Cultural Resilience and Contemporary America

Cultural Resilience and Contemporary America: Past Impressions to Inform the Present and Inspire the Future – this year’s theme looks at topics that have impacted the nation and the world over many decades and will play important roles for future generations.

Edith Lederer, Associated Press correspondent launches the speaker series. The 40-year AP journalist covering the United Nations became famous when, in her 20s, she became the first woman resident war correspondent in Vietnam.  Her perspective on the past five decades sets context for additional presentations.