Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Lunch and Learn, Noon on Zoom

John Maxwell Hamilton, author of Manipulating the Masses: Woodrow Wilson and the Birth of American Propaganda (released in late 2020), explores the roots of modern-day propaganda in WWI, bringing the story up to date with an examination of the implications for contemporary America.

Jack Hamilton, a long-time journalist, author, and public servant, is the Hopkins P. Breazeale Professor in the Manship School of Mass Communication, Louisiana State University, a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and a Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Hamilton is author or co-author of seven books.

This talk is part of the Woodrow Wilson House Speaker Series LUNCH & LEARN, TUESDAYS at NOON on ZOOM
Join notable historians, curators, and leaders for a series exploring the social movements of the early 20th Century and their relevance today. Talks explore Women’s Suffrage, activism and protest, racial inequity, and the consequences and legacy of Woodrow Wilson’s presidency.