What really happened at the Tokyo War Crimes Trial after World War II—and why does it still matter today? Join the Veterans Breakfast Club for a ZOOM ONLY live conversation with historian Gary Bass, author of Judgment at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia. Hosted by Glenn Flickinger, this
Join the Veterans Breakfast Club for an open and wide-ranging virtual conversation about the military experience, past and present. We believe every veteran has a story to tell and wisdom to share. This event is a chance to listen, learn, and connect with others who understand the unique bonds and challenges of military service. If
At a moment when political division feels like the defining feature of American life, historian and author Peter Shinkle takes us back to a time when leaders from opposing parties came together to confront an existential threat. In his book Uniting America: How FDR and Henry Stimson Brought Democrats and Republicans Together to Win World
Come to our live, in-person breakfast in Sewickley, PA. We meet at Christ Church Grove Farm (249 Duff Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143). You’ll walk in, pick up your name badge, and meet others who are there to hear and share the stories. Breakfast is served at 8:30am. At 9:00am, we start the program. For the
We welcome Naval officer, diplomat, strategist and author Tom Duffy for a conversation about a largely forgotten Cold War–era naval campaign: Operation Earnest Will. During the final years of the Iran–Iraq War, the Persian Gulf became the scene of a dangerous maritime struggle known as the “Tanker War.” Iran and Iraq attacked oil tankers to
During the Vietnam War, amid the chaos of Saigon in 1968, a young American actor made an unusual decision. Rather than serve in the U.S. military, 24-year-old Pittsburgh native Richard Hughes traveled to Vietnam on his own, determined to find some way to help civilians caught in the conflict. What he encountered were homeless street
