Socialism in Early 20th Century America
Columbia University history professor Eric Foner examines the rise of socialism in America in the early 20th century. He talks about the Socialist Party in New York City and Milwaukee, and…
5,300 viewsColumbia University history professor Eric Foner examines the rise of socialism in America in the early 20th century. He talks about the Socialist Party in New York City and Milwaukee, and…
5,300 viewsA panel of economists and economic historians discussed historical and modern day efforts to reduce poverty. The discussion was based on books written by Professors Gareth Stedman Jones and…
478 viewsRichard Brookhiser talked about the story of the Adamses, describing the events and characters around them--from colonial days to World War I. This event was held at Columbia University.
199 viewsIn a tribute to Chief Justice John Jay on the 250th anniversary of his birth, the participants spoke about the legacy of the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1789-1795). They…
163 viewsThe 2001 Bancroft Prizes were awarded for books of exceptional merit and distinction in the fields of American history and biography published in 2000. The recipients, who made acceptance…
449 viewsThe ceremony celebrated the best American history books published in 1999. Mr. Rupp awarded prizes to three authors who had published books that explored a facet of American identity. The…
115 viewsHistory professors Eric Foner, John Putnam Demos, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, and David Levering Lewis talked about the state of U.S. history during a forum at Columbia University, moderated by…
206 viewsDavid Mortimer, vice president of the public policy forum American Assembly, gave a tour of Arden House, the estate owned by Columbia University at which the American Assembly is held each…
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