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The Society for Historians of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era is an organization of historians who study and promote knowledge of American history from the Reconstruction era through the aftermath of World War I. The society brings together academic, public, and independent historians, as well as scholars in other humanities and social-science disciplines interested in these decades and their issues.

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This #Election2024, read up on the history of elections, including the propaganda of 19thC ballots... or cozy up instead w/ a fun look at historical pillow covers. All in our latest roundup of GAPE blog posts & articles from around the web #twitterstorians

New post! @macle88032 covers the politics of #inflation. In the 1910s, as today, the high #CostOfLiving defied ready remedy & pres. administrations faced the most criticism. Debates of the 1912 & 1920 elections are still key to understand this #election:

CFP: Global GAPE special issue of @JournalGAPE-seeking essays that critically examine the period 1860-1920s by underscoring the int'l dimensions in the study of U.S. history & the US’s growing global worldview & connections. Submissions due 12/15. Details: https://networks.h-net.org/group/announcements/20029255/special-issue-journal-gilded-age-and-progressive-era-global-gape

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