Tocqueville in New York
Alexis de Tocqueville, the author of Democracy in America, and his traveling companion Gustave de Beaumont arrived in New York City on May 1… read more
Alexis de Tocqueville, the author of Democracy in America, and his traveling companion Gustave de Beaumont arrived in New York City on May 11, 1831. As part of a series retracing his journey, Professor Jim Schleifer talked about Tocqueville’s reaction to the steamboat ride from Newport and his reaction to New York City. Non-resident journalists also talked about their modern-day reactions to New York City and took questions from callers. Live shots of Battery Park in New York were shown. The guests participated by remote connection. close
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