John Hay loses his friend and mentor; the nation loses an indispensable leader. Historian Ralph Nurnberger returns to The Fells for a captivating presentation on the Assassination on President Lincoln.
Ralph is an acclaimed speaker who brings humor, historical background, and current political insights to his presentations. He has appeared on radio and television programs as an analyst on political and international issues. Ralph earned his PhD in History from Georgetown University and subsequently taught as an adjunct at Georgetown for 38 years. He was named Professor of the Year by the Graduate School of Liberal Studies in 2003. Ralph has spoken at several universities and other venues throughout Europe. In addition to his public speaking and academic careers, Ralph has had positions in and related to the U.S. government (staff on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; US Department of Commerce; Director of “Builders for Peace”, which was established to assist the Arab-Israeli peace process); as a fellow at a prominent “think tank” (Center for Strategic and International Studies – CSIS); and as senior partner in a government relations firm for over 25 years.
The evening will feature cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres and will take place in the Pavilion. Members: $50, Non-members: $65. Advanced registration is required.
This event was made possible by a generous donation from Jim & Barbara Sadowsky.