Time Frame Artifact Type Title Description
1930s Video Rural Midwest Farm Life in the Early 20th Century

In the early twentieth century, life on the farm was challenging but families were very self-sufficient. Farmers were able to grow their own food including fruits, vegetables, eggs and meat. Summer produce was canned in order to feed the family during the winter months.
1984 Video Iowa Caucus History: Walter Mondale Battles Expectations in 1984

Ahead of the 1984 Iowa caucuses, Vice President Walter Mondale was the overwhelming favorite for the Democratic party's nomination. A Midwestern upbringing on the Iowa-Minnesota border only bolstered his caucus expectations.
2001 Video America Responds to 9/11 Attacks with the War on Terror

On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked sites in New York City, Pennsylvania and Washington DC. The attacks sparked a response led by the U.S. Government that came to be known as the War on Terror.
2001-2014 Video An Iowan's Experiences as a National Guard Squad Leader in Afghanistan

Staff Sergeant J. Winkowski was among the Iowa soldiers deployed to Afghanistan in late 2010. In this clip, Winkowski describes why he felt being a combat leader in Afghanistan was the job he was born to do.
1980s Video Iowa's Farmers Battle the 1980s Farm Crisis Alone

Farmers and farm families in Iowa struggle financially, often alone, as the farm crisis continues.
1964-1975 Video Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Vietnam Veterans

Many Vietnam veterans have experienced anxiety and other effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), both on the battlefield and upon returning home.
1941 Video Iowan's First-hand Account of the Attack on Pearl Harbor

The attack on Pearl Harbor (Hawaii) on December 7th, 1941 changed the course of history and triggered the involvement of the United States in World War II. The attack destroyed much of the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet and killed nearly 2,500 Americans.