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SUMMARY:Rick Atkinson
DESCRIPTION:In honor of America at 250\, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Rick Atkinson joins Dole Institute Director Audrey Coleman to discuss his career and work process\, the legacy of World War II and the historian’s craft in the 21st century\, and his new book\, The Fate of the Day\, the second of The Revolution Trilogy. \nLimited copies of The Fate of the Day will be available for purchase at the event. Rick Atkinson will also be available to sign copies of books for guests in attendance following the public program.\n  \n     \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Watkins Museum of History and the Lawrence Public Library \n  \nAbout the Dole Lecture\nHeld each spring\, the Dole Lecture commemorates the date on which Senator Bob Dole was critically wounded while serving in Italy during World War II. To honor his courageous recovery and commitment to serve the nation\, the Institute welcomes a guest who embodies the commitments that Senator Dole held throughout his career in public service. \n  \n\n  \nAbout Rick Atkinson\nRick Atkinson has authored eight narrative histories spanning five American wars. His most recent book\, The Fate of the Day: The War for America\, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston\, 1777-1780\, debuted at #1 on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list. It joins the earlier bestseller The British Are Coming: The War for America\, Lexington to Princeton\, 1775-1777 as part of his Revolution Trilogy\, which chronicles the events that unfolded during the American Revolutionary War. \nHe previously wrote the Liberation Trilogy\, a narrative history of the Allied campaign to liberate Europe in World War II. The first volume\, An Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa\, 1942-1943\, received the 2003 Pulitzer Prize in history. The second and third volumes in the trilogy\, The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy\, 1943-1944 and The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe\, 1944-1945\, were both New York Times bestsellers\, with The Guns at Last Light reaching #1. \nAtkinson’s additional works include The Long Gray Line\, a narrative saga on the West Point Military Academy class of 1966; Crusade\, a history of the Persian Gulf War; and In the Company of Soldiers\, which chronicles Atkinson’s time embedded with the 101st Airborne Division\, led by General David H. Petraeus\, during the invasion of Iraq in 2003. \nThroughout his career\, Atkinson has been honored for his work as both a historian and journalist. In addition to receiving the 2003 Pulitzer Prize in history\, he also received the 1982 Pulitzer Prize for national reporting\, and was part of the Washington Post team awarded the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for public service. His other honors include the 1989 George Polk Award for national reporting\, the 1989 John Hancock Award for excellence in business writing\, the 2003 Society for Military History Distinguished Book Award\, the 2007 Gerald R. Ford Award for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense\, the 2015 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award\, and the 2020 George Washington Prize for the year’s best work on the American founding era\, among others. \nAtkinson began his journalism career in 1976 writing for the Morning Sun in Pittsburg\, Kansas. He joined the Kansas City Times in 1977\, and moved to the Washington Post in 1983. During his two decades at the Post\, he served as a reporter\, foreign correspondent\, bureau chief\, assistant managing editor\, and senior editor. His reporting covered Germany and NATO\, conflicts in Somalia and Bosnia\, the 101st Airborne during the invasion of Iraq in 2003\, and roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2007. \nBorn in Munich\, Germany\, Atkinson is the son of a U.S. Army officer and grew up on military posts. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from East Carolina University\, and a Master of Arts degree in English literature from the University of Chicago. He and his wife\, Dr. Jane Chestnut Atkinson of Lawrence\, Kansas\, live in Washington\, D.C. \n  \n\n  \nAbout Fate of the Day\nIn the second volume of the landmark American Revolution trilogy by the Pulitzer Prize-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The British Are Coming\, George Washington’s army fights on the knife edge between victory and defeat. \nThe first twenty-one months of the American Revolution—which began at Lexington and ended at Princeton—was the story of a ragged group of militiamen and soldiers fighting to forge a new nation. By the winter of 1777\, the exhausted Continental Army could claim only that it had barely escaped annihilation by the world’s most formidable fighting force. \nTwo years into the war\, George III is as determined as ever to bring his rebellious colonies to heel. But the king’s task is now exponentially more complicated: fighting a determined enemy on the other side of the Atlantic has become ruinously expensive\, and spies tell him that the French and Spanish are threatening to join forces with the Americans. \nPrize-winning historian Rick Atkinson provides a riveting narrative covering the middle years of the Revolution. Stationed in Paris\, Benjamin Franklin woos the French; in Pennsylvania\, George Washington pleads with Congress to deliver the money\, men\, and materiel he needs to continue the fight. In New York\, General William Howe\, the commander of the greatest army the British have ever sent overseas\, plans a new campaign against the Americans—even as he is no longer certain that he can win this searing\, bloody war. The months and years that follow bring epic battles at Brandywine\, Saratoga\, Monmouth\, and Charleston\, an infamous winter of misery in Valley Forge\, and yet more appeals for sacrifice by every American committed to the struggle for freedom. \nTimed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolution\, Atkinson’s brilliant account of the lethal conflict between the Americans and the British offers not only deeply researched and spectacularly dramatic history\, but also a fresh perspective on the demands that a democracy makes on each of its citizens.
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SUMMARY:2025 | Sharon McMahon
DESCRIPTION:Sharon McMahon\, New York Times Bestselling author and educator\, will be honored at the seventh Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture on February 6 at 7 p.m. CST. McMahon will be honored for her leadership in redefining how we communicate—by turning confusion into clarity\, inspiring change\, and teaching others about how to take action. She’ll join Dole Institute Director Audrey Coleman for an interview on her approach to civic education and her journey to becoming “America’s Government Teacher” in the era of social media. \nA free ticket is required to attend this event. The online ticket portal will open on Tuesday\, January 28 at 10 a.m. CST. Learn more about claiming your ticket below. \nLimited copies of Sharon’s book\, The Small and the Mighty\, will be available for purchase at this event. She’ll also be available to sign copies following the program. \n  \n \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Lawrence Public Library \n  \nAbout the Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture\nNamed in honor of former U.S. Senator Elizabeth Hanford Dole\, the series recognizes her long-lasting career in public service by featuring women who break barriers\, make significant contributions to their field\, and reach positions of leadership. Dole held various positions throughout her career\, including serving as commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission\, Secretary of Transportation\, Secretary of Labor\, President of the American Red Cross\, and U.S. Senator representing North Carolina. After leaving office\, she founded the Elizabeth Dole Foundation\, which supports our nation’s military caregivers and their families. \n  \nAbout Sharon McMahon\n#1 New York Times bestselling author\, educator\, and host of the chart-topping podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interesting\, Sharon McMahon is redefining how we communicate\, by turning confusion into clarity\, inspiring change\, and teaching others how to take action by doing the next needed thing. \nA former high school government and law teacher\, Sharon became known as “America’s Government Teacher” during the 2020 election for her viral efforts to combat political misinformation. Her knack for breaking down complex topics with clarity\, humor\, and a steadfast commitment to facts has attracted a community of over one and a half million followers—affectionately called the “Governerds.” \nSharon’s newsletter\, The Preamble\, is one of the largest publications on Substack\, providing historical context and non-partisan insights to help readers navigate today’s political landscape. Her debut book\, The Small and the Mighty\, has been celebrated as one of the year’s top reads by Barnes & Noble\, Amazon\, and Goodreads\, highlighting the unsung heroes who shaped America. \nBeyond education\, Sharon leads philanthropic initiatives that have raised over $11 million to address critical needs\, from medical debt relief to disaster recovery. She inspires audiences with a message of hope: history shows us that even small actions can create powerful change. \n  \nAttending this event\nA free ticket is required to attend this event. Guests wishing to attend can click the button below to claim free tickets through the KU Events Calendar. Once you complete your registration\, a ticket will be issued to the email address(es) provided. \n  \nClaim your free tickets \n  \nShould you be unable to claim tickets\, you can stream this program for free on the Dole Institute’s YouTube channel. \n  \nGetting to the Lied Center\nThe Lied Center of Kansas (1600 Stewart Dr. Lawrence\, KS 66045) is located next door to the Dole Institute of Politics. \nFree parking is available in Lots 300A-D after 5 p.m. Accessible parking spots are available throughout the parking lots in rows closest to the building. \nDoors to the Lied Center will open at 6 p.m. Guests must enter through the Main Entrance (south side of the building). Be prepared to show your ticket to staff at the building or auditorium entrances. \n  \nAccessibility at the Lied Center\nThe Lied Center has barrier-free entrances and designated accessible seating areas in the auditorium. \nIf you need to reserve an accessible seat\, please contact the Dole Institute at doleinstitute@ku.edu or calling (785) 864-4900. \nThe Lied Center’s auditorium also features a hearing loop system that can be accessed via T-Coil. Individuals without compatible devices can access the loop system with headsets provided by the Lied Center. \nMore information on accessibility at the Lied Center can be found on their website.
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