Congressman Jim Clyburn: The First Eight w/ Norman Ornstein
Betts Theatre
800 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052
Politics and Prose and The George Washington University present an evening in conversation with Congressman Jim Clyburn and Norman Ornstein as they discuss the Congressman's new book, THE FIRST EIGHT. From one of America's most venerable politicians, The First Eight is an extraordinary work of living history: the powerful, untold story of the pioneering Black politicians from South Carolina who were elected to Congress in the aftermath of the Civil War, and a revealing explanation of why it took nearly a century before the ninth, James Clyburn, was elected.
Why We Like It
- Hear from one of America's most respected politicians, Congressman Jim Clyburn, as he discusses his new book.
- Learn the powerful, untold story of the pioneering Black politicians from South Carolina elected to Congress after the Civil War.
- Gain insight into the long road to representation and the significance of Clyburn's election as the ninth Black congressman from South Carolina.
Who Should Attend
This event will appeal to political history buffs, students of American politics, and those interested in issues of representation and civil rights.
