Leadership in America
The advances that have positioned the United States as a world superpower have often been initiated in Virginia.
Our Leadership in America lectures feature a wide array of speakers addressing topics of military readiness, economic strength, medical advances, history, and cultural influence. The series will draw heavily from the intellectual talent of the Commonwealth.
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FALL 2025 Speaker
America Returns: The 81st Anniversary of the Battles of Leyte and Leyte Gulf
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Please join us as we welcome Michael Bell, PhD (COL, USA, Ret.), Executive Director of the World War II Museum’s Institute for the Study of War and Democracy. He is a combat veteran, historian, and strategist and holds a MA and a PhD in American history from the University of Maryland, College Park and a MS in national security strategy from the National Defense University, where he was a distinguished graduate of the National War College.
Dr. Bell’s talk will be followed by personal remarks from Margaret Chase Hager, daughter of Lieutenant Colonel Clarence Ryland “Kip” Chase who was attached to the headquarters of General Douglas MacArthur.
Standard Bearer Donors and up* — Complimentary
Active Duty Military — $10
General Admission — $25
A cocktail reception will follow the lecture.
Register by October 22 to secure your reservation.