AUTHOR TALK:
DOUG MOST
Join us for an illuminating afternoon with acclaimed journalist and author Doug Most as he shares the riveting story behind his latest book, Launching Liberty: The Epic Race to Build the Ships That Took America to War.
Tickets: $20 General Admission | $10 students
Join us for an illuminating afternoon with acclaimed journalist and author Doug Most as he shares the riveting story behind his latest book, Launching Liberty: The Epic Race to Build the Ships That Took America to War.
In this sweeping narrative of ingenuity and grit, Most chronicles how President Franklin D. Roosevelt, facing the looming threat of World War II, galvanized a nation to build a fleet of Liberty Ships—massive cargo vessels that would become the backbone of the Allied war effort. From the shipyards of Henry Kaiser to the voices of welders, engineers, and families who answered the call, Launching Liberty captures the urgency, innovation, and human spirit that defined a pivotal moment in American history.
Doug Most, author of The Race Underground, brings his signature storytelling to this compelling tale of wartime industry and social transformation. His talk will explore the book’s themes of resilience, collaboration, and the unsung heroes who helped shape the outcome of the war.
Books will be available for purchase and signing following the event. Admission is $20, $10 students