The Obama Presidency Inside-Out: A Conversation About Climate - Obama Presidency Oral History

The Obama Presidency Inside-Out: A Conversation About Climate

On May 31, 2023, we gathered in New York City to celebrate the completion of the Obama Presidency Oral History project's fieldwork.

The Forum, The Auditorium 601 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
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To commemorate this event, we held a panel discussion on climate change and the environment moderated by Ken Mack and featuring Frances Beinecke, Douglas Brinkley, Shailagh Murray, and Todd Stern.

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