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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie | A Founding Mother
DESCRIPTION:In-person or Online\n\n \n\nJoin us in-person in the library or 
 online as Fireside Chats host Paul Sparrow converses with Stephanie Dray 
 and Laura Kamoie\, co-authors of A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail 
 Adams. This stunning historical novel is a sweeping\, intimate portrayal of 
 Abigail Adams—wife of one president and mother to another—whose wit\, 
 willpower\, and wisdom helped shape the fledgling republic. From war-torn 
 streets to the chandeliered halls of power\, A Founding Mother is the 
 unforgettable story of a woman ahead of her time—one whose voice\, 
 vision\, and valor still resonate powerfully today.\n\nStephanie Dray is a 
 New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, and USA Today bestselling author of 
 historical fiction. Her award-winning work has been translated into many 
 languages and tops lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. She 
 lives in Maryland with her husband\, cats and history books.\n\nLaura 
 Kamoie is a New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, and USA Today 
 bestselling author of historical fiction. She holds a doctoral degree in 
 early American history from the College of William and Mary and published 
 two nonfiction books on early America. Laura lives in the storied Maryland 
 capital town of Annapolis.\n\nThe Fireside Chat series is organized and 
 moderated by Paul Sparrow\, a writer\, historical consultant\, and the 
 former Director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and 
 Museum. Before moving to the FDR Library\, he was the Deputy Director and 
 Senior Vice President at the Newseum in Washington\, DC. He is the author 
 of the book\, Awakening the Spirit of America: FDR's War of Words With 
 Charles Lindbergh—and the Battle to Save Democracy.\n\nWe invite you to 
 support the author by purchasing a copy of their book from Browseabout 
 Books. Call-in orders are accepted at (302) 226-2665 or you can stop by the 
 store to purchase a copy. For store hours\, please visit their website. 
 Each copy purchased comes signed. Books will be available for sale and for 
 signing at the event.\n\nEach individual attending in-person must register 
 to reserve a seat. Do not list two people on one registration.\n\nThis 
 program is part of Lewes 250\, a commemoration of America’s 250th 
 anniversary\, honoring our town’s rich past and bright future. Lewes 250 
 brings neighbors\, visitors\, and local organizations together in 
 celebration of the “First Town in the First State.”\n\n\nPresident 
 Franklin Roosevelt broadcast his first Fireside Chat on March 12th\, 1933\, 
 just eight days after his inauguration. During his 12 years in office he 
 delivered dozens of Fireside Chats\, guiding America through the Great 
 Depression\, and guiding a global audience through the horrors of World War 
 Two. FDR’s Fireside Chats were a new form of political communication\, 
 using radio to connect with Americans in an intimate setting – right in 
 their living rooms. His compelling and persuasive broadcasts encouraged 
 Americans to believe in democracy and its future. Paul Sparrow\, a 
 nationally recognized expert on Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and the 
 former director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and 
 Museum\, hosts this series of programs that build on the foundation laid by 
 FDR’s Fireside Chats\, and find their relevance to our world 
 today.\n\n\nNOTE: this session is available to attend in-person or through 
 Zoom. You MUST REGISTER and indicate which you prefer. Each individual 
 attending must register.\n\nIf you have need assistance with registration 
 or getting your Zoom invitation\, please email the library.\n\nBasic 
 written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video 
 tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our 
 sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found 
 here.
LOCATION:Large Meeting Room\, Lewes Public Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Lowe":MAILTO:rebecca.lowe@lib.de.us
CATEGORIES:History and Genealogy 
CONTACT;CN="Rebecca Lowe":MAILTO:rebecca.lowe@lib.de.us
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/15977994
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