Past Meets Present: Understanding “The Old West”

"The Old West." What comes to mind? Most Americans usually think of a certain type of movie or television show when they come across those words. But how did the Old West influence our politics, even today? Come join the conversation with Valencia College Professor Michael Szalma on how historical memory and history are not necessarily the same thing and whether these memories and historical realities helped shape the ways in which Americans view themselves. 

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