This year marks both the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War and the 14th year that U.S. troops have been engaged in conflict since 9/11. How have American writers portrayed the face of battle, the ethical dilemmas of combat, and the memory of war? As a prelude to next season’s Live Context “War: Return and Recovery” theme, join us for an evening of readings and conversation with award-winning writersNatasha Trethewey and Phil Klay. 

Welcome remarks will be delivered by Jonathan Fanton, President of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.