Join us for a timely discussion on the parallels of U.S. history in the wake of the Industrial Revolution with author Nancy Unger.
This highly illustrated talk demonstrates that there are a surprising number of instructive similarities between the long Gilded Age and the Progressive Era (1877-1920) and our own. These range from businessmen who claimed that their wealth and acumen entitled them to enormous political power, to debates about controversial actions affecting the public including civil service reform, immigration, sexuality, race, women, vaccines, and public health. It concludes with a reminder of the importance and power of civic engagement.
Like all USCHS programs, this webinar is free and open to the public; registration is required.
