Heather Cox Richardson and 250 to 250: Rat Pack, Narrated by Michael Green
Michael Green is a Professor of History in UNLV's Department of History and teaches courses on nineteenth-century America and on Nevada and Las Vegas. Green details how the Rat Pack encouraged racial integration and reflected the melting pot of American culture.
In 1960, a famous group of entertainers, the Rat Pack performed in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- The Rat Pack included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop.
- They sang, danced, acted, and told jokes.
- Their shows were very popular.
- They performed at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas.
- Many famous people came to see their performances.
- One visitor was John F. Kennedy during his presidential campaign.
- The Rat Pack helped make Las Vegas a famous entertainment city.
- The group included people from different backgrounds.
- They worked together and entertained audiences.
- Many Americans saw the Rat Pack as an example of people from different cultures getting along.
- Their success showed how diversity can strengthen American culture.
POP Interview and Civics Quiz:
- N-400 Par 9:07g. Have you ever harmed someone because of their race, religion, national origin, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion?
- USCIS 100:10. What is freedom of religion?
- USCIS 128:124. The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?
Family Fun:
- City of Las Vegas: Throwback Coloring Book
- LOC: The House I Live In: Frank Sinatra performs an iconic song and speaks to a group of neighborhood children about the importance of tolerance and unity. This short film promotes the ideals of American democracy, emphasizing that diversity in background and belief strengthens the nation against prejudice.
- NPS: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Sammy Davis Jr.
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