What ideas in 1776 led Americans to pursue independence? How did everyday people help Paul Revere turn ideas into action? How do those lessons translate to current times? Three authors will ground us in history and help us navigate today’s uncertainty in the pursuit of a more perfect union.
| Fast Passes: | This event has free Fast Passes. Fast Passes are not available yet. |
| Where: | Student Union Gallagher Theater (Seats 337)  |
| When: | Sat, Mar 14, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm |
| Signing area: | Sales & Signing - UA Campus Store (Mall) (following presentation)
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| Genres: | Current Issues / Politics / Social Science, America 250 |
| Moderator: | Amanda Becker |
| Sponsors: | Session made possible courtesy of Beach Fleischman, C-SPAN / BookTV, Cushman and Wakefield | PICOR |
Kostya Kennedy is the editor-in-chief of Premium Publishing at People Inc. and the author of "The Ride," a deeply researched look at Paul Revere and his famous ride through New England in 1775. Formerly a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, Kennedy has also written bestselling books on Jackie Robinson, Joe DiMaggio and Pete Rose, each of which were honored with CASEY Awards as the best baseball book of the year....
Edward J. Larson is the recipient of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize in History for his book "Summer for the Gods." Some of his other books include "Evolution: The Remarkable History of a Scientific Theory," and "Trial and Error: The American Controversy Over Creation and Evolution....
Attorney Jonathan Turley is a professor of Public Interest Law at the George Washington University Law School. He has served as counsel in some of the most notable cases in the last 20 years, including the last judicial impeachment in U....
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