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Eric Foner (/ ˈ f oʊ n ər /; born February 7, 1943) is an American historian. He writes extensively on American political history , the history of freedom, the early history of the Republican Party , African American biography, the American Civil War , Reconstruction , and historiography , and has been a member of the faculty at the Columbia ...
Learn about Eric Foner, one of the most prominent and influential historians of the United States. Explore his books, awards, exhibitions, teaching, and media appearances on various topics of American history.
Oct 2, 2019 · Eric Foner is a renowned historian of the Civil War and Reconstruction, slavery, and 19th-century America. He has won several awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for his book on Lincoln and slavery, and teaches online courses on ColumbiaX.
Jan 21, 2021 · Historian Eric Foner explains the parallels between the Capitol riot and the violent overthrow of biracial governments in the Reconstruction era. He discusses the clash between white nationalism and interracial democracy in American history and politics.
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After the Civil War, the federal government promised former slaves equality and citizenship. Historian Eric Foner says the failed promises reverberate today. Originally broadcast Jan. 9, 2006.
By Eric Foner. The dramatic story of fugitive slaves and the antislavery activists who defied the law to help them reach freedom. \nMore than any other scholar, Eric Foner has influenced our understanding of America's history.
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Learn about Eric Foner, a distinguished professor of history at Columbia University and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author of books on Reconstruction and Lincoln. Explore his curriculum vitae, awards, publications, and other activities.
