Michael A. Cohen
American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division

Michael Cohen, author and Boston Globe columnist, spoke at the Library before a capacity audience about his new book, American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division, which chronicles the drama and impact of this watershed election that in many ways set the stage for the next half century of American politics. During his well-received and timely talk, Mr. Cohen highlighted the central issues and candidates at the heart of the 1968 election and drew parallels with our current electoral and political landscape. The fully engaged audience asked many questions during the question and answer session and continued the dialogue with our speaker during the book signing and reception following the program.