Robert Saxe

Robert Saxe is an Associate Professor of History at Rhodes College, specializing in U.S. history since 1945 with particular expertise in World War II, Cold War politics, and veterans' experiences. His teaching emphasizes historical problem-based learning through courses like 20th Century U.S. War and Society and U.S. Political History.

• Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in History from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Education: B.A. in History from Reed College

Research focuses on postwar American society, challenging the "Greatest Generation" narrative through analysis of veteran dissent in government surveys, film noir representations, and Cold War political dynamics. His current projects examine the Clinton Crime Bill and Norman Mailer's literary engagement with warfare.

Key contributions include:

• Pioneering analysis of African-American veterans' civil rights activism resisting Cold War consensus
• Case studies on John F. Kennedy's 1946 election and anticommunist suppression of progressive veterans' organizations
• Exploration of media narratives shaping postwar veteran identity