History Happy Hour – Indiana and the Cold War

Stay connected with the stories of your state. Bring your own beverage and join us for a series of insightful conversations with some of Indiana’s most interesting scholars.

Indiana and the Cold War

Throughout most of the 20th Century, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a Cold War. As the globe was caught up in the tense politics and strategic maneuvering between these two superpowers, Indiana played its part by becoming home to vital industries as part of the national defense. We will be discussing Indiana and the Cold War with Zoe Vorndran, the Indiana Historical Society Exhibits Research Assistant.

Free Program. Additional opportunities are available to support IHS as we continue collecting, preserving, and sharing Indiana’s history.

Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the program.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How long does it last?

History Happy Hours are informal conversations with IHS staff and scholars that usually last around 60-minutes.

Do I need to be camera ready?

Nope. We will use the Zoom webinar platform, so you can join us from your kitchen table, couch, or the porch. Just make sure you’re ready to type, as we will make sure there is plenty of time for your questions through the chat feature.

What do I need to participate? 

History Happy Hour takes place virtually over Zoom. You can either join through an internet-connected device or calling-in via phone. We will send you a link and phone number through the email you used to register around two hours before the program begins. Don’t see the email? Make sure to check your spam or junk folder.

Do you have other History Happy Hours that I can watch?

We sure do! Check out all our past programs here. (Scroll down to the History Happy Hour menu to see the recordings.)