OLLI101412 - The American Presidents in the 20th Century 1900-2000

Course Description

American Presidents in the 20th Century 1900-2000* 

Instructor: Edward Kaplan 

Days of the Week: Tuesday 

Date: Feb. 3 & 17, Mar. 17 & 31, Apr. 14 (5 sessions) 

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Location: In-person at TUCC 

We will discuss the 20th Century American presidents beginning with the Election of 1900 and President William McKinley and ending with President Bill Clinton. What were their fitness for office, policies and accomplishments. What did they contribute to the office of the presidency? How did they relate to the other two branches of government? 

Maximum: 35 

Instructor Bio: Edward Kaplan, PhD, economic history, New York University. Kaplan 

taught economics and history for 41 years at the City University of New York and is 

now a professor emeritus at the university. He has published books and articles on trade policy, banking, history, and Keynesian economics. 

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