Book Talk | The Good Allies
Event Co-Sponsors
John Hopkins School of Canadian Studies; Wikipedia
Overview
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Join us for a discussion with acclaimed war historian Tim Cook as he explores the complex relationship between Canada and the US during the Second World War. The Good Allies offers a gripping account of how the two nations overcame rivalry and suspicion to form a lasting military alliance, essential in defeating the Axis powers. Through vivid combat narratives and behind-the-scenes diplomacy involving Churchill, Roosevelt, and King, Cook reveals the personalities and decisions that shaped the war and the enduring partnership between Canada and the US.
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Speaker
Tim Cook
Hosted By
Canada Institute
The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community. Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests. Read more
History and Public Policy Program
The History and Public Policy Program makes public the primary source record of 20th and 21st century international history from repositories around the world, facilitates scholarship based on those records, and uses these materials to provide context for classroom, public, and policy debates on global affairs. Read more
