Oswald Garrison Villard

Oswald Garrison Villard (March 13, 1872-October 1, 1949) was a US journalist who wrote many articles for The Nation. He broke with the magazine in 1935 over its support for American intervention in Europe.

What Would Lincoln Think of Race Relations on His 100th Birthday?

What Would Lincoln Think of Race Relations on His 100th Birthday? What Would Lincoln Think of Race Relations on His 100th Birthday?

The Nation’s publisher writes about “the negro problem” during the very week he helped found the NAACP.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Oswald Garrison Villard

The Death of Cardozo The Death of Cardozo

He may have been one of the 'nine old men' of the Supreme Court, but he was a great old man.

Jun 25, 2009 / Feature / Oswald Garrison Villard

The New York World: A Journal of Duality The New York World: A Journal of Duality

The New York World is Pulitzer's greatest prize.

Jun 22, 2009 / Feature / Oswald Garrison Villard

WWII: The United States and the War WWII: The United States and the War

World War II breaks out in Europe, but The Nation (getting it wrong) says it presents no threat to the US, and we will not join the fighting.

May 5, 2009 / Feature / Oswald Garrison Villard

Upton Sinclair Shakes Things Up Upton Sinclair Shakes Things Up

The grimy Chicago meatpacking industry was nothing compared to the sordid world of California politics.

Apr 3, 2009 / Feature / Oswald Garrison Villard

The Democratic Trough at Chicago The Democratic Trough at Chicago

As they nominated FDR, Democratic conventioneers were more interested in grandstanding against prohibition than facing the nation's economic crisis.

Jul 31, 2008 / Feature / Oswald Garrison Villard

By Bus Through the Middle West By Bus Through the Middle West

A journey through the American heartland reveals the anger and desperation of the Great Depression.

Mar 25, 2008 / Feature / Oswald Garrison Villard

Roosevelt to Appoint First-Ever Female Cabinet Member Roosevelt to Appoint First-Ever Female Cabinet Member

"Here is a lost cause no longer lost, but come to triumphant success, and if the pioneers of that cause are looking down upon this scene, there will be rejoicing in heaven on the f...

Mar 4, 2008 / Editorial / Oswald Garrison Villard

An Unconventional Convention An Unconventional Convention

On Saturday, June 27, 1924, "men and women suddenly rose up after days of utterly degraded and demoralizing vaudeville performances to declaim with passion about two big subjects....

Feb 12, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Oswald Garrison Villard

The First Six Months of FDR The First Six Months of FDR

In just 180 days, FDR has managed to completely transform the office of the presidency.

Jun 21, 2007 / Feature / Oswald Garrison Villard

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