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6/30/2020
tags: segregation, Woodrow Wilson
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6/30/2020
Princeton University Removes Woodrow Wilson From School Name (Audio)
Historians in the Newstags: segregation, Woodrow Wilson
Citing his racism and racist policies, Princeton University will remove Woodrow Wilson's name from its school of international and public affairs. The move comes amid ongoing efforts to take down statues and monuments that honor the Confederacy around the country.
Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd speaks with Julian Zelizer, professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University.
This segment aired on June 30, 2020.
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