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Mike Allen and Evan Thomas talked about their new book on the race for the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, Inside the Circus: Romney, Santorum and the GOP Race. They also responded to…

Authors talked about their books about war and responded to questions from members of the audeince. Charles Flanagan moderated. “Why Is War the Answer?” was a panel of the ninth annual…

Evan Thomas talked about his book Sea of Thunder: Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign, 1941-1945, published by Simon and Schuster. He described the Pacific naval campaign of…

David Abshire talked about lessons to be learned from the leadership and strategy of Admiral Arleigh Burke. Following Mr. Abshire’s presentation, Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen,…

Evan Thomas talked about his book The War Lovers: Roosevelt, Lodge, Hearst, and the Rush to Empire, 1898 (Little, Brown and Company, 2010). He responded to questions from members of the…

Evan Thomas, assistant managing editor of Newsweek, recounts the lead-up to the Spanish-American War and profiles six men who he asserts were responsible for America’s involvement, Teddy…

Authors talked about their books about American politics. They held a panel discussion moderated by Iris Krasnow and responded to questions from members of the audience. Topics included the…

Evan Thomas and Eleanor Clift spoke about A Long Time Coming: The Inspiring, Combative 2008 Campaign and the Historic Election of Barack Obama (PublicAffairs; January 6, 2009). The book is the Newsweek political…

Mr. Thomas talked about Newsweek's special commemorative inaugural edition and the beginning of the Obama administration. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.

A panel discussion was held on the 2008 presidential election, and Newsweek magazine’s special election project and special issues. Alexis Gelber, editor of the 2008 Election Project Special Issue,…

The panelists discussed the topic, “What It Will Take to Win in 2008,” moderated by Evan Thomas. Topics included conservative and liberal politics, rating the 2008 candidates, campaign strategies, and…