"Carter in Collective Memory" with Janice Hume
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The concept of collective memory has been the guiding theme of this podcast. On this episode of Recollecting Carter, I asked Dr. Janice Hume to define collective memory, and to explain the unique place that American Presidents hold in it. As he approaches his 100th birthday, we discussed how Carter's long life has had a unique affect on our collective memory of him, and how that memory might continue to evolve after his passing.
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