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Levi Strauss, the Gold Rush, and the World’s Most Famous Pair of Pants
Join German Historian Anette Isaacs on a captivating journey through the days of the Gold Rush to learn about Levi Strauss, a Bavarian Jew whose ingenious business sense and German ingenuity made the blue jeans world-famous.
Time & Location
Mar 31, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
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About the Event
Everybody loves them, everybody wears them: Jeans are no doubt an iconic garment and they tell the legendary story of the American West. But did you know that they were made world famous by an adventurous Bavarian Jew who combined his marvelous business sense with German ingenuity? Join German Historian Anette Isaacs for a fascinating journey into the days of the Gold Rush and learn about Levi Strauss and his amazing life!
German born and raised Anette Isaacs, MA is a Historian and Public Educator who has been presenting hundreds of programs on more than 40 different topics (all pertaining to her native country's history, politics, and culture) all over the United States. She holds Master's Degrees in American Studies, Political Science, and History and is currently serving as the Director of OLLI at FIU (Florida International University) in Miami FL.