Barbara A. Biesecker

Dr. Barbara Biesecker, an expert in rhetorical studies and author of "Reinventing World War II," delves into how popular memory shapes national identity. She explores the resurgence of World War II in American culture and its ties to ethnonationalist agendas. Biesecker discusses the Enola Gay controversy and the cultural impact of films like "Saving Private Ryan." She critiques idealized narratives of the war, emphasizing the importance of addressing complexities and historical truths in shaping contemporary political discourse.