The John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service will launch a new collection of essays on an eminent American politician, Adlai Stevenson’s Lasting Legacy, on Wednesday, November 7, 2007.
The John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service will launch a new collection of essays on an eminent American politician, Adlai Stevenson’s Lasting Legacy, on Wednesday, November 7, 2007.
The volume’s debut and discussion will be conducted from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kimmel Center for University Life, Rosenthal Pavilion, 10th Floor, 60 Washington Square South, Manhattan.
Governor of Illinois, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and twice Democratic nominee for President of the United States, Adlai E. Stevenson II played a key role in American politics and international relations throughout the middle of the twentieth century. Acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest statesmen, Stevenson displayed a passion for a sensitive U.S. foreign policy in the nuclear era, emphasizing international institutions, consensus-building and diplomacy, a legacy that is vital today. Stevenson’s belief that America must lead by example to foster democracy, security and peace continues to inspire.
The following contributors to the book will discuss the impact of Adlai Stevenson and how his legacy offers insights into current issues in American politics and foreign policy:
- John Brademas, President Emeritus, New York University
- William H. Luers, President, United Nations Association-USA (to be confirmed)
- Adlai E. Stevenson III, former U.S. senator from Illinois
- Sir Brian Urquhart, former Under Secretary General of the United Nations
- William J. vanden Heuvel, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
- Felicity Yost, Electoral Observer, United Nations
The evening will be moderated by Alvin Liebling, U.S. Administrative Law Judge & editor, Adlai Stevenson’s Lasting Legacy
The program will include a question-and-answer session and will be followed by a wine and cheese reception at which copies of the book will be available for purchase.
RSVP to brademas.center@nyu.edu or 212-998-2269.