92YU: Time Runs Out – FDR and George W. Bush at War

Wartime presidents are in a race against time. They need to accomplish a set of difficult tasks as their ability to shape circumstances wanes.

Through a comparison of FDR in WWII and George W. Bush in Iraq, see how the most successful wartime leaders appreciate the need to preserve their freedom of action, while those who do not are ultimately unable to achieve the goals they have set in going to war.

This program includes a round-table lunch discussion with the speakers immediately following the talk.

From INSIDE NEW YORK – As a meat-lover who rarely eats meat (due to tuition-induced poverty and life-induced laziness), I often find myself with strong and unsatisfied carnivorous cravings. Bubby’s (120 Hudson St., 212-219-0666) restaurant and bar, fortunately, saved me, satisfying every meat craving I’ve ever had- and then some… Read the full review at Inside New York.










When: Wed., Mar. 20, 2013 at 12:00 pm
Where: 92nd Street Y - Tribeca
200 Hudson St.

Price: $40
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Wartime presidents are in a race against time. They need to accomplish a set of difficult tasks as their ability to shape circumstances wanes.

Through a comparison of FDR in WWII and George W. Bush in Iraq, see how the most successful wartime leaders appreciate the need to preserve their freedom of action, while those who do not are ultimately unable to achieve the goals they have set in going to war.

This program includes a round-table lunch discussion with the speakers immediately following the talk.

From INSIDE NEW YORK – As a meat-lover who rarely eats meat (due to tuition-induced poverty and life-induced laziness), I often find myself with strong and unsatisfied carnivorous cravings. Bubby’s (120 Hudson St., 212-219-0666) restaurant and bar, fortunately, saved me, satisfying every meat craving I’ve ever had- and then some… Read the full review at Inside New York.
Buy tickets/get more info now