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Manifest Destiny
(July 18-23, 2010) — A week-long conference to Portland, Oregon, co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks about challenge of nuclear threat
(April 9, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky.- Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was in Prague, Czech Republic, with President Barack Obama for the signing of a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) between the United States and Russia.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to visit
(April 2, 2010) – Secretary Clinton will speak April 9 at the University of Louisville as part of the McConnell Center’s spring lecture series. Her talk will begin at 2:45 p.m.
Governor appoints McConnell Center Fellow to civil war commission
Mar. 8, 2010 - Dr. John E. Kleber joins the Kentucky Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission.
Director delivers 'Washington Night' address to Scottish Rite Temple
(February 25, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center, argued George Washington should always be ranked first among America's presidents.
Fellow publishes Charles Carroll biography
Feb. 18, 2010 - Dr. Bradley J. Birzer, a McConnell Center non-resident fellow, pens a biography of the last living signer of the Declaration of Independence.
McConnell-Chao Archives wins four Telly awards
(Feb. 16, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Two films being shown daily at the University of Louisville's Sen. Mitch McConnell and Secretary Elaine L. Chao Archives and Civic Education Gallery have each won two 2010 Telly Awards.
Three scholars pass nationals, move to final Fulbright round
(Feb 5, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Students hope to spend next year abroad in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Argentina.
Scholar awarded Rotary Foundation Scholarship
(Feb. 3, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Senior Roberts Works awarded a 2010-2011 Ambassadorial Scholarship to the College of Mexico
State v. Religion: The Place of Religion in Public Life
(Jan. 12, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Doug Bandow (Cato Institute) and Rob Boston (Americans United for the Separation of Church and State) debate the role of religion.
The Disappearing God Gap
(March 3, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Corwin Smidt, PhD, will discuss the role of religion in the 2008 presidential elections.
The 21st Century Animal Farm?
(March 11, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Using his recently published novel, "Cry Wolf," Paul Lake, PhD, will speak on immigration and political correctness in the 21st century.
Rethinking the Left: Race and Politics in the Age of Obama
(Feb. 3, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Adolph Reed, PhD, will discuss how Barack Obama's election as president has reshaped political discourse on race.
American Christians and Islam
(April 8, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Author Thomas Kidd will discuss his recent book, "American Christians and Islam," in this free and public McConnell Center event.
Gregg defends US constitution at UC-Boulder debate
(Sept. 17, 2009) BOULDER, Co. - Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center, defended the Constitution at a Constitution Day debate at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
The Life and Legacy of Henry Clay
Feb. 17, 2007, in the Red Barn and Chao Auditorium, University of Louisville's Belknap Campus
Presidential Moments/Presidential Mistakes
Feb. 18-19, 2006, at the University of Louisville
Electing the President in the 21st Century: A Survey on the Future of the Electoral College
October, 2001, at the University of Louisville
Reading Guide: Democracy in America
Spring 2014 - A six month reading guide to Alexis de Tocqueville's "Democracy in America."
