LINES OF THE DAY

". . . But the past does not exist independently from the present. Indeed, the past is only past because there is a present, just as I can point to something over there only because I am here. But nothing is inherently over there or here. In that sense, the past has no content. The past -- or more accurately, pastness -- is a position. Thus, in no way can we identify the past as past." p. 15

". . . But we may want to keep in mind that deeds and words are not as distinguishable as often we presume. History does not belong only to its narrators, professional or amateur. While some of us debate what history is or was, others take it into their own hands." p. 153

Silencing the Past: Power and the Production of History (1995) by Michel-Rolph Trouillot

Friday, October 17, 2008

'Grant and Lee in War and Peace'

This is the exhibit that opens today at the New York Historical Society. This looks to be an exciting show in so many ways.

Additionally the Society has put up an exhibit featuring the New York Times special supplement that commemorated the Civil War 50 years after.

You can read about and view a slide show here.
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Frank Partisan said...

You'll be first in line.

October 18, 2008 at 1:51 PM

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