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Freedom’s Legacy
January 18, 2021 @ 1:00 pm
Monday, January 18, 2020 (Martin Luther King Day) – 1pm
Price: $10 (Virtual Program + Exclusive Q&A), FREE (Live Web Stream)
Franklin D. Roosevelt made clear that the Four Freedoms were “no vision of a distant millennium.” Their odyssey did not end with FDR, nor with Rockwell. Eleanor Roosevelt, who championed the late president’s legacy, ceaselessly touted the Four Freedoms as an appropriate summation of democracy and human rights. Enshrined in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Four Freedoms are a testament that arose from the ashes of war to affirm the precious nature of freedom everywhere in the world; these aspirational ideals have continued to play a prominent role in national and international thought.
Discuss the legacy of the Four Freedoms with illustrators, authors, and scholars who will share perspectives on historical and contemporary notions of freedom, and on the role of imagery to shape public perception, decision-making, and cultural narratives.
About the Symposium:
Join us for this series of conversations with illustrators, authors, and scholars who will share historical and contemporary notions of freedom from fear, freedom of speech, and the role of illustration as a force in shaping public perception. Does published imagery affect decision-making, public policy, and cultural understanding? Participate in all or some of these compelling conversations.
About this Series:
Join illustrators, authors, and scholars for this series of programs in conversation about historical and contemporary notions of freedom, and the role of imagery to shape public perception, decision-making, and cultural narratives. Each event will explore a different aspect of aspirational ideals that Americans continue to work towards within the framework of democracy. Enjoy one program or participate in them all!
About Reservations:
The program will stream for free on the NRM website and the Museum’s social media pages, but you can upgrade your experience for just $10 (free for NRM Members) and gain access to an exclusive Q&A with panelists. You will be able to watch the entire program on Zoom and participate in an exclusive Q&A with the panelists not available on the free livestream. The link and instructions will be emailed to you approximately 4 hours prior to the program. It’s not too late to reserve your upgraded experience!
