History

Stolen Youth: The Life of Lucie de la Tour du Pin Stolen Youth: The Life of Lucie de la Tour du Pin

The French Revolution as seen from Versailles.

Jul 29, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Ruth Scurr

William Jennings Bryan William Jennings Bryan

Clarence Darrow may have embarrassed him at the Scopes trial, but William Jennings Bryan will long be remembered as one of the country's greatest progressive crusaders.

Jul 29, 2009 / The Nation

For Hoover For Hoover

Yes, Virginia, this is an endorsement of Herbert Hoover in The Nation.

Jul 29, 2009 / Robert Herrick

Lindbergh’s “Bolshevik” Father Lindbergh’s “Bolshevik” Father

What do Lindbergh Sr.'s leftist politics tell us about his son's character and courage?

Jul 27, 2009 / Feature / Margaret S. Ernst

Woodrow Wilson on Culture and Democracy Woodrow Wilson on Culture and Democracy

A letter from the future president.

Jul 27, 2009 / The Nation

Some Reflections on the American Press Some Reflections on the American Press

The man famous for saying "Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one" writes about a free and a responsible press for The Nation.

Jul 27, 2009 / A. J. Liebling

Roosevelt and the National Psychology Roosevelt and the National Psychology

The former president's personality was part of the national wealth.

Jul 27, 2009 / Feature / Stuart P. Sherman

A Challenge to Mr. Rockefeller A Challenge to Mr. Rockefeller

The oil baron is one slippery businessman.

Jul 27, 2009 / Morris L. Ernst

Ernie Pyle Ernie Pyle

Amid the carnage of Okinawa, America also lost its greatest reporter.

Jul 27, 2009 / Feature / Randall Jarrell

Bertrand Russell on India Bertrand Russell on India

The brilliant British philosopher and activist offers his views on Indian independence.

Jul 27, 2009 / Feature / Bertrand Russell

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