BABE RUTH PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES An American Hero This toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to support sports diplomacy through the intersection of sports, culture, and American history. Photo credit: Frances P. Burke – Francis P. Burke Collection, public domain Babe Ruth pitching for the Boston Red Sox during a game between 1914 to 1919. Photo credit: Irwin, La Broad, & Pudlin, public domain Babe Ruth as a …
Read More» JACKIE ROBINSON PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES An American Hero This toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to support sports diplomacy through the exploration of a barrier-breaking athlete. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons Jackie Robinson in his Kansas City Monarchs uniform. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons Jackie Robinson, first baseman with the Brooklyn Dodgers, circa 1949. MORE RESOURCES Graphics The American Heroes Collection features digital …
Read More» SPORTS DIPLOMACY PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to promote sports diplomacy, particularly, in support of the Decade of Sport in America. Photo credit: U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force athlete Mitchell Kieffer participates in the 2014 Warrior Games in Colorado. Photo credit: National Park Service U.S. rock climber Beth Rodden ascends …
Read More» MUHAMMAD ALI PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES An American Hero This toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to recognize and celebrate Muhammad Ali, a true American hero who embodies the spirit of strength, perseverance, and American exceptionalism. President Ronald Reagan “punching” Muhammad Ali in the Oval Office. Photo credit: National Archives KEY DEFINITIONS American Exceptionalism – the belief …
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