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Peter Kuznick
Historian & Professor at American University
Nuclear Studies, Cold War, U.S. Foreign Policy
Nuclear Studies, Cold War, U.S. Foreign Policy
Biography
A Professor of History and Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University, co-author of 'The Untold History of the United States' with Oliver Stone.
Quick Facts
- Role: Professor of History
- Department: American University, D.C.
- Institute: Founder, Nuclear Studies Institute
- Noted For: Cold War, Atomic Diplomacy
- Public History: Documentary Maker, Activist
- Media: Speaker & Writer
Major Works & Collaborations
The Untold History of the United States
Co-created with Oliver Stone—multi-part documentary & bestseller book exploring overlooked U.S. history. (2012)
Academic Writing
Numerous articles on Hiroshima/Nagasaki, nuclear disarmament, Cold War, U.S. foreign relations and more.
Global Engagement
International speaker, educator, and participant in conferences for peace, history, and disarmament.
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. The duty of the historian is to remind society of the truths it dares not face.”
— Peter Kuznick
Events & Media Highlights
Recent Public Lectures: Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference (2023), Keynote Hiroshima Peace Memorial, BBC World Panel
Featured Media: Democracy Now! – Guest Analyst, Documentary: Atomic Cover-up (2021), The Guardian, NPR, RT Interviews
Contact & Links
Faculty Profile | Untold History Project | Twitter
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