Time Frame Artifact Type Title Description
1980s Video Causes of the 1980s Farm Crisis

The 1980s farm crisis has a variety of causes, domestically and internationally.
1940s Video Rationing on the Homefront During World War II

To help prevent a shortage of food and goods necessary during World War II, the federal government began to ration everything with a strategic value. Special coupon books were issued to every man, woman, and child in the united states.
1968 Video Iowa Caucus History: 1968 Creates Need for Change

Following the protests at the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago, a group of Iowa Democratic party operatives moved to restructure the process of selecting local delegates for the national convention.
1980s Video The Impact of the 1980s Farm Crisis on Iowa's Rural Communities.

The farm crisis affects more than farmers in Iowa as it spreads to small town communities, rural businesses, and even cities where agricultural machinery plants are located.
1940s Video An Iowa Veteran's Experience in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) During World War II

Created during World War II, the Women's Army Corps (WAC) was the women's branch of the United States Army. 150,000 American women served in the WAC during the war. For many, the WAC challenged perceptions of the traditional role of women in the workplace and in the military.
2001-2014 Video An Army Medic Deals with Casualties and Physical Danger during the War in Afghanistan

Soldiers in traditionally non-combat roles face issues with emotional stress and physical danger in war zones. In this segment, a medic from Iowa shares her story about her work in an Iowa National Guard unit in Afghanistan.
2001-2014 Video Iowa Soldiers Returning from Afghanistan and the Challenges of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Many Iowa soldiers returning home after deployment in Afghanistan confront a new set of struggles. Many are challenged by the emotional distress of war and some develop Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
1980s Video Iowa's Farmers Lose Hope During the 1980s Farm Crisis

Iowa farmers and others involved in agriculture quickly lose hope and find themselves in overwhelming debt.
1980s Video Commercial Agriculture is Changed as a Result of the 1980s Farm Crisis

Commercial agriculture is changed as a result of the farm crisis.
1980s Video Rural Advocacy Groups Draw Attention to the 1980s Farm Crisis

Rural advocacy groups lead protests and events to support farmers and draw attention to the farm crisis during the 1980's.