Week of Events
On this day in 1620, colonial poet Anne Bradstreet was born in Northampton, England
On March 20, 1612, Puritan poet Anne Bradstreet was born in Northampton, England. A leading figure in early American poetry, Bradstreet was the first published poet from the American colonies. Her poetry was lauded in both America and England, and King George III himself was said to keep a volume in his library. đź‘‘ đź“– […]
On this day in 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech
On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech in Richmond, Virginia while arguing for the deployment of Virginia troops in the American Revolution. Henry’s passionate speech made a strong impression on the Second Virginia Convention, who sat in stunned silence for several minutes afterwards. It had […]
On this day in 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire took place in New York City
On March 25, 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire took place in New York City, killing 146 workers, mostly teenage girls. The tragedy is infamous in part for its preventability – safety features had been neglected to save money and locked doors prevented escape. Trapped with nowhere to go, several jumped from the 8th floor. […]
Providence College: Will Rhetoric Save or Destroy Democracy? An Introduction to Aristotle’s Art of Rhetoric
On March 25, 2022, the Frederick Douglass Project at Providence College hosted Robert C. Bartlett for a lecture on democracy and Aristotle's Art of Rhetoric. Friday, March 25, 2022 Providence College Click here to learn more >> Click here to watch on Youtube>> Robert C. Bartlett is the Behrakis Professor in Hellenic Political Studies […]
On this day in 1874, American poet Robert Frost was born in San Francisco, California
On March 26, 1874, American poet Robert Frost was born in San Francisco, California. His popular poetry is best known for its focus on nature and rural New England life. 🌲🏡🌳 Still read by schoolchildren today, “The Road Not Taken”, “Mending Wall”, and “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” are some of his best […]
Notre Dame: How to Protect Free Speech from Big Tech
Notre Dame: How to Protect Free Speech from Big Tech
On March 24, 2022, the Constitutional Studies Program at the University of Notre Dame hosted Philip Hamburger for a hybrid in-person/virtual discussion of free speech in the age of big tech: One of the preeminent scholars writing today on constitutional law and its history, Philip Hamburger teaches and writes on wide-ranging topics, including religious liberty, […]
Christendom: James Madison’s Anti-Slavery Constitutionalism
Christendom: James Madison’s Anti-Slavery Constitutionalism
On March 24, 2022, the Tocqueville Forum on Liberal Democracy at Christendom College hosted JMC faculty partner Lynn Uzzell for a lecture on James Madison. Thursday, March 24, 2022 • 4:00 PM EDT Christendom College Click here to learn more >> Click here to watch on Youtube>> Lynn Uzzell teaches American politics and rhetoric […]
Coastal Carolina: Globalization and Liberalism – Montesquieu, Tocqueville, and Manent
Coastal Carolina: Globalization and Liberalism – Montesquieu, Tocqueville, and Manent
On March 24, 2022, the Cincinnatus Center at Coastal Carolina University hosted JMC fellow Trevor Shelley for a lecture on "Globalization and Liberalism: Montesquieu, Tocqueville, and Manent." Thursday, March 24, 2022 • 5:00 PM EDT Coastal Carolina University Free and open to the public. Trevor Shelley is an Instructional Professional at Arizona State […]
American University: Catching Up with Ralph Ellison – The Blackness of Blackness
American University: Catching Up with Ralph Ellison – The Blackness of Blackness
On March 24, 2022, the Political Theory Institute at American University hosted JMC faculty partner Lucas Morel for a discussion of Ralph Ellison. Thursday, March 24, 2022 • 5:30 PM EDT A virtual event • American University Click here to learn more and register >> Click here to watch on Youtube>> Lucas Morel is […]