Lowell Lecture
Cokie Roberts on Founding Mothers, Ladies of Liberty, and Capital Dames
Date & Time
July 21, 2015
Location
Boston Public Library - Abbey Room
700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116
Driving Directions
Speaker(s)
Cokie Roberts
Presenting Organization
Topics
Current Affairs History Politics
With a lifetime of experience in Washington politics and a deep and abiding interest in the role women have played in American history, Cokie Roberts has a singular perspective on the importance of women in shaping our country. Her books Founding Mothers and Ladies of Liberty (published in 2004 and 2008 respectively) became instant bestsellers, and her most recent work Capital Dames: The Civil War and Women of Washington (2015) commemorates the achievements and legacies of remarkable women during that wrenching period. Ms. Roberts is a political commentator for ABC News, providing analysis for all network news programming, as well as for NPR. In her more than forty years in broadcasting, she has won countless awards, including three Emmy awards. In 2008, the Library of Congress named her a living Legend.
A book sale and author signing will follow the lecture. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This program is presented as part of the Lowell Lecture Series at BPL. For the complete series, visit www.bpl.org/lowell.