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Bob Bell & History, Memorial Day, And The Upper Cumberland

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Bob Bell sits down with Dr. Jeff Roberts, Chairman of the Department of History at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss the history of Memorial Day including why it was create and how it has evolved over the years, the Upper Cumberland during the Civil War, and the various historical figures that came from that time period, as well as an overview of TTU's History Department, and the various courses, programs, and services that they offer.

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