Eric Foner

Eric Foner

is the DeWitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University, one of this country’s most prominent historians, and a prolific author. His latest book is Battles for Freedom: The Use and Abuse of American History.


Articles By This Author
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Sometimes A Great Nation
The U.S. has a proud history of advancing human rights—and sometimes forgetting them. Historian Eric Foner proposes we give humility and respect a try.