Presidents of War

William G. McGowan Theater
Washington, DC

From James Madison and the War of 1812 to recent times, Presidential historian Michael Beschloss takes a look at a procession of American leaders as they took the nation into war and mobilized their country for victory. Beschloss takes us into the room as the Presidents make the most difficult wartime decisions. Moderated by author and political commentator Cokie Roberts. A book signing follows the program.