EVENT TIMES
Was James Madison an Effective President in the War of 1812?
July 17th,2013 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Professor/Instructor/Speaker: William P. Garvey,Ph.D.
There has been no lack of criticism about James Madison’s performance as a President during the War of 1812. Was this criticism justified? Did the U.S. really win the war or was Madison just fortunate in the way the war ended?
William P. Garvey,Ph.D.
President of the Jefferson Educational Society
Dr. William Garvey received his B.A. from Gannon University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in history from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Garvey had a rich, 42-year career as an educator and administrator of Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pa. – serving as the college’s president for 25 years. Dr. Garvey currently serves as the President of The Jefferson Educational Society, Erie’s think tank for community progress.
