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Martha Graham - The State Dept and The Cold War

"Martha Graham's Cold War: The Dance of American Diplomacy" a lecture by Dr. Victoria Phillips, Co-sponsored by the Departments of History and Physical Education & Recreation.

Tuesday, January 28, 2020
4:30pm – 6:30pm
Silsby Hall 28
Intended Audience(s): Public
Categories: Academic Calendar, Lectures & Seminars

Graham famously denied that her work was political, yet her dances themselves show a deep promotion of freedom and the constitutional principles of the United States.  Her choreographic works, preeminence as a company leader, and dynamism as a performer both on and off-stage made her an invaluable Cold War cultural export. As one star dancer from the early Cold War said to Victoria, "Never forget: Martha was a genius."

Co-sponsored by the Departments of History and Physical Education & Recreation.

For more information, contact:
Marianne Handy Hraibi
603 252 4519

Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.