Get an insider’s look into Washington, D.C. from an acclaimed photojournalist who has covered the past five presidents, numerous confirmation hearings for Supreme Court justices, two U.S. Presidential Impeachment hearings, the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and the several Presidential Inaugurations. Bowe’s latest book, History in the Making: A Focus on Five U.S. Presidents, takes readers on a decades-long pictorial journey through major historical and political events. She depicts the unique perspective and approach of each president, showcasing the real people behind the podium. Join us for a book signing after the talk! Limited copies will be available for purchase at the event. 

Join us for a panel of distinguished experts from the U.S. military, think tanks, and academia to discuss the Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, and its critical role regarding America’s national security interests and our role in the global economy today. The U.S. Naval Institute and others agree that the Jones Act remains pivotal in discussing U.S. maritime policy and naval strategy, trade policy, disaster assistance, and more. Rear Admiral Kevin M. Sweeney (Former Chief of Staff to Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis) will serve as moderator, and panelists include Paul S. Koffsky (former Senior Deputy General Counsel of the Department of Defense, who performed the duties of the Department of Defense General Counsel on multiple occasions), Colin Grabow (Associate Director at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies), and Stockton University student Camille Benoit (a senior majoring in Political Science - International Affairs with a Global Studies Minor, and President of Model UN).