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Pulitzer-winning historian Jon Meacham unpacks the fragility of American democracy through the lens of his new book. Expect sharp political insight and plenty of room for questions afterward.
Pulitzer-winning author
Political history
Free lecture
Democracy discussion
Tips
🏆Pulitzer winner — wrote bios of Jackson, Bush, and Jefferson
🎤Q&A likely — come with questions about democracy today
🎓Free and open to the public at Hunter College
Book Talk: Jon Meacham
Lenox Hill










Pulitzer-winning historian Jon Meacham unpacks the fragility of American democracy through the lens of his new book. Expect sharp political insight and plenty of room for questions afterward.
Pulitzer-winning author
Political history
Free lecture
Democracy discussion
Tips
🏆Pulitzer winner — wrote bios of Jackson, Bush, and Jefferson
🎤Q&A likely — come with questions about democracy today
🎓Free and open to the public at Hunter College
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