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Paul Sparrow — Awakening the Spirit of America: FDR’s War of Words With Charles Lindbergh ― and the Battle to Save Democracy

Posted on May 31st, 2024 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
For the last FDR-themed event of the Roosevelt House season, we are pleased to present a discussion of Paul Sparrow’snew book Awakening the Spirit of America: FDR's War of Words With Charles Lindber... Read more

Garrett M. Graff — When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day

Posted on May 22nd, 2024 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
Two days before the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Roosevelt House is pleased to present a discussion of best-selling author Garrett M. Graff’s brand-new book, When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day. This time... Read more

Kevin Baker — The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City

Posted on May 9th, 2024 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
Roosevelt House is pleased to present a discussion of Kevin Baker’s new book The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City. In this entertaining and insightful chronicle, Baker illuminates the interwoven histories of the sport and the city... Read more

Dr. Steven Lomazow — FDR Unmasked: 73 Years of Medical Cover-ups That Rewrote History

Posted on May 2nd, 2024 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
Roosevelt House is pleased to present a discussion of FDR Unmasked: 73 Years of Medical Cover-ups That Rewrote History by Dr. Steven Lomazow. In this medical history, Dr. Lomazow chronicles FDR’s life from a physician’s perspective... Read more

Senator Russ Feingold — The Constitution in Jeopardy: An Unprecedented Effort to Rewrite Our Fundamental Law and What We Can Do About It

Posted on April 29th, 2024 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
The 2024 Mcnickle Lecture on Integrity in Government Roosevelt House is honored to present the 2024 McNickle Lecture on Integrity in Go... Read more

Harold Holzer — Brought Forth on This Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration

Posted on April 24th, 2024 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
President Ann Kirschner invites you to join her for a Book Party for Harold Holzer, Jonathan F. Fanton Director, Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College in conversation with actor an... Read more

James G. Basker — Black Writers of the Founding Era

Posted on April 3rd, 2024 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
Roosevelt House is pleased to present a discussion of the new Library of America anthology Black Writers of the Founding Era featuring the historian, author, and editor of the volume James G. Basker in conversation with televisi... Read more

Terry Golway — I Never Did Like Politics: How Fiorello La Guardia Became America’s Mayor, and Why He Still Matters

Posted on April 1st, 2024 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
Roosevelt House is pleased to present a discussion of historian Terry Golway’s new book I Never Did Like Politics: How Fiorello La Guardia Became America's Mayor, and Why He Still Matters. In this vivid an... Read more

The 2024 Jack Newfield Lecture — Dan Barry — Jimmy Breslin: Essential Writings

Posted on March 28th, 2024 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
We are proud to continue our tradition of public conversations and lectures in the name of legendary investigative journalist and Hunter alumnus Jack Newfield ('60), illuminating his enduring relevance and influence. To do so, Roosev... Read more

Alan Mallach — Smaller Cities in a Shrinking World: Learning to Thrive Without Growth

Posted on March 26th, 2024 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Policy Program Events
Roosevelt House is pleased to present a lecture and facilitated discussion with urban policy expert Alan Mallach on his new book Smaller Cities in a Shrinking World: Learning to Thrive Without Growth.Over the past hundre... Read more