Edward Keefer, author of Harold Brown: Offsetting the Soviet Military Challenge, 1977–1981, will moderate a discussion on how the former Secretary of Defense Brown worked to counter the Soviet Union’s growing military strength during the administration of President Jimmy Carter. Also participating in the discussion will be former Secretaries of Defense Harold Brown and William Perry and historian Eliot Cohen. Presented in partnership with the Historical Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Agenda:
* Welcome and Introduction: The Honorable David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States
* Welcome and Panel Introduction: Dr. Erin Mahan, Chief Historian, Office of the Secretary of Defense
Panel (left to right):
* The Honorable Charles Duncan, Secretary of Energy 1979-1981, Deputy Secretary of Defense 1977-1979
* The Honorable Robert Work, 32nd Deputy Secretary of Defense 2014-2017
* The Honorable Harold Brown, 14th Secretary of Defense
* Dr. Edward Keefer, Author, "Harold Brown: Offsetting the Soviet Military Challenge, 1977-1981"
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