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HOWARD ZINN 1922–2010

Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922–January 27, 2010) was a historian, author, professor, playwright, and activist.

Biography

Zinn was a historian, playwright, and activist. His life’s work focused on a wide range of issues including race, class, war, and history, and touched the lives of many people.

Articles & Interviews

In addition to writing books, Zinn wrote articles, had several columns, and participated in numerous interviews. Many of these are available here in print, audio, and video.

Bibliography

Zinn was the author of many books, including A People’s History of the United States, SNCC: The New Abolitionists, the play Emma, and his autobiography You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train.

Featured News

Archival Milestone: The Howard Zinn Papers Have Been Indexed

On October 9, 2024, Lauren Cooper, HowardZinn.org Digital Curator, and Cole Stallone, independent researcher, completed item-level cataloging (that is, inventorying each and every piece of paper) the Howard Zinn Papers at New York University’s Tamiment Library.

The Optimism of Uncertainty

By Howard Zinn, 2004

“In this world of war and injustice, how does a person manage to stay socially engaged, committed to the struggle, and remain healthy without burning out or becoming resigned or cynical? I am totally confident not that the world will get better, but that we should not give up the game before all the cards have been played.”

Digital Collection

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Zinn at 100

Digital Collection

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Zinn at 100

Image: Howard Zinn in his office by Ted Polumbaum/Newseum.