Springtime Lectures with USCHS

U.S. Capitol Historical Society

Wednesday April 3, 2019 & Wednesday April 10, 2019, both are from 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Ketchum Hall. VFW Buillding, 200 Maryland, Ave NE
Between Union Station and Capitol South metro stations 
Light Refreshments will be provided, please feel free to bring your own bag lunch. 
USS Olympia and the World War I Unknown Solider
2021 is the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On April 3, Mr. Brady will share information about the USS Olympia's role in transporting the Unknown Soldier home from Europe and his subsequent lying in state at the U.S. Capitol prior to being buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Choosing the Leader:  Leadership Elections in the House of Representatives
Party leaders in Congress wield considerable influence, but how are they actually chosen? On April 10, in the first study of its kind, Matthew Green will draw upon interviews and decades of archival data to explain how members of Congress decide whom to vote for in leadership elections.
Free and open to the public. 
Physical tickets not required.

Ketchum Hall

Thank you for registering! See you March 27th!

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