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The Military and the Presidency: War, Peace, and U.S. Power
William S. Cohen served as U.S. Secretary of Defense (1997–2001), U.S. Senator from Maine (1979–1997), and U.S. Congressman (1973–1979). Over 31 years in public service, Cohen earned a reputation for integrity, results, and steady leadership at home and abroad. Early in his career, the House Judiciary Committee asked him to help build the public case during the Nixon impeachment proceedings, and he cast a pivotal vote to impeach. In 1997, President Bill Clinton tapped Cohen to lead the Department of Defense—making history by bringing a Republican elected official into a Democratic cabinet.
Secretary Cohen will appear virtually for this discussion.
As seats are limited, attendees are encouraged to register by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23. All attendees will be asked to show a Colby or State ID at the check-in table to gain admittance.