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Congress, Presidents, and American Politics: 50 Years of Writings and Reflections with Lee Hamilton
  • Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - Thursday, April 28, 2016
  • Time: 11:00 pm
  • Location: William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC

Recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, former member of Congress Lee Hamilton reflects on Congress and the Presidency and the lessons to be learned from years past. When he joined the Congress in 1965 as a U.S. Representative from southern Indiana, he began writing commentaries for his constituents describing his experiences, impressions, and developing views of what was right and wrong in American politics. His service in the House spanned many national milestones over 50 years: the protests of the sixties, the Vietnam War, and the Great Society reforms, the Watergate and Iran-Contra affairs, and the post-9/11 years as the vice chairman of the 9/11 commission.

Joining the conversation will be moderator Tom Edsall, New York Times columnist, and Ray LaHood, former Secretary of Transportation, former member of Congress, and author of Seeking Bipartisanship: My Life in Politics.

A book signing will follow the program. Purchase this book on the day of the event from the National Archives Store and receive a 15% discount (members get 20% off).

All public programs at the National Archives are free. Reservations are recommended; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program. Use the Special Events entrance on the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW. Click here for more information on getting to the National Archives and parking.Live captioning will be available online and in the William G. McGowan Theater. If you require an alternative or additional accommodation for an event (such as a downloadable transcript or a sign language interpreter), please send an email to public.program@nara.gov or call 202-357-5000 in advance.