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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

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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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