Joel M. Wilson
washington, dc
- Gender: Male
- Interested In: Neither
- Member since: 2007-04-04 00:00:00
- Last log-in: 2007-06-15 00:00:00
- Events: 7
Events:
Folger Exhibitions: “History in the Making: How Early Modern...
Where: Folger Shakespeare Library
Date: 2008-01-24 00:00:00
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This exhibit places the act of commemoration at the heart of the study of Renaissance England—both our commemoration of that society, and that society’s commemoration of its past. The Tudor regime turned to rewritings of history to explain its right to the English throne and invented its own past and its own martyrs through history texts that serve a commemorative function. On view January 24-May 17. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed federal holidays. Admission is free.
Public Diplomacy Alumni Association: March 2008 Luncheon Me...
Where: Woman's National Democratic Club
Date: 2008-03-12 11:30:00
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Guest speaker: Amb. Anthony C.E. Quainton. "Public Diplomacy in the Age of Terrorism." Amb. Quainton combines the perspectives of a hands-on diplomatic practitioner -- including responsibility for diplomatic security -- with the analytical eye of an academic observer. Quainton is currently Distinguished Diplomat in Residence at American University in Washington, D.C., where he has lectured since 2003. Reservations ($25.00), by 7 March 2008.