San Francisco Civil War Round Table Meeting
Thursday 20th June 2013
at the United Irish Cultural Center
2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
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"History Doesn't Repeat Itself But It Does Rhyme" (Mark Twain)
Ulysses S. Grant, his friendships and his legacy
presented by
Peter Robinson
Grant's friends included James Longstreet, William Tecumseh Sherman, and Mark Twain,
among others. Peter will discuss how his various friendships influenced Grant's decisions. He will
also examine Grant's legacy and what we might learn from his successes and mistakes. Peter will
contrast Grant's performances when commanding as a general and governing as President.
Peter Robinson was born in Liverpool, England and graduated from
Cambridge University where he completed his final thesis on president
James Polk.
He has worked as a journalist and academic in the UK, France, Japan,
and the USA. His book "The Ferry Rider's Guide to San Francisco"
was published in 2006.
He is currently the editor of San Francisco Books and Travel,
president of the San Francisco Literary Society and a weekly
commentator on theater and movies at KALW, 91.7 FM.
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Please note: at this meeting we will elect the Board of Officers for the 2013 - 2014 season.
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Entree Choices
Breast of Chicken Cordon Bleu @ $33.00
or
Corned Beef and Cabbage @ $32.00
or
Vegetarian Pasta @ $29.00
Entrees are accompanied by salad, fresh vegetables, potatoes, rolls and butter,
dessert, coffee (regular or decaffeinated), or tea.
[ Note: the above prices include gratuity, sales tax and room charge.]
Thursday 20th June 2013
at the United Irish Cultural Center
2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
=====================================================
"History Doesn't Repeat Itself But It Does Rhyme" (Mark Twain)
Ulysses S. Grant, his friendships and his legacy
presented by
Peter Robinson
Grant's friends included James Longstreet, William Tecumseh Sherman, and Mark Twain,
among others. Peter will discuss how his various friendships influenced Grant's decisions. He will
also examine Grant's legacy and what we might learn from his successes and mistakes. Peter will
contrast Grant's performances when commanding as a general and governing as President.
Peter Robinson was born in Liverpool, England and graduated from
Cambridge University where he completed his final thesis on president
James Polk.
He has worked as a journalist and academic in the UK, France, Japan,
and the USA. His book "The Ferry Rider's Guide to San Francisco"
was published in 2006.
He is currently the editor of San Francisco Books and Travel,
president of the San Francisco Literary Society and a weekly
commentator on theater and movies at KALW, 91.7 FM.
************************************************************************
Please note: at this meeting we will elect the Board of Officers for the 2013 - 2014 season.
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Entree Choices
Breast of Chicken Cordon Bleu @ $33.00
or
Corned Beef and Cabbage @ $32.00
or
Vegetarian Pasta @ $29.00
Entrees are accompanied by salad, fresh vegetables, potatoes, rolls and butter,
dessert, coffee (regular or decaffeinated), or tea.
[ Note: the above prices include gratuity, sales tax and room charge.]
- Please mail a check, indicating your choice of entree, to
Joan Keller, 515 42nd Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121-2530
to arrive before Monday, June 17th.
(Phone: 415 752 4156)
Please make checks payable to "SF Civil War Round Table."
- 6:00pm no-host cocktails
6:45pm dinner
7:45pm program
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Visit us on the Web at www.sfcwrt.com
