George Washington Book Prize Goes to Pauline Maier for Ratification: The ...
26.05.11
, Two months after assuming the presidency. The C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience, founded at the College in 2000, is an innovative center for the study of history, culture and politics, and fosters excellence in the art of written history through fellowships, prizes, and student programs. www.washcoll.edu .
Founded in 1994, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is a 501(c)(3 ) nonprofit organization supporting the study and love of American history through a wide range of programs and resources for students, teachers, scholars, and history enthusiasts throughout the nation. Gilder Lehrman creates and works closely with history-focused schools through its Affiliate School Program; organizes teacher seminars and development programs; produces print and digital publications and traveling exhibitions; hosts lectures by eminent historians; administers a History Teacher of the Year Award in every state and U.S. territory; and offers national book prizes. The Gilder Lehrman website, www.gilderlehrman.org , serves as a gateway to American history online with rich resources for educators designed specifically for K–12 teachers and students.
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