Saturday Class - An American Century of Peace And Prosperity Through a New Bretton Woods Agreement - November 16, 2025

Saturday Class - An American Century of Peace And Prosperity Through a New Bretton Woods Agreement - November 16, 2025

Join Tony Papert and speaker Will Wertz for an in-depth discussion on reclaiming an era of peace and prosperity by establishing a new Bretton Woods Agreement. The seminar delves into the historical context of the original Bretton Woods system dismantled under Nixon, the antagonistic role of the British and French, and the agenda of President Trump against current geopolitical and economic pressures. Wertz proposes a reformation of international monetary systems to align with principles of national sovereignty, technological advancement, and fair trade, highlighting the American economic model's historical successes and future potential.

00:00 Introduction and Speaker Introduction
00:53 Historical Context: Bretton Woods and Nixon's Policies
02:23 The British Influence and American Revolution
08:00 The American System vs. The British System
16:10 Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Original Bretton Woods System
35:31 The Decline of Bretton Woods and Rise of Globalization
40:26 President Trump's Vision for a New Bretton Woods System
48:10 Proposals for a New Bretton Woods Agreement
01:01:49 Conclusion: The Path Forward

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