Events Created By Scott Lyons (2)

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May 27, 2025
Tuesday
  • Dr. Christian Keller: Robert E. Lee as a Military Theorist

  • May 27, 2025 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
  • Location: Military History Club - Missouri Athletic Club, 12 Noon (Central) in- person or by Zoom
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    On Tuesday, May 27, the Military History Club turns its attention to the Civil War as it welcomes a return Zoom appearance by Dr. Christian Keller who will speak on Robert E. Lee as a military theorist.

    Robert E. Lee has come under a great deal of revised scrutiny in recent years. Was he a superb military leader or just lucky? Was he a traitor or reluctant hero? What should his legacy be? In this presentation, based on new archival evidence, Christian Keller will make the case that the title of "military theorist" should definitely be added to Lee's many descriptors, regardless of how one interprets him as a man or general.

    Since 2011, Dr. Christian B. Keller has been Professor of History in the Department of National Security and Strategy at the United States Army War College, Carlisle, PA, where he teaches courses for senior leaders on the theory of war and strategy, national security policy and strategy, and the American Civil War. In 2017 he was named the General Dwight D. Eisenh

  • Created by: Scott Lyons
June 5, 2025
Thursday
  • "Preserving the Legacy: Creating The National WWII Museum" Book Launch and Reception - Virtual and Free

  • Jun 5, 2025 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
  • Location: On-site and Virtual: National WWII Museum in New Orleans
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    Learn about the history and growth of The National WWII Museum from Founding President & CEO Emeritus Nick Mueller as he launches his latest book.

    This event is free and open to the public. Register today to join us in person or to view the event online.

    Join us for the official launch of Museum Founding President & CEO Emeritus Gordon H. “Nick” Mueller’s new book, Preserving the Legacy. Dr. Mueller will share behind-the-scenes stories about the founding and first 25 years of the institution’s history and pay tribute to the monumental contributions of Museum Founder Stephen Ambrose, PhD. Mueller will sign books before and after the program.

    Grab a copy on Amazon

  • Created by: Scott Lyons