November 1, 2003 Buckskin Diplomacy The objects Lewis and Clark acquired in negotiations with Indian nations have much to say. by Christopher Reed From The November-December 2003 Issue Published in the November-December 2003 print issue in the Features section. Read more articles by Christopher Reed Most popular How Philosophy at Harvard Saved Itself As humanities shrink across higher education, one department is flourishing. Is its success a fluke, or a roadmap? Crimson Football: Harvard 41, Cornell 29 Erasing an early deficit, the unbeaten Crimson roll to an Ivy win. Harvard Stabilizes Finances With Strong Endowment Returns, Philanthropy Small operating surplus is dwarfed by reduced federal research support and endowment tax liabilities. Explore More From Current Issue Check back soon to take our survey! AI Establishing legal responsibility for autonomous agents University News The professor and former Harvard College dean is the next president of Harvard Magazine’s Board of Directors