MSC Wiley Lecture Searies Poster: U.S. Interventionism: Resolving International Conflict
Advertisement poster for a lecture given to students and non-student April 1, 1986, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. During the year 1986, the lectures were given by four important men; Former President Gerald R. Ford, Former President Jimmy Carter, Dr. Steven Ambrose and Pulitzer Prize winning columnist George Will. The MSC Wiley Lecture Series was founded in 1982 to bring some of the world's most renowned public leaders, policy officials, and academic experts to Texas A&M University. Presented once a year, the Main Program takes the form of a lecture or panel discussion presented in a large forum at Texas A&M. The event typically boasts an in-house audience of around 2500 attendees. The poster measures 22" x 13" and signed by all four men. A fine poster save for two tiny pin holds used for hanging.
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