One-Session Class: Are We Special? A Brief History of American Exceptionalism

Presented by Britta Anderson. The belief in our uniqueness as a nation has been a component of our country's historical narrative since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We will explore the origin of the concept of Exceptionalism as well as its history and continued applicability to the American experience. Britta Anderson worked in politics prior to retirement and has led several history/political science courses at Osher.