IN PERSON: Soon after George Washington issued his "Farewell Address," in which he admonished Americans "to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world," the nation adopted "isolationism" to shun strategic commitments abroad. Except for brief detours during the Spanish-American War and World War I, this doctrine defined U.S. foreign policy until the attack on Pearl Harbor. After closely examining isolationism's tenets, this course will focus on the decades between the world wars, when this policy became a dangerous delusion. Students are expected to read approximately 30 pages each week and actively engage in class discussions. | Facilitated discussion.
Max enrollment: 15.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
