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This fall, the (IOP) hosted a number of events in the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, Harvard’s premier arena for political speech, discussion, and debate. The IOP, founded in 1966 as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy, aims to expose students to politically active speakers and panelists from all over the world. As the fall semester comes to a close, let’s take a look back at some of the Fall 2024 Forum events.
Award-winning journalist Eugene Scott hosted a pre-debate event with a rotating lineup of expert guests, including former Governor Asa Hutchinson (R-AR), pollster and founder of Impact Research John Anzalone, IOP Director of Polling John Della Volpe, “Nikki Haley for President” Campaign Manager Betsy Ankney, and more.
John F. Kerry, the former Special Presidential Envoy for Climate; 68th U.S. Secretary of State; and United States Senator (D-MA), joined moderator Setti Warren for a wide-ranging conversation.
Former President of Tanzania H.E. Jakaya Kikwete and former Mozambique Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Luisa Diogo examined the state of political governance in Africa and the growing political dissatisfaction across Africa giving rise to widespread public protests.
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone and renowned Vietnamese American writer and war survivor Le Ly Hayslip came together for an event aimed at uncovering new facts about war history and fostering dialogue across diverse communities.
Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined the IOP for a discussion about his tenure in the Biden/Harris Administration and important policy areas including environmental sustainability and infrastructure.
Shortly after the 2024 presidential election, a panel of experts took a look back at what happened, what we now know, and where we go next.
Kellyanne Conway joined the IOP for an in-depth conversation on the 2024 presidential election, what to expect from the incoming Trump administration, and the challenges they will face.
Three journalists (a panel of Eugenes!) who covered the ups and downs of the 2024 campaign, as well as the first Trump presidency, provided insight on the electorate’s changing relationship with media.
Leaders of the Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns discussed what worked and what didn’t during a campaign postmortem.
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