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HYBRID Presidents Book Group

This month we are discussing President Polk 

Book choices are 

Polk: the Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America by Walter R. Borneman runs about 360 pages and available in print and CD audio.  

A Country of Vast Designs: James K. Polk, the Mexican War, and the Conquest of the American Continent by Robert W. Merry runs about 470 pages and available in print

 In this group you will deepen your understanding of the American presidency as we trace the history of the presidency, beginning with George Washington, and watching how American democracy evolved in ways the Founders never anticipated. We'll follow how presidents, both celebrated and forgotten, grappled with slavery, economics, executive power and America's role in the world. In doing so, we'll broaden our knowledge of Coolidge and where his presidency fits in the American story. 

The group meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 PM EST, which you can attend in person in the Coolidge Museum or on Zoom. Discussions will be facilitated by Bill Scher, vice president of the museum’s Standing Committee.

 

Email Coolidge@forbeslibrary.org to join the email list or for more information.

 

Date:
Monday, November 25, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Coolidge Museum
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