About This Event
Special Presentation with Ralph Nurnberger
John Hay and the Open Door Policy with China
Historian Ralph Nurnberger returns to The Fells for a captivating presentation on the Open Door Policy with China which was a diplomatic initiative first proposed by the United States in 1899 and 1900. It aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations with China and to maintain China's territorial and administrative integrity. The policy was articulated through two circular notes by U.S. Secretary of State John M. Hay, which were sent to major European powers and Japan. Mr. Nurnberger will weave the story together and transport the audience back in time.
Cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres will be served
with a QA opportunity following the presentation. Meets in the Pavilion.
About Ralph Nurnberger: Ralph is an acclaimed speaker who brings humor, historical background, and current political insights to his presentations. He has appeared on radio and television programs as an analyst on political and international issues. Ralph earned his PhD in History from Georgetown University and subsequently taught as an adjunct at Georgetown for 38 years. He was named Professor of the Year by the Graduate School of Liberal Studies in 2003. Ralph has spoken at a number of universities and other venues throughout Europe. In addition to his public speaking and academic careers, Ralph has had positions in and related to the U.S. government (staff on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; US Department of Commerce; Director of “Builders for Peace”, which was established to assist the Arab-Israeli peace process); as a fellow at a prominent “think tank” (Center for Strategic and International Studies – CSIS); and as senior partner in a government relations firm for over 25 years.
About This Event
Special Presentation with Ralph Nurnberger
John Hay and the Open Door Policy with China
Historian Ralph Nurnberger returns to The Fells for a captivating presentation on the Open Door Policy with China which was a diplomatic initiative first proposed by the United States in 1899 and 1900. It aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations with China and to maintain China's territorial and administrative integrity. The policy was articulated through two circular notes by U.S. Secretary of State John M. Hay, which were sent to major European powers and Japan. Mr. Nurnberger will weave the story together and transport the audience back in time.
Cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres will be served
with a QA opportunity following the presentation. Meets in the Pavilion.
About Ralph Nurnberger: Ralph is an acclaimed speaker who brings humor, historical background, and current political insights to his presentations. He has appeared on radio and television programs as an analyst on political and international issues. Ralph earned his PhD in History from Georgetown University and subsequently taught as an adjunct at Georgetown for 38 years. He was named Professor of the Year by the Graduate School of Liberal Studies in 2003. Ralph has spoken at a number of universities and other venues throughout Europe. In addition to his public speaking and academic careers, Ralph has had positions in and related to the U.S. government (staff on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; US Department of Commerce; Director of “Builders for Peace”, which was established to assist the Arab-Israeli peace process); as a fellow at a prominent “think tank” (Center for Strategic and International Studies – CSIS); and as senior partner in a government relations firm for over 25 years.