“I’m looking forward to an energetic conversation about a very dynamic moment in the nation’s history. Just when gridlock seems worst, that is the moment when breakthroughs might come,” said Time Magazine’s David Von Drehle, referring to his Feb. 13 appearance at the Jewish Community Campus.
Von Drehle, an editor-at-large at Time, will discuss, “After the Inauguration: The Future of the United States.” His presentation will cover a variety of topics including the president’s re-election, a new Congress and “what should we look for in the years to come?” The event is presented by Avila University, Rockhurst University, University of Missouri-Kansas City and Jewish Community Relations Bureau|American Jewish Committee. It is set for 7 p.m. at the Campus; there is no charge for the event, which is open to the public.
The journalist, who lives in Kansas City, Mo., covers national stories and politics, authors frequent cover stories, and has hit the campaign trail covering presidential candidates. He is the author of various books, including “Triangle: The Fire That Changed America” and the recently released “Rise to Greatness: Abraham Lincoln and America’s Most Perilous Year.” His work has also appeared in “Deadlock: The Inside Story of America’s Closest Election.”
“I first became familiar with David’s work about nine years ago when the ‘Triangle’ book came out, which is a fantastic lesson in American and American Jewish history in the United States. I then followed him in the Washington Post, where his very eloquent and powerful writing, including obituaries, were magnificent and educational” said Marvin Szneler, JCRB|AJC Executive Director.
Von Drehle also wrote the cover story when President Obama was the TIME Person of the Year in 2008.
“I believe David’s presentation will be both very educational and enjoyable,” Szneler said.