The Hoover Institution invites you to a special conversation with Condoleezza Rice, Brandice Canes-Wrone, Ben Ginsberg, and Orin Kerr examining the future of America’s democratic institutions and the principles that have sustained them for 250 years.

At a time of rapid technological, social, and geopolitical change, how can American institutions adapt while remaining anchored in the enduring ideals of liberty, equality, and self-government? The conversation will explore the institutions, civic commitments, and shared responsibilities necessary to preserve a healthy constitutional democracy, as well as the role citizens and leaders can play in strengthening trust and renewing the American experiment.

As America begins its next 250 years, join us for a timely conversation about what we must preserve, what must evolve, and what it will take to sustain freedom and self-government for generations to come.

250 Years of Liberty: Renewing the Strength and Purpose of American Institutions for the Generations Ahead

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 3:00 PM PT
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The American Presidency: A 250 Year Perspective
The Hoover Institution brings together historians Niall Ferguson and David M. Kennedy to examine today’s presidency through the long lens of American… Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Monday, October 26, 2026
Korean Messiah
Korean Messiah: Kim Il Sung And The Christian Roots Of North Korea's Personality Cult
The Northeast Asia History Working Group of the Hoover History Lab invites you to attend Korean Messiah: Kim Il Sung and the Christian Roots of North…
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Civics Programs And Their Critics
The Alliance for Civics in the Academy held "Civics Programs and their Critics" with John von Heyking, Anthony Ives, Hollis Robbins, and Joseph… Hoover Institution, Stanford University
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