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December Programs Feature Georgetown, Activist Mary Church Terrell, and Joe McCarthy
Press Release · Friday, November 20, 2020

Washington, DC

Virtual daytime programs at the ÍþÄá˹ÈËÓéÀÖ³¡ in December include author book talks on A Georgetown Life: The Reminiscences of Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon, Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy, and Unceasing Militant: The Life of Mary Church Terrell.

A Georgetown Life: The Reminiscences of Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon
Friday, December 4, at 3 p.m., ET
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Grant Quertermous tells the story of life in the oldest neighborhood in the nation's capital in his book, A Georgetown Life. Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815–1911) came into contact with the many notable historical figures of the day who often visited Tudor Place, her home for over 90 years. The record of her experiences offers a unique insight into 19th-century American history. 

Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy 
Monday, December 7, at noon, ET
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Fueled by a trove of newly uncovered documents, author Larry Tye charts the legacy of Joe McCarthy in Demagogue. From 1950 to 1954, McCarthy destroyed many careers, whipping the nation into a frenzy of paranoia, accusation, loyalty oaths, and terror. When the public finally turned on him, he came crashing down. Joining Larry Tye in discussion will be Don Ritchie, former Senate Historian.

Unceasing Militant: The Life of Mary Church Terrell 
Thursday, December 17, at 1 p.m., ET
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Alison M. Parker discusses her latest book, Unceasing Militant. Born into slavery during the Civil War, Mary Church Terrell (1863–1954) would become one of the most prominent activists of her time, with a career bridging the late 19th century to the civil rights movement of the 1950s. The first president of the National Association of Colored Women and a founding member of the NAACP, Terrell collaborated closely with the likes of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells, and W.E.B. Du Bois to change the culture and institutions that perpetuated inequality throughout the United States. Joining Alison Parker in conversation will be professor Nikki Brown.