Johnson, Lyndon B. (1908-1973)
Title: Letter to Michael J. Kirwan
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American History in 100 Documents: An Innovative Curriculum Contest We are pleased to share the winners of our inaugural American History in 100 Documents: An Innovative Curriculum Contest . Each of the ten winners received a $500 prize and a one-year subscription to American History: 1493–1945 , the fully digitized Gilder Lehrman Collection. Participants created lesson plans using documents from American History: 1493–1945 , which provides K–12 schools, universities, and institutions—including Harvard, Yale, and the Library of Congress—access to tens of thousands of rare letters, artwork,…
Inside the Vault: Highlights from the Gilder Lehrman Collection is an online program that highlights unique primary sources from the Gilder Lehrman Collection. From iconic historical treasures, such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Emancipation Proclamation, to personal letters that reveal the contributions of ordinary American citizens, each session will investigate primary sources and discuss their background, impact, and potential use in the classroom., "The Foreign Element in New York--the Chinese Colony, Mott Street" drawn by W. Bengough, 1896 (Library of…
Press Releases, 2021, Ten Finalists for the Inaugural Gilder Lehrman-Rise Prize Announced Ten Winners of American History in 100 Documents: An Innovative Curriculum Contest Announced 2021 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize Recipient Announced The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Grant Funds Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and Greater New York State Gilder Lehrman Affiliate Schools The John Winthrop Fellowship with a Focus on Colonial History Announcing the 2021 Lincoln Prize Finalists, 2020, Yale and the Gilder Lehrman Institute Announce 2020 Frederick Douglass Book Prize Winner John C. McManus…
college logos We are happy to announce that the Gilder Lehrman Institute has partnered with several colleges and universities across the country to offer scholarships exclusively for NAAHC seniors! Nine colleges and universities in seven states have committed to NAAHC scholarships in Fall 2021. Click the name of the school for more information on scholarship eligibility. [collapse collapsed title=Albion College (Albion, MI)], Albion College–Gilder Lehrman Scholarship in American History Details, Scholarship recipients will receive a $5,000 award each year for four years, subject to…
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is excited to share its archive of Hamilton Cast Read Alongs. Hamilton Cast Read Alongs is a program that features Hamilton cast members reading award-winning children’s books followed by a discussion of the history behind the story led by Gilder Lehrman Master Teacher Keisha Rembert. A new Read Along session will be posted each week. The most recent session can be found here . A full list of Read Along sessions can be found below. If you have any questions, please email hamilton@gilderlehrman.org
In September 2017, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History was the sole recipient of a grant from the US Department of Education to implement A More Perfect Union (AMPU), a professional development program for teachers designed to build history and civics knowledge and provide pedagogical strategies to take back to their classrooms. Significant to the grant and central to the program, AMPU sought to deliver quality, scholarly content that could prove repeatable in both physical workshops and through distance learning for participants in rural areas. Teachers in a Northern California…
Since the summer of 2020, Gilder Lehrman Book Breaks has featured the most exciting history scholars in America discussing their books live with host William Roka followed by a Q&A with home audiences. Upcoming books featured in July cover surprising aspects and brutal realities of familiar historical struggles of people through oppression and exclusion in the United States., OPENING THE GATES TO ASIA, On, July 11, , Jane Hong discusses her book Opening the Gates to Asia: A Transpacific History of How America Repealed Asian Exclusion , in which Hong unearths the transpacific movement that…
The Pace–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History Program, is a fully online, fully accredited, 30-credit degree program. Following the completion of ten 3-credit courses, including the required Historiography and Historical Methods course and Thesis/Capstone course, students are awarded a master’s degree in American history, and can participate in the Pace University graduation ceremony in New York City. , What our students are saying:, “Definitely the best online class I have ever taken.” —Nancy Parode “When I learned about historiography, I learned…
Since the summer of 2020, Gilder Lehrman Book Breaks has featured the most exciting history scholars in America discussing their books live with host William Roka followed by a Q&A with home audiences. Upcoming books featured in August are reckonings with aspects of American history that were once pushed to its fringes, from the history of slavery to the treatment of Chinese railroad workers. These books are all available at the Gilder Lehrman Book Shop ., HOW THE WORD IS PASSED, On, August 1, , Clint Smith discusses his book How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of…
Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond, Va., ca 1865 (Gilder Lehrman Institute, GLC07069.01) The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Pace University are pleased to announce that registration for Fall 2021 courses is now open for the Pace–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History . The online program for K–12 teachers affiliated with the Gilder Lehrman Institute offers a unique and affordable opportunity for educators to work with two dynamic and eminent institutions dedicated to lifelong learning and career preparedness. The Fall 2021 semester begins September 29, 2021, and ends December 21,…
Inside the Vault: “Chinese Exclusion Act”, Thursday, July 29 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT) Click here for more information about Inside the Vault and to register for upcoming programs., Resources, " The Chinese Question," Harpers Weekly , February 18, 1871 Committee on Foreign Affairs, Report on Chinese Immigration, House Report No. 2915 , August 5, 1890 Spotlight on Primary Source: San Francisco’s Chinatown, 1880 Video: “Tracing the Origins of Chinese Exclusion” by Jane Hong Video: “Angel Island: Immigrant Gateway to America” by Erika Lee Video: “Chinese…
The NEA Town Courier reports on Arkansas History Teacher of the Year Kristy Brasfield of Blytheville High School New Tech. The New Haven Register features Connecticut History Teacher of the Year Nataliya Braginsky of the Metropolitan Business Academy. The Chronicle-Telegram celebrates Ohio History Teacher of the Year Emily Marty of Marion L. Steele High School. West Virginia Wesleyan College congratulates alum West Virginia History Teacher of the Year Adena Barnette of Ripley High School. Tuscaloosa Patch features Alabama History Teacher of the Year Jaclyn Foster of Tuscaloosa Academy The…
Thursday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m. ET, In 1882, the US government passed legislation that prohibited Chinese immigration for ten years and declared Chinese immigrants ineligible for naturalization. It was the first act in American history to place broad restrictions on immigration. In this session of Inside the Vault, we will examine documents from the 1870s, 1880s, and 1890s that document American attitudes toward Chinese immigration. Join us on July 29, 2021, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT) as we analyze and discuss these rare documents. REGISTER HERE Everyone who…
Alabama Jaclyn Foster Tuscaloosa Academy, Tuscaloosa Alaska Myla Liljemark Seward Middle School, Seward Arizona William Kibler Cesar Chavez High School, Laveen Arkansas Kristy Brasfield Blytheville High School New Tech, Blytheville California Lindsey Charron Horace Ensign Intermediate School, Newport Beach Colorado David Benson Colorado Springs School, Colorado Springs Connecticut Nataliya Braginsky Metropolitan Business Academy, New Haven Delaware Thomas Leighty Dover High School, Dover District of Columbia Canesiha Mills Hardy Middle School DoDEA Mark Fairchild Kaiserslautern High School…
To apply for the Pace-Gilder Lehrman MA in American History Program, click the “To Apply” menu option, The Fall 2021 semester begins September 29, 2021, and ends December 21, 2021. Applications are open and reviewed on a rolling basis. Registration is open now., American Immigration History, with Madeline Y. Hsu, Professor of History, University of Texas at Austin Widely considered a wellspring for US greatness, immigration has also been an abiding site of our deepest conflicts. The republican foundations of the United States with its promises of democracy and equality for all seem to strain…
Welcome to The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Digital Volunteer Transcription Project. You may start transcribing documents from the Gilder Lehrman Collection by selecting one of the projects below and logging in with your Transcribe! username and password. If you have not yet signed up but would like to become a Gilder Lehrman Digital Volunteer, please select a project from the list below and create a free account by clicking the “Create Account” option in the top menu bar and completing the form. These typed transcripts will help make primary sources more accessible for…
"Abraham Lincoln" H. W. Fay, Abraham Lincoln, March 1861. (The Gilder Lehrman Institute, GLC05111.01.1328), Lincoln Speaks Virtual Lecture Series, Dates:, August 2–6, 2021, In partnership with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, We are pleased to invite K–12 educators to participate in a series of virtual lectures live-streamed from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois, from August 2 to 6, 2021. These lectures will be offered in conjunction with a small in-person program being held onsite at the Library, and we are excited to welcome…