On Demand
The History of Eugenics in America
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
During the 20th century, over 65,000 people were forced to be sterilized in the United States. In Better for All the World, Harry Bruinius examines the little-known mission to breed better Americans, and how it influenced policies in Nazi Germany.
Events:
Harry Bruinius will be appearing with author Cynthia Carr
Tuesday, March 21 at 7 pm
KGB Bar
85 East 4th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Harry Bruinius will be appearing at the Brooklyn Public Library
Central Branch
Saturday, April 2 at 4 pm
431 Sixth Avenue, between 8th and 9th Streets
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