Centennial Perspectives on the Treaty of Versailles and the End of WWI.
In conjunction with The American University of Paris, the President Woodrow Wilson House is hosting a panel discussion, "Centennial Perspectives on the Treaty of Versailles and the End of WWI." In addition to reflecting on the last 100 years, panelists will share their perspective on prospects for peace in the next 100 years. The discussion will be followed by questions from the audience.
Author and historian Garrett Peck will introduce the panel:
- John Milton Cooper, Jr., historian, author, educator and author of Woodrow Wilson: A Biography, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Biography
- Edwin Fountain, Vice Chair of the United States World War I Centennial Commission
- Robert Litwak, Senior Vice President and Director of International Security Studies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholar
A cocktail reception will follow the panel discussion, and attendees will have a chance to tour the museum for an exclusive after-hours visit. On view for the occasion will be rare artifacts from WWI and the Paris Peace Conference, including:
- Gold & Mother of Pearl Pen, used by President Wilson to sign the Declaration of War against Germany.
- Baseball signed by George V of England, used as the game ball in the US Army vs US Navy game played in London, July 4, 1918.
- Historic Maps, from the Peace Conference
Public transportation is advised. The nearest metro stop is Dupont Circle on the Red Line. Limited street parking available.
Seating is extremely limited, so please register early for this exciting event.