Project Shakespeare in American Life Division of Public Programs Photo caption Portrait of Edwin Booth as Iago in Shakespeare's Othello, the Moor of Venice. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Photo caption Portrait of Edwin Booth as Iago in Shakespeare's Othello, the Moor of Venice. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Explore Shakespeare’s many ties to America, from The Tempest's possible reference to a storm off the coast of Jamestown, to his writings’ influence on American politics, racial identity, and Star Trek plot-lines. View Project NEH Award Details Related on NEH.gov Project Shakespeare Quartos Magazine Article Did He Even Know He Was Shakespeare? Blog Shakespeare Uncovered: A Documentary Series February 8, 2013