In Defense of Carl Schurz
April 21 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Carl Schurz, a “forgotten patriot,” was one of the most influential men in the nineteenth century America who led German revolutionary refugees known as “the 48ers” to make major contributions to American society. His career as a reformer, orator, foreign ambassador, Civil War General, United States Senator, Secretary of the Interior, and newspaper editorial writer was instrumental for the abolition of slavery, Civil Service Reform, Southern Reconstruction, Indian Affairs, and general “muckraking” in the face of old-school backroom politics.
However, he is now being accused of being a racist, a coward, and an abuser of indigenous peoples. Professor Julius Wilm, in his current study of “Indian” schools has concluded that Schurz as Secretary of the Interior from 1877-1881 abused Native Americans in the schools and former slaves in the South. The current Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has supported this viewpoint. Dr. Lubrecht, author of two books on Carl Schurz, believes these allegations are untrue and will defend him using personal letters and newspaper articles.
This program is open to the public and will feature refreshments. It will be taking place at the Schenk Lodge at House of the Good Shepherd – 798 Willow Grove St., Hackettstown.
This program is presented in-person and on ZOOM.
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