Jonesboro – Contributed – The Rotary Club of Jonesboro will host a special program featuring Dr. Christian Ostermann, Executive Director of the new National Cold War Center, on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at noon at St. Bernards Auditorium.
The National Cold War Center, located on Eaker Air Force Base, will be recognized as a major tourist attraction in Arkansas that will provide an immersive experience to inform, interpret and honor the legacy of the Cold War. Ostermann is a world-renowned expert on the Cold War and a professor at the University of Maryland.
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“I’m excited about the opportunity to lead the effort to build National Cold War Center as one of the world’s leading historical and educational resources on this pivotal chapter of American history,” Ostermann said.
Ostermann will work with the Center’s Board of Directors, and the National Advisory Board, chaired by Dr. Jillian Hartley, to carry out NCWC’s goals and objectives in becoming the premier educational and historical resource as it pertains to the Cold War.
The Rotary Club of Jonesboro welcomes all members of the public to attend the meeting. Registration is $15 and includes lunch. Those wishing to attend can register here.
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