A Bright Future for International Public History

"As the President of the International Federation for Public History, it is my great pleasure to celebrate the first issue of International Public History. Even though the International Federation for Public History now has a decent list of achievements, the publication of this peer-reviewed journal definitely marks a watershed in our short history. This celebration is also the occasion to thank the groups and individuals who made this journal possible. In addition to Andreas Etges and David Dean–chief editors–De Gruyter Publishing, and the National Council on Public History, I have a special thought for the members of the first Steering Committee–Serge Noiret, Jean-Pierre Morin, Anna Adamek, Arnita Jones, Mike Devine, and Andreas Etges–who made the IFPH what it is today. Through its unique format, International Public History will help the IFPH to continue its everyday work of connecting people, programs, and events …