Allen Weinstein
Allen Weinstein
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Allen Weinstein was born as Arie Leonard Weinstock on May 27, 1933. He is commonly known as Allen Weinstein.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: May 27, 1933
Died: June 18, 2002 (aged 69)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Weinstein was an American historian, professor, and author. He held dual citizenship of the United States and Israel.
Early Life and Background
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Weinstein was born in Chicago, Illinois, to immigrant parents from Ukraine. His family moved to New York City when he was a child. Weinstein's early life was marked by poverty and hardship, which influenced his later work on social justice issues. He attended Brooklyn College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1956.
Major Accomplishments
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Weinstein's academic career spanned over four decades. He taught at several universities, including the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Harvard University, and Smith College. His research focused on American history, politics, and social movements. Weinstein was a prominent historian of the New Deal era and a leading expert on Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Notable Works or Actions
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Weinstein's notable works include:
"Perjury: The Meaning of Truth in Ourselves, Our Laws, and the Person Behind the Mask"_ (1981) - A critical analysis of the concept of perjury and its implications for society.
**"Freedom and Crisis: The American People vs. the Politicians_ (1945-1954)_ (1969) - A historical study of post-war America and the rise of McCarthyism.
Weinstein's work on the National Security Archive, a non-governmental organization dedicated to declassifying government documents, earned him widespread recognition. He was also a vocal advocate for social justice and human rights.
Impact and Legacy
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Weinstein's contributions to American history and politics are immeasurable. His scholarship has had a lasting impact on the field of historical research. As a prominent historian, Weinstein has inspired generations of scholars and researchers. His commitment to social justice and human rights continues to resonate with people worldwide.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Weinstein's expertise in American history, politics, and social movements makes him a widely quoted source. His insights on the complexities of American society and his advocacy for social justice have earned him a reputation as a leading authority on these issues.
Quotes by Allen Weinstein
Then as now, whatever disagreements over policies existed among Americans – and there were many such bitter policy disputes – the purposes and goals for which Americans fought were clearly understood.
This awareness instills a fierce desire to protect that heritage and – in doing so – to educate Americans in the meaning and importance of our pivotal documents.
Not only the Archivist alone but all who work for NARA are designated custodians of America's national memory.
Our new strategic plan emphasizes the importance of providing access to records anytime, anywhere. This is one of many initiatives that we are launching to make our goal a reality.
NARA must provide security at our facilities to protect our public patrons, our staff, and our holdings.
The Archivist of the United States essentially works for the American people across partisan lines and not, regardless of which Administration nominates the person, for a particular President or political party.
In the Federal Government, electronic records are as indispensable as their paper counterparts for documenting citizens' rights, the actions for which officials are accountable, and the nation's history.
For the Archivist, this role is a result of his obligation to preserve and assure timely and maximum access to our governmental records in the evolving historic saga of the American people.
We live in a world of increasing dependence on electronic records and retrieval, unprecedented security and preservation concerns, and insufficient attention to civic and democratic education.
Then as now, whatever disagreements over policies existed among Americans - and there were many such bitter policy disputes - the purposes and goals for which Americans fought were clearly understood.