Understanding America

Celebrating America 250

This month's topic is "Internationalist or Isolationist? A Thematic Discussion of US Foreign Policy Throughout Its 250 Year History," presented by Dr. Jon Miner.

The diplomatic history of the United States shows certain threads and themes running through it from the time of our founding to the current day. Isolationism and internationalism and the struggle between these competing agendas affects how U.S. foreign policy operates. During different periods, isolationism and internationalism have been either in ascendence or regression as different presidents and societal views reacted to the world. This lecture examines these competing ideas and others as it looks at the broad scope of American foreign policy.

About Understanding America: Celebrating America 250

Understanding America is a program series dedicated to educating the public and encouraging discussions on American history and politics. These programs will be on the first Sunday of every month, at 2:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Denmark Library. This program is in partnership with the University of North Georgia's Department of Political Science & International Affairs.

Upcoming Topics for Understanding America:

September 6: The Legalistic Concepts Behind the Declaration of Independence

October 4: Civil Military Relations on the Early Republic

November 1: Midterms Electoral Forum

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