Join the the New York Public Library, Lapham’s Quarterly, and the Carnegie Corporation of New York in marking the 100th anniversary of World War I with a series of discussions by eminent historians who will look at attempts to prevent war in 1914 and today’s ongoing efforts to achieve international peace.

This all-day event includes panelists Jack Beatty, Adam Hochschild, Michael Kazin, Leslie Cagan, David Cannadine, Steve Fraser, and more, moderated by Lewis Lapham.

 

9:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
Registration

 

10:30 a.m.—10:45 a.m.
Welcome

 

10:45 a.m.—12:15 p.m.
Who Were the Voices for Peace Then (And Why Did They Fail)?
Moderator: Lewis Lapham
Panelists: Jack Beatty, Adam Hochschild, Michael Kazin

 

12:30 p.m.—1:15 p.m.
Keynote Speech
“A Fool for Peace: Andrew Carnegie and the Coming of the Great War”
Speaker: David Nasaw
Introduction by Jessica Mathews

 

1:30 p.m.—3 p.m. 
Where Are the Voices for Peace Now?
Moderator: Lewis Lapham
Panelists: Leslie Cagan, David Cannadine, Steve Fraser

 

3:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. 
Viewing of The New York Public Library’s exhibition, Over Here: WWI and the Fight for the American Mind

 

All events take place in the Celeste Bartos Forum, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Enter at 42nd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. 

 

The New York Public Library
Celeste Bartos Forum, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Enter at 42nd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues.