Galbraith told stories from his long affiliation with the Democratic Party, which began in 1934. When he was hired by the Agricultural Adjustment Association then, he had to swear loyalty to the Democratic party.
"They never asked me if I was a voter," he said. Although he swore an oath to the Democrats, he was still a Canadian citizen.
Students said they were impressed by Galbraith's breadth of perspective as well as his sense of humor.
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"I think his insights from his experience in India and the New Deal show a much broader vision for what we can aspire to than what we aspire to at the moment," said visiting student Rosalind J. Dixon.