About this Event
Join Civic Forum in New York City for an evening with Reed Galen and Alexis Coe, a presidential historian and bestselling author.
The country’s 250th year is ending in a contested political moment. Reed and Alexis will talk about what the past can teach us about this one: how earlier generations held the republic together, where they fell short, and what ordinary citizens can do now. Expect an honest conversation and audience Q&A, and a room full of people who still care about showing up.
About Alexis Coe
Alexis is a presidential historian, a senior fellow at New America, and the American History columnist for the New York Times Book Review. Her most recent book is You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington, a New York Times bestseller. Her forthcoming book is Young Jack, a biography of the young John F. Kennedy. In the lead-up to America’s 250th, she traveled to 13 cities asking audiences “How Should a President Be?” She appears regularly on CNN, MSNBC, CBS, and PBS.
About Reed Galen
Reed Galen is the founder of Civic Forum, an independent political strategist, and a co-founder of The Lincoln Project. He is also President of The Union (JoinTheUnion.us), a pro-democracy coalition working to defend American democracy and defeat authoritarian candidates. A veteran of national politics, Reed served as Deputy Campaign Manager for John McCain’s presidential campaign and for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2006 re-election. He also worked on both of George W. Bush’s presidential campaigns. He has managed high-profile ballot measure campaigns in California, Texas, and Colorado, and has advised Fortune 50 companies on strategic communications and policy.
About Civic Forum
Civic Forum hosts live conversations in cities across the country to close the civic gap. We bring people together in person, in real rooms, to talk about our democracy and how to strengthen it. Civic Forum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Why there’s a ticket price
Your suggested donation of $25 covers this evening's costs. More importantly, it helps fund the next one. Every ticket keeps this series traveling to the next city and filling the next room with neighbors. If you’d like to give more, choose a Supporter ticket or add a donation at checkout.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Bench, 49 Elizabeth Street, New York, United States
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