Front & Center with John Callaway February 28, 2008

HIGH SCHOOLS, MILITARY ACADEMIES, AND JROTC: ON TARGET, OR OFF THE MARK?

WHAT: "Front & Center with John Callaway", Chicago’s only monthly public affairs program on military affairs, takes a look at the role of the US military in over 3200 high schools across the United States.

WHY: How does the City of Chicago maintain and support the largest and fastest growing JROTC program in the country, including five Military High School Academies? Can America teach students effectively and find people willing to serve in the military without JROTC? What does it cost, who really benefits, and what is the future of High Schools, Military Academies and JROTC?

WHERE: Pritzker Military Library, 610 N. Fairbanks Court, Chicago.

WHEN: The presentation and live webcast will begin on Thursday, February 28th, at 6:00 p.m.

HOW: This program is free and open to the public. Seating for this event is limited, so reservations are strongly recommended. Call 312.587.0234 or email events@pritzkermilitarylibrary.net.

WHO: Veteran Chicago journalist John Callaway moderates discussion with an expert panel.

The Pritzker Military Library is a non-partisan military research library with over 26,000 historical, reference, biographical and rare books on military subjects, over 800 original antique military posters and prints, and other military artifacts from private donors and the collection of COL (IL) James N. Pritzker, ARNG (Ret.). Since opening in October 2003, the Library has produced over 160 programs including author events, interviews with Medal of Honor recipients, and Chicago’s only monthly military affairs panel program, Front & Center with John Callaway.

The Library is a short walk from the CTA Red Line (Grand). Public parking is conveniently located at the corner of Fairbanks and Ohio.

Official Website: http://www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org/events