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1932 "Happy Days Are Here Again" Song



Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a campaign song from the 1932 campaign for Franklin Roosevelt for messages about music as a means to promote a candidacy.



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Unit: 1932-1944 The Personal Presidency
Kit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
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Resource Details


Relevant Subject Area(s)

Music, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government

Grade Level(s)

High School, College

Media Type(s)

Music/song

Author(s)

Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry

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Resource Standard Common Core ELA Strand
Reading: History Social Studies (RH)