America in 1876 was a nation on the ascendency. Shaking off the trauma of the Civil War we were a nation celebrating our 100th anniversary. When word of Custer’s defeat reached the East Coast, it was Pearl Harbor, The JFK assassination and 9/11 rolled into one. It defied the nation’s concept of manifest destiny that George Armstrong Custer, the nation’s premier Indian fighter and the elite 7th Cavalry could be defeated by primitive plains Indians. How could this have happened?
About the speaker: Kevin Iverson has a B.A. in history from St. Cloud State University. He has over 25 years’ experience in presenting education programs with the National Park Service, community education, senior living facilities and civic clubs. Kevin is very passionate about sharing his love of American history with others.
Thursday, January 23rd – 6 – 7 p.m.