Celebrity in Chief: The Presidency and Popular Culture

celebrity in chief talkKenneth T. Walsh, chief White House correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, looks at the history of America’s presidents as “celebrities in chief,” from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama.

Walsh explains why modern presidents need to be celebrities in order to propel their agendas and get things done.

There will be a book signing, with books available for purchase, following this event.











When: Thu., May. 28, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Where: The 92nd Street Y, New York
1395 Lexington Ave.
212-415-5500
Price: $24
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celebrity in chief talkKenneth T. Walsh, chief White House correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, looks at the history of America’s presidents as “celebrities in chief,” from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama.

Walsh explains why modern presidents need to be celebrities in order to propel their agendas and get things done.

There will be a book signing, with books available for purchase, following this event.

Buy tickets/get more info now