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Distinguished Lecture: The History of Political Rhetoric
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Distinguished Lecture: The History of Political Rhetoric

Wednesday, April 22, 2026|Boston University Photonics Center, Boston, MA|by Boston University Political Science

About This Event

Professor James Morrison of Harvard delivers the annual Calhoun Lecture on the evolution of political rhetoric from ancient Athens to modern social media. One-hour lecture followed by 30-minute Q&A. No formal debate structure, but covers discourse traditions.

Topics

rhetorichistorypoliticslectureacademic

Category

Politics

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Date & Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

6:00 PM UTC - 7:30 PM UTC

America/New_York

Location

Boston University Photonics Center, Boston, MA

8 St Marys St, Boston, MA 02215

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Price

Free

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