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How Milwaukee Changed Tattoo History

The New Deal and WWII

What can tattoos tell us about the history of American art styles?

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All Eras

First
Nations

Before 1620

Early
Explorers

Before 1800

The Fur
Trade Era

1600–1832

Territory to
Statehood

1787–1848

Early Wisconsin,
the Civil War &
Reconstruction

1848–1877

The Progressive
Era and
World War I

1874–1914

WWI &
the Great
Depression

1914–1939

The New Deal
& WWII

1933–1945

Postwar
Wisconsin

1945–1960

Vietnam
Era

1960–1975

Modern
Era

1975–Present

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About PBS LearningMedia

Spark curiosity with trusted resources

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PBS LearningMedia Tutorials

Make the most of PBS LearningMedia with these tutorials.

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U.S. History Collection

Expand historical thinking skills in U.S. History through multiple perspectives for grades 6-12.

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Teach Your Way Collection

Teach all year long with flexible resources aligned to monthly themes and skills for PreK-2 learners.

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Bringing the Universe to America’s Classrooms

Explore Earth, space and physical science with resources from GBH and NASA for grades K-12.

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Ready to Learn Math

Foster math engagement with Peg+Cat interactives, games, and more for PreK-2 learners.

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