Bohemian Grove) This is good on non-alignment and Nixon's us versus them https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/28/opinion/the-day-nixon-began-his-comeback.html


 * III. In class today: reaction to homework reading**

War and Revolution in Russia 1914 - 1921 http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/eastern_front_01.shtml


 * IV. In class today: new material**

Let's begin working through the material on the following wiki page: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/US+versus+Soviets


 * TREMENDOUS THURSDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**


 * II. Homework for Tuesday, 12 September**

War and Revolution in Russia 1914 - 1921 http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/eastern_front_01.shtml

The Day Nixon Began His Comeback (1967 at Bohemian Grove) This is good on non-alignment and Nixon's us versus them https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/28/opinion/the-day-nixon-began-his-comeback.html

Next week in class we will work through the material on the following wiki page: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/CWLA+Assignments


 * III. In class today: reaction to homework reading**

a. Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, 1904 Importance of Roosevelt Corollary as the background to multiple US interventions []

The Roosevelt Corollary Explained in 3 Minutes: US History Review http://youtu.be/D6k9nu8-7oU

b. Sphere of influence notion {Just read the introduction] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphere_of_influence

c. Dollar Diplomacy, 1909–1913 [] Dollar Diplomacy https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dollar_diplomacy

Dollar Diplomacy http://youtu.be/d0Y78EBRqN4

d. Building the Panama Canal, 1903–1914 US aim will be to protect Panama Canal during WWI and WWII []

e. Interventions: Banana Wars (read up to "notable veterans"} [] Small Wars Manual []

Marines in the Banana Wars http://youtu.be/H3vqTygzi5Y

Lectures in History: U.S. Marines in the Banana Wars http://youtu.be/xbrnMfHzBro https://www.c-span.org/video/?311490-1/us-marines-banana-wars

e. The Great Depression and U.S. Foreign Policy https://history.state.gov/milestones/1921-1936/great-depression

Interventions generally ended with beginning of Great Depression

f. Good Neighbor policy under FDR Based on non-intervention https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Neighbor_policy Good Neighbor Policy, 1933 []

Good Neighbor Policy http://youtu.be/XfjgSqEMynk

FDR speech on Good Neighbor Policy http://youtu.be/TwgJmF_BN2k

g. Mexican Expropriation of Foreign Oil, 1938 [nationalization theme] US did not react adversely []

h. World War II US pressure to support the Allies

i. Act of Chapultepec: pledge of collective security Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance Re: 1945 (February-March) Act of Chapultepec and 1947 Rio Treaty https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter-American_Treaty_of_Reciprocal_Assistance


 * TERRIFIC TUESDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER 2017**


 * I. Prayer/attendance**


 * II. Homework for Thursday, 7 September**

Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, 1904 Importance of Roosevelt Corollary as the background to multiple US interventions []

Sphere of influence notion {Just read the introduction] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphere_of_influence

Dollar Diplomacy, 1909–1913 [] Dollar Diplomacy https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dollar_diplomacy

Building the Panama Canal, 1903–1914 US aim will be to protect Panama Canal during WWI and WWII []

Interventions: Banana Wars (read up to "notable veterans"} [] Small Wars Manual []

The Great Depression and U.S. Foreign Policy https://history.state.gov/milestones/1921-1936/great-depression

Good Neighbor policy under FDR Based on non-intervention https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Neighbor_policy Good Neighbor Policy, 1933 []

Interventions generally ended with beginning of Great Depression

Mexican Expropriation of Foreign Oil, 1938 [nationalization theme] US did not react adversely []

World War II US pressure to support the Allies

Act of Chapultepec: pledge of collective security Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance Re: 1945 (February-March) Act of Chapultepec and 1947 Rio Treaty https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter-American_Treaty_of_Reciprocal_Assistance


 * III. In class today: reaction to homework reading**

a. Forgot to tell you: my reaction to my Soviet Embassy visit

b. US involvement in Latin America up to the Spanish-American War

c. Monroe Doctrine [|https://history.state.gov/milestones/1801-1829/monro]

Video: Monroe Doctrine - History Channel (1:47) http://youtu.be/2HUVkhMKYcY

Monroe Doctrine (Adele's "Hello" Parody) https://youtu.be/9KYRepV9IQU

d.Mexican-American War (1846-1848)

Note to me: For details on this war, go to http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/CWLA+Assignments

The Annexation of Texas, the Mexican-American War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1845–1848 []

Mexican-American War: Disputed Territory http://youtu.be/xnfRG2B7ff8

e. Territorial Expansion, Filibustering, and U.S. Interest in Central America and Cuba, 1849–1861 []

f. Blaine and Pan Americanism, 1880s/1890s []

g. US Diplomacy and Yellow Journalism https://history.state.gov/milestones/1866-1898/yellow-journalism

Walk With Me #2: Yellow Journalism - @MrBettsClass []

h. Spanish-American war https://history.state.gov/milestones/1866-1898/spanish-american-war

Note to me: For details on this war, go to http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/CWLA+Assignments

Platt Amendment text http://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1901platt.asp

The Spanish-American War http://youtu.be/IU5l4yQCpMM

Spanish-American War (One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" Parody) - @MrBettsClass http://youtu.be/zjv-SS8FXNE

Crucible of Empire: The Spanish American War http://youtu.be/8g8NpQsmxj4


 * TREMENDOUS THURSDAY, 31 AUGUST 2017**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**


 * II.Homework for next two sessions:**


 * A. Homework for Tuesday, 5 September**

US involvement in Latin America up to the Spanish-American War

Monroe Doctrine [|https://history.state.gov/milestones/1801-1829/monro]

The Annexation of Texas, the Mexican-American War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1845–1848 []

Territorial Expansion, Filibustering, and U.S. Interest in Central America and Cuba, 1849–1861 []

Blaine and Pan Americanism, 1880s/1890s []

US Diplomacy and Yellow Journalism https://history.state.gov/milestones/1866-1898/yellow-journalism

Spanish-American war https://history.state.gov/milestones/1866-1898/spanish-american-war


 * [Reminder to me to use during Tuesday class session:]**

Monroe Doctrine (Adele's "Hello" Parody) https://youtu.be/9KYRepV9IQU

Manifest Destiny ("Fancy" Parody) https://youtu.be/mqZM5kq-NBg

Walk With Me #2: Yellow Journalism - @MrBettsClass []

Spanish-American War (One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" Parody) - @MrBettsClass http://youtu.be/zjv-SS8FXNE

Forgot to tell you: my reaction to my Soviet Embassy visit


 * B. Homework for Thursday, 7 September**

Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, 1904 Importance of Roosevelt Corollary as the background to multiple US interventions []

Sphere of influence notion {Just read the introduction] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphere_of_influence

Dollar Diplomacy, 1909–1913 [] Dollar Diplomacy https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dollar_diplomacy

Building the Panama Canal, 1903–1914 US aim will be to protect Panama Canal during WWI and WWII []

Interventions: Banana Wars (read up to "notable veterans"} [] Small Wars Manual []

The Great Depression and U.S. Foreign Policy https://history.state.gov/milestones/1921-1936/great-depression

Good Neighbor policy under FDR Based on non-intervention https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Neighbor_policy Good Neighbor Policy, 1933 []

Interventions generally ended with beginning of Great Depression

Mexican Expropriation of Foreign Oil, 1938 [nationalization theme] US did not react adversely []

World War II US pressure to support the Allies

Act of Chapultepec: pledge of collective security Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance Re: 1945 (February-March) Act of Chapultepec and 1947 Rio Treaty https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter-American_Treaty_of_Reciprocal_Assistance


 * III. In class today: discussion of homework reading**

Can you really pull off a coup d'etat these days? http://theconversation.com/can-you-really-pull-off-a-coup-detat-these-days-62600

Trump’s Threat Against Maduro Unites Latin America, Against U.S [Venezuela today: move toward dictatorship, left-wing it seems to me] https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/14/world/americas/trump-venezuela-maduro-latin-america.html

Latin America's left: a 40-year timeline https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/mar/10/latin-america-left-40-year-timeline

The long history of the U.S. interfering with elections elsewhere https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/10/13/the-long-history-of-the-u-s-interfering-with-elections-elsewhere/?utm_term=.045989e97cb6


 * IV. Maps**

Map: Central America and the Caribbean [] []

Map: South America []


 * V. Countries/Capital cities**

Recite the countries from Venezuela to Brazil, then Uruguay north

Venezuela (Caracas) Brazil (Brasilia, São Paolo) Uruguay (Montevideo) Paraguay (Asunción) Argentina (Buenos Aires) Chile (Santiago) Peru (Lima) Bolivia (La Paz, Sucre) Ecuador (Quito) Colombia (Bogotá) Panama (Panama City) Costa Rica (San José) Nicaragua (Managua) El Salvador (San Salvador) Honduras (Tegucigalpa)) Guatemala (Guatemala City) Mexico (Mexico City)

Cuba (Havana) Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo)


 * VI. Flags**

Latin American flags http://literacylounge.com/teacher/latin_america/countries/flags/index.htm


 * VII. Videos**

How to spot a Communist []

Video: I Led Three Lives: Campus Story []


 * TERRIFIC TUESDAY, 29 August 2017**

I'm Dave Lambert. I hope you had a terrific summer.

We are going to have fun together this semester--while learning much in the process.

Check out this video to give us all some cool thoughts:

Sleepy Labrador Puppy "Moki" Loves The A/C []


 * TODAY'S SCHEDULE**.


 * I will send the material on this page to you via email.**


 * 1. Prayer**

I will pray for us every class and ask if you have a prayer request or a praise you feel comfortable offering publicly.

My church: Grace Church (Baptist) in Glendora (the Spanish-language ministry)

My wife's church: St. Dorothy's Catholic Church in Glendora

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Thorn+in+the+Flesh
 * 2. Thorn in the Flesh**

Integrating my faith into our class is natural for me. So I want to start off the semester doing so.

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Info+Card
 * 3. Info card**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/HIST+484+F17+syllabus
 * 4. Syllabus**

Here are the highlights:

a. You need to bring your laptop to every class session.

b. No hard-copy text is required. We will use all online sources and websites.

c. Grade is based on a mid-term exam, final exam, term paper, and participation.

d. Attendance is required. Any absences over two will mean a deduction to the grade.

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/home
 * 5. Learning Professor wiki**

Here is where I put all our back-up material

COLD WAR IN LATIN AMERICA

Today Cold War F17

HIST 484 F17 syllabus

Spanish empire

US Involvement

Cold War:

Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Uruguay Venezuela

US versus Soviets Counterinsurgency Operation Condor Post-conflict phase Liberation theology Immigration Reform

Cold War timeline

Cold War sources

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/page/edit/Today+Cold+War+F17
 * 6. Our Class Page**

Always turn to this page for our daily schedule [This outline is on that page.]

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/High+Fives
 * 7. High Fives (why I like to do it as you leave class each day)**


 * 8. Overview of where we will be heading this semester:**

WEEK #1

Tuesday, 29 August Introduction: Syllabus Video: In Our Backyard

Thursday, 31 August Introduction Maps Flags Countries/capital cities Discussion of overview articles

WEEK #2

Monday, 4 September [Labor Day holiday]

Tuesday, 5 September US involvement in Latin America through Spanish-American War

Thursday, 7 September US involvement in Latin America through World War II

WEEK #3

Tuesday, 12 September Path to Cold War in US-USSR relations US perspective

Thursday, 14 September Path to Cold War in US-USSR relations USSR perspective

WEEK #4

Tuesday, 19 September 1954 Guatemala (CIA-sponsored US overthrow of Jacobo Arbenz

Thursday, 21 September Cuban Revolution video

WEEK #5

Tuesday, 26 September Cuba Batista Castro early maneuverings Moncada Barracks Mexico Che Guevara Granma voyage

Thursday, 28 September Cuba Sierra Maestra mountains Herbert Matthews Castro victory Cuban link to USSR Bay of Pigs Cuban Missile crisis

WEEK #6

Tuesday, 3 October 1965 Dominican Republic civil war and US intervention

Thursday, 5 October Chile (Salvador Allende, 1970 election machinations, Castro visit)

WEEK #7

Tuesday, 10 October Chile (1973 coup, Augosto Pinochet)

Thursday, 12 October Chile continued plus Operation Condor

WEEK #8

Tuesday, 17 October MID-TERM EXAM

Thursday, 19 October Paraguay (Stroessner); Argentina (Peronism)

WEEK #9

Tuesday, 24 October Argentina (Dirty War, Falklands); Uruguay (Tupamaros, Dan Mitrione)

Thursday, 26 October Panama (School of the Americas); Operation Charly Guatemala (insurgency against the EGP/Mayas) Video: When the Mountains Tremble Spanish Embassy fire, Rigoberta Menchu

WEEK #10

Tuesday, 31 October Guatemala (Operation Sofía, Rioss Montt, US evangelicals, strategic hamlets) Video: Granito de Arena

Thursday, 2 November El Salvador Video: In the Name of the People (73 minutes)

WEEK #11

Tuesday, 7 November El Salvador (death squads/Salvador option, counterinsurgency)

Thursday, 9 November El Salvador (Archbishop Romero, 4 nuns, El Mozote)

WEEK #12

Tuesday, 14 November Nicaragua (Somozas, 1972 earthquake, Sandinistas victory)

Thursday, 16 November Nicaragua (Contras, Honduras, Boland Amendment)

WEEK #13

Tuesday, 21 November [No class] Thursday, 23 November [No class: Thanksgiving holiday] Friday, 24 November [Thanksgiving holiday]

WEEK #14

Tuesday, 28 November Nicaragua (Iran-Contra affair)

Thursday, 30 November Catch up (if needed) Post-conflict phase (truth commissions, trials)

WEEK #15

Tuesday, 5 December Post-conflict phase (truth commissions, trials)

Thursday, 7 December Immigration to US because of these wars Video: Harvests of Empire


 * 9. Material for class today:**

10. Video: CNN Cold War series Backyard: Latin CIA Coups | The Cold War (1954 90) 18 of 24 Long version https://youtu.be/ELDJENmIBTs Shorter version (for today) (46:00) https://youtu.be/6dtPZbNVajU


 * 11. Articles to read for Thursday**

Can you really pull off a coup d'etat these days? http://theconversation.com/can-you-really-pull-off-a-coup-detat-these-days-62600

Trump’s Threat Against Maduro Unites Latin America, Against U.S [Venezuela today: move toward dictatorship, left-wing it seems to me] https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/14/world/americas/trump-venezuela-maduro-latin-america.html

Latin America's left: a 40-year timeline https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/mar/10/latin-america-left-40-year-timeline

The long history of the U.S. interfering with elections elsewhere https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/10/13/the-long-history-of-the-u-s-interfering-with-elections-elsewhere/?utm_term=.045989e97cb6