Course Details
970: Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and the Progressive Era
February 3-7, 2020
11:45 AM -
1:15 PM
In-Person
After briefly reviewing the post-Reconstruction history that led to the first Progressive Era, 1901–1920, this short will follow the lives and careers of Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, the towering figures of the period. Their contributions to the reforms of the era, political rivalry, and clash over American entry into the Great War will be the subject of the following three sessions. In the final session, Roosevelt and Wilson's wartime roles on the world stage, as well as contributions to the Progressive Era, will be discussed. Along the way, we will meet other figures of the era including William Jennings Bryan, Henry Cabot Lodge, and William Howard Taft.
Class Type: Lecture and Discussion
Class Format: TBA
Hours of Reading: Less than 1 hour/session
Study Group Leader(s):
Alan KoganAlan O. Kogan is a retired psychiatrist who is a history buff. He has taught previous courses on American historical figures including Presidents Wilson and Truman. He enjoys adding psychological history to his presentations.