Center for Creative Retirement
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Charleston Area Presbytery 4701 Park Place West , North Charleston, South Carolina
Bill Cosgrove and Karyn Amira
Nov 11 - 1
Bill Cosgrove and Karyn Amira
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Bill Cosgrove
Retired US-EPA
Veterans Day: Its Origin and Importance
Bill Cosgrove will discuss the origin and importance of Armistice Day, now called “Veterans Day” in the US and “Remembrance Day” in the UK. He will consider how it is honored in the United States and other countries. He will explore the many beautiful monuments that were commemorated after World War I and the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Social / Refreshments
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Karyn Amira, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Political Science, School of Humanities and Social Studies, College of Charleston
The U.S. 2024 Election Results
Karyn Amira will discuss presidential elections in the modern era and how 2024 does (or does not) fit into patterns we have seen over the last 50 years. She will discuss the results of the 2024 election and the implications for the Democratic and Republican parties in the future.