Revisionist History of War Conference

Brion McClanahan dismantles the so-called "righteous cause" narrative that shapes modern American history and foreign policy, tracing its roots from Sumner and Lincoln to the war in Iraq. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.

Who really caused the violence of Reconstruction? Wanjiru Njoya exposes how federal intervention fueled racial conflict and dismantled the South's social order—challenging modern myths with historical truth. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.

Military Keynesianism wasn't just economic policy, it was socialism in disguise. Joseph Salerno reveals how John F. Kennedy's economists used war spending and deficits to erode liberty under the guise of stability and growth. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.

Does government-funded science drive progress or distort it? Peter Klein uncovers the hidden costs, cronyism, and political agendas behind the National Science Foundation and federal research funding. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.

Ryan McMaken discusses Ralph Raico’s critique of war propaganda, revealing how states systematically shape history to justify endless conflict—and why revisionism is essential for reclaiming peace and liberty. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.

From Vietnam to Iraq, Pentagon insider Karen Kwiatkowski reveals firsthand how government lies drive America's wars—and how courageous whistleblowers fight back with truth. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.

Is the Federal Reserve truly independent? Jonathan Newman uncovers the myths behind the 1951 Treasury-Fed Accord, revealing the Fed's long history as a willing financier of America's wars and government spending. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.

Ron Unz critically reassesses the established narrative of World War II, exploring overlooked historical evidence, scholarly purges, and contested interpretations that significantly redefine our understanding of the conflict. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.

Phillip Tourney provides a first-hand account of the 1967 USS Liberty incident, examining its lasting implications for US foreign policy, governmental transparency, and historical accountability. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.

Did the Marshall Plan save Europe or enrich crony capitalists? Patrick Newman discusses how corporate welfare, hidden deals, and corruption shaped postwar policy, with effects still felt today. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.

Historian Charles Beard championed continentalism—keeping America out of foreign wars. David Gordon explores Beard’s forgotten warnings and their lasting lessons on liberty and foreign policy. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.

Why did the South lose the Civil War? Mark Thornton argues Vicksburg—not Gettysburg—was key, revealing how Confederate economic failures sealed their fate. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.

How did the state grow from Machiavelli to World War I? Hunt Tooley reveals how artillery, arms dealers, and bankers turned war into profitable, prolonged carnage. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.

Endless wars abroad destroy liberty at home. Scott Horton explains how US foreign policy disasters—from NATO expansion to Ukraine—threaten peace, prosperity, and freedom. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.

Revisionist history isn't denial—it's the pursuit of truth. Tom DiLorenzo exposes the dangerous "Treasury of Virtue" that justifies endless wars and imperialism. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.

Ilana Mercer addresses Israel’s "Hasbara" myths, exposing harsh truths behind Gaza’s suffering—and the moral complicity of America in enabling atrocities. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.