Pioneering Journalist Cokie Roberts Dies
Cokie Roberts, the famed journalist, historian, and National History Center board member, has died. Much admired for her balanced political
Read moreCongressional Briefings
The National History Center’s Congressional Briefings are designed to provide historical context and perspective on current issues for policy makers and members of their staff. The speakers reflect upon historical events and developments that have influenced the evolution of current policies and provide knowledge pertinent to the consideration of policy alternatives.
History of health care
At our first summer Congressional Briefing at the end of June, Beatrix Hoffman (Northern Illinois University) and Nancy Tomes (Stony
Read moreBringing History to Capitol Hill
By Dane Kennedy When’s the last time you heard a historian give expert testimony to Congress? Plenty of economists, political
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