Please join us in welcoming the 2008 Dorsett Fellow, Michael Beschloss.
Michael Beschloss, award-winning historian and author of eight books, will be speaking about the role of Courage and Moral Leadership in the American Presidency.What makes a great U.S. president? With the 2008 election upon us, this question has never been more important. In a presentation based on his new book Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America, 1789-1989, Beschloss describes crucial times when courageous presidents took risks and overcame obstacles to dramatically change the future of the United States. From George Washington to Ronald Reagan, the presidents Beschloss focused on addressed some of the most paramount, abiding issues in American history: war and peace, human rights, and the proper balance between government and business.
4:30PMCook Auditorium
Free and Open to the Public
Prior to the Dorsett Lecture, there will be a panel discussion on Presidential Character. The panel will include John Burns (NY Times), Madeleine Kunin (former VT Governor, author) and Dean Lacy (Government Department, Dartmouth).
12:15-1:30 (light refreshments served)
Haldeman 41
Free and Open to the Public
Please view the video of the Panel Lecture.
