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Big Game: The NFL in Dangerous Times
  • Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018
  • Time: 4:00 pm
  • Location: William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC

In his latest book, Big Game, journalist and author Mark Leibovich tells the story of his four-year odyssey that took him deeper inside the NFL than anyone has gone before, and take us behind-the-scenes into owner’s meetings, the draft, and the sidelines of crucial games.He will discuss the sport’s economic success and cultural dominance, and its dark side as the game slams headlong into America’s culture wars, and the true impact of concussions.

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 and streamed live online via the National Archives’ YouTube channel. 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.