Explore the contributions of women in American political history, through the people, events, and ideas of three distinct eras. This seminar-style program will be broken into three sessions, each focusing on a different set of primary documents readings in order to explore a specific era: Women of Reform and Revolution; Women in the Progressive Era; and Is Suffrage Enough? Registration: 8:30 am Access program materials here Registration Closed
Find out more »Explore the constitutional powers, legal authority, and evolution of the 'soft power' of the president from the Founding through the Progressive Era. Participants will read and discuss documents that help explain how the Founders tried to translate the ideals of the Revolution into a form and system of government that would empower, yet restrain the Executive, as well as how interpretations of those powers have changed over time, especially in the face of crisis. Discussion Leader: David Alvis, Associate Professor at…
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