SKOWHEGAN — On Thursday, Dec. 5 the Margaret Chase Smith Library invites everyone to attend the Annual Leeke-Shaw Lecture on International Affairs. The lecture will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. and is open to the public. There will be a box lunch following the lecture and it will cost $10 each. Payment for lunch will be accepted the day of the lecture via cash, check, or credit card. To RSVP for the event please contact the MCS Library by calling 207-474-7133.
The lecturer will be Claude Berube, PhD, FRHistS, and the lecture will be entitled, “The Criteria for Naval Victory in the Pacific: WW2 and Today.” Dr. Berube taught for two decades both as a military officer and civilian in the political science and history departments at the United States Naval Academy. Currently he is an adjunct faculty member at the Naval War College and the Institute of World Politics. He retired as a commander from the U.S. Navy Reserve after serving for 24 years, including 10 on active duty. He is a senior editor for the Center for International Maritime Security and a contributing editor at War on the Rocks and the author or co-author of several books. He is a native of Lewiston and recently moved back to the state where he is working on his next book and is the owner and principal of Seaward Strategies LLC.
The staff at the Margaret Chase Smith Library encourages all to attend the Annual Leeke-Shaw Lecture on International Affairs this year. Come celebrate the life and legacy of U.S. Sen. Smith and have the opportunity to hear Dr. Berube’s lecture.
A congressional research library, the MCS Library is an archive, museum, educational facility, and public policy center devoted to preserving the legacy of Margaret Chase Smith, promoting research into American political history, advancing the ideals of public service, and exploring issues of civic engagement.
The MCS Library is open to the public Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and reservations are highly encouraged for visitors. To make a reservation please call the MCS Library, 207-474-7133.
