She knew him as grandpa, but the rest of the world called him President Eisenhower. Susan Eisenhower offers her personal perspective on Ike and his presidency, with special emphasis on America’s relationship with Russia in the 1950s and Cold War fears in The Russians are Coming! Eisenhower and the Cold War on May 5 at 7 p.m. at the Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College’s Center Campus in Clinton Township. Her presentation is one of the final presentations in the cultural center’s current program series, The 1950s: Affluence and Anxiety in the Atomic Age, with exhibits open through May 7.
A strategist, author and expert on international security and relations between the Russian Federation and the United States, Eisenhower is a frequent television news guest and distinguished lecturer. She has written extensively on nuclear and space issues and has authored three books: Breaking Free, Mrs. Ike and Partners in Space: US-Russian Cooperation After the Cold War. Eisenhower’s appointment in 2010 to the Commission on America’s Nuclear Future is the third time in as many administrations that she has served on blue-ribbon panels related to nuclear issues.
Individual tickets for Eisenhower’s presentation are $15, or $5 for seniors, students, and military personnel; and tickets that also include a Meet & Greet reception with Eisenhower (5:30-6:30 p.m.) are $20. To purchase tickets, call 586.286.2222 or visit www.MacombCenter.com.
The Lorenzo Cultural Center is open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. The 1950s series concludes with a special event on Saturday, May 7, 2 p.m., a Tribute to Service, honoring the contributions of those who served in the Korean War and all military veterans. For information, go to www.LorenzoCulturalCenter.com or call 586.445.7348.
About the Lorenzo Cultural Center
The Lorenzo Cultural Center (www.LorenzoCulturalCenter.com) explores the influences and experiences that shape our community's heritage, examining topics from a variety of perspectives and creating interactive opportunities for learning, celebration and entertainment. Located on Macomb Community College's Center Campus, Hall and Garfield Roads in Clinton Township, the cultural center is adjacent to the Macomb Center for Performing Arts.
About Macomb Community College
Macomb Community College (www.macomb.edu) is one of the nation’s leading community colleges, providing learning experiences to more than 48,000 students annually. Macomb nationally ranks in the top two percent in the number of associate degrees awarded and as the largest grantor of associate degrees in Michigan. The college’s comprehensive educational programming includes pre-collegiate experiences, university transfer and career preparation programs, bachelor degree completion and graduate degree programs, workforce training, professional education and certification, and continuing education and enrichment opportunities.
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