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Former U.S. Secs. of Defense Coming to Ga Tech This Month
Donald Rumsfeld, William Cohen, and Richard Cheney among those expected to appear at the Tuesday, April 23 event at Georgia Tech's Ferst Center.
On Tuesday, April 23, the Georgia Tech and surrounding community is invited to participate in a unique and candid conversation among those who have been central to shaping the United States military strategy over the past 40 years.
The event, sponsored by the Southern Center for International Studies, is an in-depth, two-hour discussion with five former U.S. Secretaries of Defense entitled “Bipartisan Advice to the New Administration.”
Moderated by CNN political analyst David Gergen, confirmed participants include:
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Donald Rumsfeld (1975-1977 & 2001-2006)
William Cohen (1997-2001)
Richard Cheney (1989-1993)
Frank Carlucci (1987-1989)
James Schlesinger (1973-1975)
A limited number of free tickets are available to students, staff and faculty at the Ferst Center Box Office, located on the second floor of the Student Center. A valid BuzzCard is required to receive a free ticket. Remaining tickets are available for $20 each. For more information, call 404-894-9600.
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- The Georgia Institute of Technology contributed to this report
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