Drawing Lines, Dividing Democracy
Join the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington 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 annual 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.
In George Washington’s Farewell Address in 1796, he warned of the inherent dangers that threatened to destroy the Union: regionalism, partisanship, and foreign entanglements. These issues have deep roots in our nation’s early years and remain critical today. This fall, our annual lecture will consider the adverse impacts of gerrymandering on the health and vitality of our nation and will feature a conversation with Congressman Alan Lowenthal and Professor David Sloane, followed by a panel discussion exploring gerrymandering issues and solutions.
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Program Schedule
| 6:45-6:50 pm | Welcome by Mrs. Sarah Miller Coulson, Regent, Mount Vernon Ladies' Association and Dr. Doug Bradburn, President & CEO, George Washington's Mount Vernon |
| 6:50-6:55 pm | Welcome/Introductions by Dean Jack Knott |
| 6:55-7:05 pm | George Washington Historical Context by Dr. Kevin Butterfield, Executive Director |
| 7:05-7:35 pm | Conversation: Congressman Alan Lowenthal and Professor David Sloane |
| 7:35-7:40 pm | Introduction of Ann Compton by Dr. Kevin Butterfield, Executive Director |
| 7:40-8:10 pm | Panel Discussion: Gerrymandering Issues and Solutions Moderator Ann Compton, Former White House Correspondent for ABC News Panelists David Daley, Senior Fellow, FairVote John Avlon, Senior Politcal Analyst, CNN, Former Editor-in-Chief, The Daily Beast |
| 8:10-8:20 pm | Audience Q&A |
| 8:20-8:25 pm | Closing Remarks by Dr. Kevin Butterfield, Executive Director |
| 8:25-9:00 pm | Reception |
Featured Speakers
Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47)
Third term member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing California's 47th District
David Sloane
Professor, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy
Ann Compton-Moderator
Former White House Correspondent for ABC News
David Daley
Senior Fellow, FairVote
John Avlon
Senior Political Analyst, CNN, Former Editor-in-Chief, The Daily Beast
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