The Generals who Became President

Tuesday, March 29, 2016 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Location: Community Room

Tuesday, March 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

This Osher Class will focus on three of America’s most significant and influential military men. The class will examine the life and military leadership of George Washington during the American Revolution, review the life and military genius of Ulysses Grant, and  Kansas’ own Dwight D. Eisenhower’s history as a battlefield commander and how his role played a significant part of a war-winning coalition of fractious allies during the Second World War.

Join Robert Smith, Director of the Fort Riley Museum and doctorate in history from KSU, as he presents over the well-known generals who became Presidents.

The first class is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, in the Community Room. The second class will be Tuesday, April 5, and third class will be Tuesday, April 12 at the same time and location as the first class. No prior registration is necessary to attend.