Recently Scott Althaus, a University of Illinois professor of political science and of communication, and director of the university’s Cline Center for Democracy, spoke with News Bureau social sciences editor Craig Chamberlain to discuss Veterans Day. In particular, on Veterans Day Nov. 11, we honor veterans and their past service, but how much did we really know about their sacrifice when it was being made? When the casualties were coming on the battlefield? According to Scott Althaus, a study of war coverage over the last century shows we knew very little. To learn more about why this is the case, use the link above to read the interview.