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January 2025
Victor Luckerson
Built from the Fire: The Epic Story of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, America’s Black Wall Street
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Deepen your knowledge of this holiday with historical documents, essays, videos, and lesson plans from the Gilder Lehrman Institute.
February 2025
Marlene Daut, Yale University
The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe
“Ten Talents” of George Washington
In an 1807 letter, John Adams described the "talents" that made Washington popular, including a "handsome face" and "elegant form."
Attend Virtual Research Night
Get help with strategies and sources to prepare David McCullough Essay Prizes submissions.
Frederick Douglass Book Prize
Join us in New York City to celebrate the 2024 winners.
Presidents' Day
Deepen your knowledge of this holiday with historical documents, essays, videos, and lesson plans from the Gilder Lehrman Institute.