Chicago Council on Global Affairs 55d ago

What does it take for a nation to reckon with its past? American presidents have long wrestled with this question, using tools of transitional justice to confront historical harms both at home and abroad. Ronald Reagan signed legislation apologizing for Japanese American internment, while Barack Obama visited Hiroshima and Laos to acknowledge the lasting consequences of US bombing. As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, how should we confront difficult chapters in our past? How can a nation reckon with past wrongs like displacement, discrimination, or violence, and what role can leaders play in guiding reconciliation and accountability? Join Ruti Teitel and Leslie Vinjamuri for a conversation on how presidents reckon with the past and shape America’s path forward. -------------------------------------- The Chicago Council on Global Affairs empowers more people to help shape our global future. This program is designed to inspire insightful, active, and civil discussions among live stream viewers. Before submitting your question via https://ccga.live/, please review our terms of use: https://globalaffairs.org/events/guidelines-qa View all videos and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@globalaffairsorg Support the Council: https://globalaffairs.org/support-council Get email updates: https://globalaffairs.org/newsletter-sign Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChicagoCouncil Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalAffairs.org Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalaffairscouncil/