One of the most famous Broadway shows of all time, Hamilton tells the story of one of our greatest founding fathers—Alexander Hamilton. The play showcases how Hamilton’s life was filled with triumph and tragedy as he rose from the humblest of roots in the West Indies to the heights of power where he played a central role in the Revolutionary War, Constitutional Convention and Washington Administration. But there is so much more to the man and his story. In this deeply fascinating and entertaining talk, Dr. Robert Watson, a distinguished professor of history, reveals another side of our First Secretary of the Treasury: Hamilton’s long, consequential and inspiring connection to the Jewish community.

Dr. Robert Watson, a distinguished professor of history, explores the long and tragic history of anti-Semitism—one that spans cultures and countries over the millennia— and reveals the underlying sources of hate, how it has endured over time and the “justifications” behind countless horrors.

Known for his masterful storytelling, Dr. Robert Watson, a distinguished professor of history, reveals several little-known sides of Abraham Lincoln’s complex character in this inspiring, touching and humorous look at our greatest president and the forces that shaped his extraordinary leadership.

It is not if, but when the U.S. elects a woman to the White House. In this entertaining and informative keynote, Dr. Robert Watson, a distinguished historian, discusses the history of women in politics, why the U.S. has lagged behind many other nations in putting women in high office and what it will mean to finally elect Madam President.

Think history is boring? Not at all, says Dr. Robert Watson, a distinguished professor of history. There is far more we don’t know about history than we do know and in this fun romp through the past, he highlights how historians discern fact from legend and uncovers the secrets of yesteryear.

Dr. Robert Watson, a distinguished professor of history, takes you on a journey into the Oval Office and War Room in this insightful talk about the less well-known character traits and leadership styles of our greatest presidents and their most impactful decisions.

Although it might seem like this country is more divided than ever before, it’s nothing new. We have seen dysfunction, gridlock and hyper-partisanship in the past. In this keynote, Dr. Robert Watson, a distinguished historian, explores these lessons as they pertain to the great challenges of leadership today and reveals several causes of our nation’s governing crisis.

Join the distinguished Historian Robert Watson in a fun and insightful look at the powers behind the presidential throne as he reveals the little-known history of America’s First Ladies: their triumphs and tragedies, loves and losses and many interesting contributions to their husbands’ careers and nation.

Distinguished Professor of History Dr. Robert Watson takes you behind the scenes to learn about the arguments for and against the Nuremberg trials, an effort to document the full range of Nazi atrocities, the challenges facing the prosecution and the enduring legacy of the most important trial in history.

Distinguished Historian Dr. Robert Watson shares the story of one of the most unlikely leaders in history who would become the great champion of statehood and the larger Jewish diaspora after the Holocaust—President Harry S. Truman. This program, based on years of extensive interviews with former Truman aides and a deep dive into the archival record, examines the little-known politics and personal relationships that led to the establishment of Israel.