NATIONWIDE — The Eisenhower, Roosevelt and Truman Presidential Libraries invite emerging scholars to submit a presentation abstract to be a featured speaker during the annual D-Day Commemorative Symposium held on the first week of June; submission packets are due no later than April 21, 2024. 

The theme is “Waging Peace.” 

The symposium is online only and will be streamed via YouTube.

Topics should explore the various global and domestic peace-seeking efforts from 1932 until 1949. This can range from the American attempts at negotiating a ceasefire in Manchuria to Truman’s push for ending conflict and the implementation of the Marshall Plan under Gen. Dwight Eisenhower.

Each program in the symposium will be scheduled for one hour. The guest speaker will present their topic for approximately 40 minutes, allowing time for audience participation and questions at the end. 

Each program wraps up with a Scholar Spotlight, allowing attendees to learn a little bit about up-and-coming scholars.

Submission packets should include the presentation abstract, applicant contact information, education status and academic goals summary. 

Email submission packets to andrea.murphy@nara.gov with the subject line D-Day Symposium no later than Sunday, April 21, 2024. Selected participants will be notified on May 15 and will receive a modest honorarium.

For more information about the FDR Library or its programs, call 800/337-8474 or visit www.fdrlibrary.org.