Sol Price School of Public Policy and the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington for the annual George Washington Leadership Lecture. Established through a generous gift by Maribeth Borthwick '73, who also serves as the Vice Regent for California of  the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, this lecture series explores the Washington's lifelong accomplishments, providing a better understanding of him as a man, as well as his remarkable leadership, professional achievements and lasting legacy.

Speakers:
Dr. Douglas Bradburn
Founding Director, Washington Library at Mount Vernon

George Sanchez
Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity and History
Vice Dean for Diversity and Strategic Initiatives, USC Dornsife

Moderator:
David Sloane
Professor, USC Price

Immigration has long been a topic of political controversy in the United States. Right now, presidential candidates are taking positions, left and right, focused on defining this elusive topic, and developing "solutions" to what seems an intractable problem. George Washington served as President when the United States first grappled with immigration and naturalization politics. Although the specifics have changed, the challenges of balancing inclusiveness, economic growth, social justice, and national security were just as problematic in his time as they are today. The evening begins with a short presentation framing the problem of immigration in the Founding Era, and Washington's particular perspective by the Founding Director of the Washington Library, Dr. Douglas Bradburn. Then Professor George Sanchez, one of the nation's foremost historians, discusses the history and current controversies around immigration. After his talk, they sit down with Professor David Sloane for a conversation about some of the issues raised in the talks.
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