Join Marc Stein, Jamie and Phyllis Pasker Professor of History, San Franciso State University, in a lecture about his new book on the history of the nation's 200th birthday.
Hosted by: Kislak Center
Drawing on his new book Bicentennial: A Revolutionary History of the 1970s (University of Chicago Press), Stein's lecture revisits the commemoration of the nation's 200th birthday, highlighting the diverse communities and movements that participated and protested, especially in Philadelphia and with special attention to African Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Latinos, LGBTQ+ Americans, Native Americans, and women.
Featured image: Cover, Marc Stein, Bicentennial: A Revolutionary History of the 1970s (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2026)
The University of Pennsylvania, located in the heart of the city, was at the center of the dramatic events of 1776 and the Revolution that followed. 250 years later, partners across the university are exploring how history can help us better understand the present and create a sustainable and inclusive future.