Video: Book Breaks Dayton Duncan & Ken Burns - "Blood Memory: The Tragic Decline and Improbable Resurrection of the American Buffalo" World History Dayton Duncan is an award-winning writer and documentary filmmaker as well as the author of fourteen books. Ken Burns has been making documentary films for almost fifty years. Order Blood Memory at the Gilder Lehrman Book Shop We...
About page Annual Reports Download the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s Annual Reports below. Annual Report 2023 (PDF) Annual Report 2022 (PDF) Annual Report 2021 (PDF) Annual Report 2020 (PDF) Annual Report 2019 (PDF) Annual Report 2018 (PDF) Annual Report 2017 ...
Online Exhibition The Declaration of Independence and the Pursuit of Equality The Declaration of Independence and the Pursuit of Equality In July 1776, the Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence to announce the separation of the North American British colonies from Great Britain. Its preamble set forth...
Basic Page History of Childhood in America, from the Colonial Era to the Twenty-First Century (Teacher Seminar Online) History of Childhood in America, from the Colonial Era to the Twenty-First Century Lead Scholar : Steven Mintz (University of Texas at Austin) Master Teacher : Anthony di Battista Partner Organization : American Jewish Historical Society Live...
Basic Page Jim Crow and Its Challengers (Teacher Seminar Online) Jim Crow and Its Challengers Lead Scholar : Nikki L. Brown, University of Kentucky Master Teacher : Ziara Smith Live Session Dates : Week of August 5 Registration Deadline : Monday, July 29 Image Source: NAACP, “Register and Vote” poster, Detroit,...
Program/Event Statesmanship in American History Statesmanship in American History will allow up to 20 8th–12th grade teachers to participate in a weeklong professional development event on-site at Princeton University. Application Deadline : The application closed on March 5, 2024. Join us for...
Program/Event Gilder Lehrman Teacher Symposium Join us and three hundred fellow educators at Gettysburg College for this four-day program. You will study one topic in depth with a world-renowned scholar and be able to attend optional events such as book talks, networking sessions, trivia night,...
Basic Page Voting and Elections in American History (Teacher Seminar Online) Voting and Elections in American History, 1788–2020 Lead Scholar : Allan J. Lichtman, American University Master Teacher : Alysha Butler Partner Organization : The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute Live Session Dates : Week of...
Basic Page Social Change in the Civil War Era (Teacher Seminar Online) Social Change in the Civil War Era Lead Scholar : Catherine Clinton, University of Texas at San Antonio Master Teacher : CherylAnne Amendola Live Session Dates : Week of June 24 Registration Deadline : Monday, June 17 Image Source: “The First Vote”...
Basic Page The History of Latina and Latino People in the US (Teacher Seminar Online) The History of Latina and Latino People in the US Lead Scholar : Geraldo L. Cadava, Northwestern University Master Teacher : Ziara Smith Partner Organization : UnidosUS Live Session Dates : Week of June 24 Registration Deadline : Monday, June 17...
Video: Book Breaks Kathleen DuVal - "Native Nations: A Millennium in North America" World History Kathleen DuVal is a professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Order Native Nations at the Gilder Lehrman Book Shop We receive an affiliate commission from every purchase through the link provided. Thank...
Program/Event College Fellowships in American History | Current Fellows Cooper Austen Princeton University “Profit vs. Patriotism: Privateering and the Formation of the American Navy during the Revolutionary War” Kashish Bastola Harvard University “Dixie is Asian: Eighteenth-Century Asian American...
Program/Event College Fellowships in American History | Past Fellows Below is a list of all recipients of Gilder Lehrman College Fellowships since the program’s founding. The fellow’s name, home institution at the time of the fellowship, and project title are followed by the research archive and year...
About page About The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History was founded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, visionaries and lifelong supporters of American history education. The...
About page Scholarly Advisory Board Cawo Abdi, Professor of Sociology University of Minnesota Lauren Acker, History Instructor Pasadena City College Laura Rosanne Adderley, Associate Professor of African Diaspora History Tulane University Westenley Alcenat, Assistant...
About page Stephen Mandel Steve Mandel is the founder of Lone Pine Capital, a public equity asset management firm that he started in 1997. Prior to founding Lone Pine, he was managing director and consumer analyst at Tiger Management Corporation (1990–1997),...
About page Grady Durham Grady Durham founded Monticello Associates in 1992. He leads the firm’s efforts in the areas of asset allocation, investment policy development, investment manager evaluation, and performance measurement. A frequent speaker around the...
About page Board of Trustees and Officers Board of Trustees Officers Co-Chairmen Richard Gilder (1932–2020) Lewis E. Lehrman Secretary Russell P. Pennoyer Treasurer Joseph DiMenna Members Edward L. Ayers S. Andrew Banks James G. Basker , President and CEO of the Gilder...
Program/Event Hamilton Education Program Online | Hamilton Education Program Online FAQ What is the Hamilton Education Program Online? The goal of the Hamilton Education Program Online (EduHam Online) is to help students in grades 6–12 recognize the relevance of the Founding Era today by using primary sources to develop...
Video: Book Breaks Luke A. Nichter - "The Year That Broke Politics: Collusion and Chaos in the Presidential Election of 1968" Government and Civics Luke A. Nichter holds the James H. Cavanaugh Endowed Chair in Presidential Studies and is director of the Presidential Studies Program at Chapman University. Order The Year That Broke Politics at the Gilder Lehrman Book Shop We...
History Now Essay Every Citizen a Soldier: World War II Posters on the American Home Front William L. Bird Jr. and Harry Rubenstein Art, Government and Civics, World History 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+ World War II posters helped to mobilize a nation. Inexpensive, accessible, and ever-present, the poster was an ideal agent for making victory the personal mission of every citizen. Government agencies, businesses, and private... Appears in: 14 | World War II Winter 2007
Video: Citizenship Exam What did Susan B. Anthony do? Government and Civics What did Susan B. Anthony do? Explained by Sara Charles Educator from New York Question 77
Video: Citizenship Exam Who is the "Father of Our Country"? Government and Civics Who is the “Father of Our Country”? Explained by Denver Brunsman Associate Professor of History, George Washington University Question 69
Video: Citizenship Exam Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s Government and Civics Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s. Explained by Chad L. Williams Samuel J. and Augusta Spector Professor of History and African and African American Studies, Brandeis University Question 72 ...
Video: Citizenship Exam What does the judicial branch do? Government and Civics What does the judicial branch do? Explained by Raymond J. Lohier Jr. Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Question 37
Video: Citizenship Exam What is the highest court in the United States? Government and Civics What is the highest court in the United States? Explained by Raymond J. Lohier Jr. Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Question 38
Video: Citizenship Exam How many justices are on the Supreme Court? Government and Civics How many justices are on the Supreme Court? Explained by Raymond J. Lohier Jr. Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Question 39
Video: Citizenship Exam Who was the first president? Government and Civics Who was the first president? Explained by Denver Brunsman Associate Professor of History, George Washington University Question 70
Video: Citizenship Exam Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s Government and Civics Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s. Explained by Chad Williams Samuel J. and Augusta Spector Professor of History and African and African American Studies, Brandeis University Question 78
Video: Citizenship Exam Who was president during World War I? Government and Civics Who was president during World War I? Explained by Chad Williams Samuel J. and Augusta Spector Professor of History and African and African American Studies, Brandeis University Question 79
Video: Citizenship Exam Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II? Government and Civics Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II? Explained by Chad Williams Samuel J. and Augusta Spector Professor of History and African and African American Studies, Brandeis University Question 80 ...
Video: Citizenship Exam Who did the United States fight in World War II? Government and Civics Who did the United States fight in World War II? Explained by Chad Williams Samuel J. and Augusta Spector Professor of History and African and African American Studies, Brandeis University Question 81
Video: Citizenship Exam What movement tried to end racial discrimination? Government and Civics What movement tried to end racial discrimination? Explained by Hasan Kwame Jeffries Associate Professor of History, The Ohio State University Question 84
Video: Citizenship Exam What did Martin Luther King Jr. do? Government and Civics What did Martin Luther King Jr. do? Explained by Hasan Kwame Jeffries Associate Professor of History, The Ohio State University Question 85
Video: Citizenship Exam What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? Government and Civics What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? Explained by Raymond J. Lohier Jr. Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Question 6
Video: Citizenship Exam Why does the flag have 13 stripes? Government and Civics Why does the flag have 13 stripes? Explained by Marc delaCruz Cast member from Hamilton Question 96
Video: Citizenship Exam Why does the flag have 50 stars? Government and Civics Why does the flag have 50 stars? Explained by Marc delaCruz Cast member from Hamilton Question 97
Video: Citizenship Exam What is the name of the national anthem? What is the name of the national anthem? Explained by Marc delaCruz Cast member from Hamilton Question 98
Video: Citizenship Exam What is freedom of religion? Government and Civics What is freedom of religion? Explained by Phillip A. Jackson Rector, Trinity Church Wall Street Question 10
Video: Citizenship Exam What is one reason colonists came to America? Government and Civics What is one reason colonists came to America? Explained by Tim Bailey Educator from Utah Question 58
Video: Citizenship Exam What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States? What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States? Explained by Adam Stevens Educator from New York Question 86
Video: Citizenship Exam When do we celebrate Independence Day? Government and Civics When do we celebrate Independence Day? Explained by Adam Stevens Educator from New York Question 99
Video: Citizenship Exam Name two national US holidays. Name two national US holidays. Explained by Adam Stevens Educator from New York Question 100
Video: Citizenship Exam How many US senators are there? Government and Civics How many US senators are there? Explained by Misha Matsumoto Yee Educator from Hawaii Question 18
Video: Citizenship Exam We elect a US senator for how many years? Government and Civics We elect a US senator for how many years? Explained by Misha Matsumoto Yee Educator from Hawaii Question 19
Video: Citizenship Exam The House of Representatives has how many voting members? Government and Civics The House of Representatives has how many voting members? Misha Matsumoto Yee Educator from Hawaii Question 21
Video: Citizenship Exam We elect a US Representative for how many years? Government and Civics We elect a US Representative for how many years? Explained by Misha Matsumoto Yee Educator from Hawaii Question 22