An Evening with Arthur Brooks - TR in North Dakota

On October 2, 2024, over 750 attendees gathered in Fargo, North Dakota, for the inaugural lecture in the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Speaker Series, featuring the esteemed Arthur Brooks. This exciting event kicked off a new chapter in our commitment to sharing the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt through thoughtful dialogue and expert insights.

In this lecture, Arthur Brooks delves into Theodore Roosevelt’s transformative time in North Dakota, exploring how Roosevelt’s experiences in the rugged Badlands shaped his vision of leadership, conservation, and citizenship. This clip from the event captures a key moment where Brooks discusses Roosevelt’s enduring connection to North Dakota, highlighting the importance of place in the making of a president.

Arthur Brooks is a prominent Harvard professor, bestselling author, and social scientist who has spent his career researching and teaching about leadership, happiness, and public policy. He is the William Henry Bloomberg Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and a professor of management practice at the Harvard Business School. A former president of the American Enterprise Institute, Brooks is also a columnist for The Atlantic and the author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller From Strength to Strength.

This lecture is the first of many in the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library’s Speaker Series, designed to engage audiences with discussions on leadership, history, and the continuing relevance of Roosevelt’s legacy.

Stay tuned for more events and join us in celebrating the spirit of Theodore Roosevelt as we explore how his life and ideas continue to inspire and guide us today.