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Online Lecture: The Eisenhower Family Comes to Gettysburg

Program No. 25040RJ
Join us on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at 1 p.m. (ET)/ 10 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A about Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower’s mid-century life in Gettysburg.

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At a Glance

President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower left the Presidency and immediately journeyed to their home outside of Gettysburg. Join Dr. Bradley Gottfried as he celebrates Ike’s birthday by exploring Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower’s experiences in Gettysburg after they purchased a farm outside of town in 1950. Eisenhower’s life in Gettysburg is the stuff of legends and the story is told using a wealth of photographs.

General Notes

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
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Brad Gottfried
Brad Gottfried earned his Ph.D. and then spent 40 years in higher education, retiring as a college president. Although he became an administrator, he taught college courses just about every year. Upon retirement, he moved to Pennsylvania and became a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide and an Antietam Certified Battlefield Guide. He is the author of 18 books on the Civil War, ranging from military studies to Lincoln’s visit to Gettysburg. Among his greatest joys are taking guests around Gettysburg and the Antietam battlefield.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Brad Gottfried earned his Ph.D. and then spent 40 years in higher education, retiring as a college president. Although he became an administrator, he taught college courses just about every year. Upon retirement, he moved to Pennsylvania and became a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide and an Antietam Certified Battlefield Guide. He is the author of 18 books on the Civil War, ranging from military studies to Lincoln’s visit to Gettysburg. Among his greatest joys are taking guests around Gettysburg and the Antietam battlefield.
Program No.
25040
Duration
1 hour
At a Glance
President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower left the Presidency and immediately journeyed to their home outside of Gettysburg. Join Dr. Bradley Gottfried as he celebrates Ike’s birthday by exploring Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower’s experiences in Gettysburg after they purchased a farm outside of town in 1950. Eisenhower’s life in Gettysburg is the stuff of legends and the story is told using a wealth of photographs.
General Notes
Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
Featured Expert
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Brad Gottfried
Brad Gottfried earned his Ph.D. and then spent 40 years in higher education, retiring as a college president. Although he became an administrator, he taught college courses just about every year. Upon retirement, he moved to Pennsylvania and became a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide and an Antietam Certified Battlefield Guide. He is the author of 18 books on the Civil War, ranging from military studies to Lincoln’s visit to Gettysburg. Among his greatest joys are taking guests around Gettysburg and the Antietam battlefield.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
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