John T. Bethell

Marshall Plan Debuts at 1947 Harvard Commencement

When Secretary of State George C. Marshall received a degree—and established the standard for U.S. engagement with the world 

The Marshall Plan's sleeper start

When the Marshall Plan was announced at Harvard

25 great moments in Harvard sports history

25 high moments in Harvard athletics, 1986-2011

Harvard A to Z

(Excerpted from Harvard A to Z, by John T. Bethell, Richard M. Hunt, and Robert Shenton, published this May by Harvard University Press...

First and 100

Football, a century ago, was an unruly, dangerous, and wildly exciting spectacle. It resembled rugby: minimal protective gear, no forward...

"An Instrument of Good Will"

At 75, the Harvard College Fund spins a web of friendships.

The Living Harvard Force

A Harvardian who's who, who's where, who's what: The Alumni Directory at 90 documents a population explosion.

Frank Roosevelt at Harvard

A profile of the president as alumnus