Reports findings indicating that high school U.S. history teachers spend more time teaching about the twentieth century than earlier eras. Indicates that the reverse is true of world history teachers. Suggests that both teacher groups rely heavily on textbooks, lectures, and discussion. Reveals that teachers desire greater home support for…

Presents an interview with historian Gerhard Weinberg by Sheldon Hackney of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Asserts that the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II also marks the end of the postwar world. Discusses post-World War II diplomacy and international relations. (CFR)