About the Lecture Series

The General Raymond E. Mason, Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series on World War II is devoted to the legacy of America’s largest war. Speakers include writers, scholars, distinguished members of the Armed Forces and journalists.
 
The lecture series is open to the public at no cost through the generosity of Major General and Mrs. Raymond E. Mason, Jr. and the Raymond E. Mason Foundation. Mason served in the European Theater of Operations during World War II in the 4th Armored Division of General George S. Patton’s Third Army. Prior to retiring from the military in 1976, he held several high-ranking Pentagon positions, including Assistant Deputy Chief for Operations and Special Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Logistics.

All Mason lectures are free and open to the public. 

Next Speaker

Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 6:00pm*
Dr. John C. McManus
From North Africa to the Eagle's Nest: The 7th Infantry Regiment's Bloody Road to Victory in WWII

John C. McManus has published several books on World War II and the Normandy Invasion - The Americans at D-Day: The American Experience at the Normandy Invasion and The Americans at Normandy: The Summer of 1944, the American War from the Beaches to Falaise..  He is an Associate Professor at the Missouri University of Science and Technology where he teaches courses on the Civil War, World War II, Vietnam, Military History, and the American Combat Experience in the 20th Century.  History News Network recently named him to its prestigious list of top young historians.

A book signing will follow Dr. McManus' presentation.

*Time is subject to change. Please check website before attending.