Join the CENFAD community for Dr. Vaneesa's lecture "Empire and Liberty: The Tied Histories of Two American Landmarks". 

A sweeping cultural history of 2 iconic landmarks that reflect the spirit, character, and values of the US—the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty—and the role they play in shaping American culture, US history, and international relations In Empire and Liberty, historian Dr. Vaneesa Cook explores how the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty have served as lightning rods for debates about the irreconcilable tensions between empire and liberty that have existed since American independence, defining the contours of American identity.

This event is in-person or you can join us virtually by registering via Zoom.