Acclaimed for their storytelling and unique perspectives, these leading historians and bestselling authors bring both new and old worlds to life on stage. As keynote speakers, their captivating narratives and insights inspire audiences.
Michael Beschloss
<p>Michael Beschloss is an award-winning historian and the author of eight books, including the acclaimed<em> New York Times</em> best-sellers "The Conquerors: Roosevelt, Truman and the Destruction of Hitler's Germany, 1941-1945" and "Reaching for Glory: Lyndon Johnson's Secret White House Tapes, 1964-1965".</p><p>Beschloss also wrote the introduction and annotation for the <em>New York Times</em> best-selling book "Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F.
Richard Norton Smith
<p>Richard Norton Smith is a celebrated historian and author, and ABC News' presidential historian. His numerous books have received critical acclaim, with his 1997 biography, "The Colonel: The Life and Legend of Robert R. McCormick," winning the prestigious Goldsmith Prize from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.</p>