What Can the Next President Learn from History? Domestic Policymaking in the First Year

Event Details

On January 20th, the first term of the 45th president will officially begin, and this panel brings together senior White House domestic policy officials from five administrations to offer their unique perspectives. Featuring MELODY BARNES, DR. KEN YALE, JOHN BRIDGELAND, ED MEESE, BARBARA PERRY, and ELAINE C. KAMARCK, the conversation will begin with a look back at the memorable lessons learned—good and bad—advising past presidents on domestic policymaking. The panel will then move on to consider the ways these lessons can inform the next administration.

This event is part of the University's celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the National Endowment for the Humanities, taking place September 14-17, 2016 at various venues around Charlottesville. Sponsored by the University of Virginia, National Endowment for the Humanities, and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, this celebration will feature lectures, panel discussions, performances, film screenings, interviews, and art exhibits by scholars, writers, artists, cultural experts, and more. All events are free and open to the public.