History of US Immigration Policy

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Matthew MacArthur gave a few examples in the reading of objects whose meaning can only be felt in person--objects that emit an "aura" that is lost as a digital image. For example, although the Web site for the National Lynching Memorial is nice, I feel sure that beholding the 805 hanging steel monoliths (each representing a county where lynching has taken place, for a total of more than 4000 victims) would be an experience of another order. The artists and designers no doubt created an emotional experience that a small, flat digital reproduction can never capture.

1. Think of a possible artefact related to the history of US Immigration Policy chosen topic this semester, which someone would have to see in person in order to appreciate.

2. Name an example of a museum that's doing a good job encouraging audiences to engage with history. What are they doing right?

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