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Peter Zablocki

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Peter is the author of numerous articles and books. His work has been published in the Smithsonian Magazine, Military History Quarterly, Military History Magazine, WWII Quarterly Journal, Honest History Magazine, and TheCollector, among others. When not writing, Peter is a World History professor at Caldwell University. You can also hear him as the host of Evergreen Network's History Shorts Podcast.

Education:American Public University, 2010MA HistoryWilliam Paterson University, 2005BA HistoryExpertise:
American History
World History
Civics
European History
awards:New Jersey Studies Academic Alliance Non-Fiction Popular Book of the Year Winner Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award for Journals and Magazines Winner
Member since: Feb 25, 2024Location: United StatesPublished posts: 32

Articles by Peter Zablocki

Honoring the Nameless: History of the US Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Honoring the Nameless: History of the US Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands atop a hill at Arlington National Cemetery as a solemn tribute to the anonymous heroes who sacrificed their lives for their nation.

The Role of Swing States in US Presidential Elections
The Role of Swing States in US Presidential Elections

Swing states have played a crucial role in United States presidential elections for much of American history, particularly in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

The Philippine-American War: The US’s First “Vietnam”
The Philippine-American War: The US’s First “Vietnam”

In 1898, Spain ceded control of the Philippines to the US, plunging the nation into an unpopular war reminiscent of the more recent conflict in Vietnam.

When the US Senate Put Comic Books on Trial
When the US Senate Put Comic Books on Trial

The rise of comic books as a cultural phenomenon in the 1950s prompted US Congress to address the concerns over their negative influence on America’s youth.

Comic Books in WWII: When American Comics Went to War
Comic Books in WWII: When American Comics Went to War

Amid the political turmoil of the late 1930s, as global conflicts unfolded, a group of American Jewish writers emerged as the unsung heroes of a burgeoning comic book industry.

When They Were Kids: What Were US Presidents Like as Children?
When They Were Kids: What Were US Presidents Like as Children?

It may be difficult to imagine them as young children who pranked their teachers and got bullied—but even American presidents were once kids.

The “New” Norman Rockwell Turns Toward Civil Rights
The “New” Norman Rockwell Turns Toward Civil Rights

Rockwell’s 1960s move from The Post to Look magazine introduced the world to a “new” artist—one who was not afraid to tackle race issues.

The Tragic Life of Kermit Roosevelt & the Burden of Legacy
The Tragic Life of Kermit Roosevelt & the Burden of Legacy

Kermit Roosevelt, son of Theodore Roosevelt, found himself ensnared in a web of personal demons and the unrelenting pursuit of adventure against the backdrop of a famous name.