What History Teaches: Isolationism, Immigration, and the World Watching
About the Event
In this recording of “What History Teaches: Isolationism, Immigration, and the World Watching,” you will learn:
- How the United States responded to Hitler’s rise to power and the persecution of the Jews
- How isolationist sentiment and restrictive American immigration policies affected the Jews of Europe
- What the consequences of American inaction during Hitler’s rise to power were
The recording culminates in a thought-provoking Q&A that gives viewers the chance to reflect on what they have learned.
About the Speakers
Dr. Daniel Greene
Dr. Greene previously curated the acclaimed Americans and the Holocaust exhibition at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and served as historical advisor for the PBS documentary The U.S. and the Holocaust by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein.