This lecture explores the Father of Our Country's lifelong accomplishments, providing a better understanding of him as a man, as well as his remarkable leadership, professional achievements and lasting legacy.
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David M. Rubenstein Leadership Hall, Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington 3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121

Join the University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy and the Washington Library for the annual George Washington Leadership Lecture. Established through a generous gift by Maribeth Borthwick '73, who also serves as the Vice Regent for California of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, this lecture series explores the Father of Our Country's lifelong accomplishments, providing a better understanding of him as a man, as well as his remarkable leadership, professional achievements and lasting legacy.

This year's lecture series features a conversation between General David Petraeus and USC Price Professor David Sloane, who will explore Washington's leadership style during and after the Revolution, his influence on evolving strategies of military leadership over the nation's history, and his interactions with civilian leadership. They will be joined by Curt Viebranz, President and CEO of Mount Vernon, to consider the ongoing challenges of leadership in America and the importance of Washington's legacy today. Finally, the audience will have an opportunity for Q&A.

FEATURED SPEAKER: General David Petraeus

FEATURED SPEAKER: General David Petraeus

General (Ret.) David H. Petraeus is a Partner with the global investment firm KKR, Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, and a Judge Widney Professor at the University of Southern California. Prior to joining KKR, General Petraeus served for over 37 years in the U.S. military, including command of coalition forces during the Surge in Iraq, command of U.S. Central Command, and command of coalition forces during the Surge in Afghanistan. Following his service in the military General Petraeus served as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

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Attendees should park in Mount Vernon visitor parking lots and enter the library campus via the pedestrian gate near the 4-way stop.

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