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Between 1830 and 1860, Underground Railroad operatives in New York City helped more than 3,000 fugitive slaves reach freedom at the hands of three unsung historical figures: Sydney Howard Gay, an abolitionist newspaper editor; Louis Napoleon, a furniture polisher; and Charles B. Ray, a black minister. Distinguished scholars shed new light on the Underground Railroad, elevating it from folklore to sweeping history.

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9–9:30 am: Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30–11 am: Program

A descendant of Fong See—a Chinese immigrant who overcame adversity and became the godfather of Los Angeles’s Chinatown—author Lisa See draws inspiration from her heritage and provides a vivid portrait of Chinese culture and American idealism in her writing. In an intimate talk, she discusses her work and shares her family’s unique journey to attain the “American Dream.”

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As the youngest person in United States history to assume the presidency, Theodore Roosevelt hit the ground running, infusing the nation’s highest office with vigor and purpose. Whether it was protecting the nation’s natural resources or boldly guiding the country onto the world stage, Roosevelt attacked issues head on, his penchant for action at times concealing his brilliant tactical mind. An accomplished Roosevelt historian sheds light on this visionary leader.

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Since serving as First Lady, Hillary Clinton has forged a formidable political career that has taken her from the chambers of the U.S. Senate to the head of the Department of State. Experts explore the triumphs and tribulations that have shaped her legacy thus far and consider what is on the horizon for one of the world’s most powerful women.

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Joined by accomplished composers—the Pulitzer Prize-winning Zhou Long, and the award-winning Chen Yi—Tan Dun will lead a performance and discussion that weaves together a narrative of the artists’ musical journeys from China to America. The evening will also pay tribute to composer Chou Wen-chung, who invited the composers to America and Columbia University, with special performances by guest artists.

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From Commanding General to the Presidency, Ulysses S. Grant’s battles did not end with Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. Two renowned historians explore the trials and triumphs of Grant as president, from his leadership of the Radical Republicans to his supervision of Reconstruction efforts to the Panic of 1873.

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By the time she was in her mid-20s, Lee Grant was a newly-married mother, an Academy Award-nominated actress, and a celebrated Broadway star—and then she lost everything. Landing on Hollywood’s infamous blacklist, Grant began a 12-year fight to reclaim her name, accepting every theater or teaching job that came her way.

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Fifty years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964, outlawing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or nationality. Two constitutional scholars examine this monumental legislation and how it resonates a half-century later.

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From Syria to Iran and Russia to Ukraine, what should America’s role be in confronting dangerous tensions across the globe? Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Bret Stephens explores how a resurgence of American isolationism would usher in an era of global disorder.