Makers of History XXV

with Manfred Weidhorn

Manny will discuss Winston Churchill, from highly controversial character to savior of Western civilization and then back to controversial as an alleged reactionary on race. He will also compare and contrast Churchill and Hitler. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a giant, whose stature keeps on rising as democracy in the U.S. seems to be waning.  Manny will discuss FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt, who ranks among the greatest First Ladies, on May 13. In his classes, Manny looks at the broader context of what these famous figures meant in their time and ours, recounting their history and impact with analysis and humor. Professor Emeritus of English, Yeshiva Univ, he has published a dozen books and 100+ essays on historical figures, cultural history, and the relationship between religion and science.