Past Events

Wednesday, November 14, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Author Event: Civil Rights
Washington, DC

Kasey Pipes discussed his book, Ike's Final Battle: The Road to Little Rock and the Challenge of Equality.

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Tuesday, November 13, 6 p.m.
Lecture by Kasey Pipes
Pennsylvania Hall, 3rd floor Lyceum, Gettysburg College

"Ike's Final Battle: How the Greatest American Hero of His Time Confronted the Greatest American Dilemma of All Time"

Kasey Pipes, author of Ike's Final Battle: The Road to Little Rock and the Challenge of Equality, discussed how Ike came to terms with the civil rights movement and became an unlikely leader on the issue not only as president, but also as a general in World War II and as an ex-president. For more information, click here.

Wednesday, September 26, 7 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Gettysburg College (Pennsylania Hall, 3rd floor Lyceum)

"The Eisenhower Civil Rights Legacy: Fifty Years Later"

A panel discussion about President Eisenhower's role in the civil rights movement was held in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Ike's deployment of federal troops to enforce court order desegregation of Little Rock schools. For more info, click here.

Tuesday, September 25, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Author Event: History Series
Washington, DC

David A. Nichols discussed his book, A Matter of Justice: Eisenhower and the Beginning of the Civil Rights Movement.

For more information about this event click here.