As part of America's 400th Anniversary commemoration, a conference on the "Foundations of Democracy" will be held Sept. 5-7 at The Inn at Virginia Tech. "Foundations of Democracy" will explore the classical origins of democracy in Ancient Greece and Rome, the establishment of democratic institutions in the United States, the widening and deepening of American democracy over the past 250 years, and the outlook for democracy in the United States and abroad at the dawn of the 21st century.
"This event will provide an exciting opportunity for residents of Southwest Virginia to participate in America's 400th Anniversary commemoration," said Dan Thorp, chair of the Virginia Tech's Department of History. Organized by Virginia Tech's Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical, and Cultural Thought, the conference "brings nine renowned scholars to Blacksburg to discuss democracy through the ages, including expectations for the future."
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Location:	The Inn at Virginia Tech
Price:	Free
Sponsor:	College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Contact:	Dan Thorp wachau@vt.edu 540-231-5331
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