The American Arc

Welcome to The American Arc! This blog explores engaging anecdotes, inspiring stories, and evocative sketches from the American past. These events help reveal the arc of American history as the journey towards realizing our founding principles.

Beyond the Historical Snapshots April 22, 2024

Spotlighting JMC Network Member Michael J. Douma's work on the Dutch colonial experience in New York.

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POSTED: April 15, 2024
Erudite and Impressive (and I wanted to be like them)

Spotlighting JMC Academic Council Member Rita Koganzon's work on education, childhood, authority, and the family in historical and contemporary political thought.

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POSTED: April 08, 2024
Continuing the Project of Creating “a more perfect Union”

Spotlighting JMC Fellows Hyrum and Verlan Lewis' new book, The Myth of Left and Right: How the Political Spectrum Misleads and Harms America.

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POSTED: April 01, 2024
To Build Upon and Realize those Powerful Principles

Spotlighting Professor Nora Slonimsky's fascinating work on copyright law, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and the digital humanities.

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POSTED: March 25, 2024
The Power of Politics to Shape Human Life

Spotlighting Professor Thomas Powers' work on multiculturalism, anti-discrimination, and the ongoing effects of the Civil Rights revolution.

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POSTED: March 18, 2024
Getting their Feet Wet in Local Government

Spotlighting JMC Member Susan Brynne Long's work on early American military history and captive management during the War for American Independence

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POSTED: February 01, 2024
My Day with Abe Lincoln

Spotlighting Professor Jonathan White's foray into children's books with his wonderful, family-friendly title, "My Day with Abe Lincoln."

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