The State and the Soldier: A History of Civil-Military Relations in the United States
Kori Schake, American Enterprise Institute
America's Founding Fathers feared that a standing army would be a permanent political danger, yet the U.S. military has in the 250 years since become a bulwark of democracy. Kori Schake explains why in this compelling history of civil-military relations from independence to the challenges of the present. Can the United States’ admirable record be sustained when the public is pulling the military into the political divisions of our time?
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Webinar Link: https://myumi.ch/d8kN8
If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at emergingdemocracies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
| Building: | Michigan Union |
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| Event Type: | Lecture / Discussion |
| Tags: | history, Military |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Center for Emerging Democracies, International Institute |
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