Public Lectures
““The academic community needs to reconsider its notions of what constitutes ‘presidential greatness.’ This community needs to reevaluate its reverence for ‘change agents’ and acknowledge that there is a place for a John Quincy Adams, a William Howard Taft, and a Gerald Ford. Perhaps we need a new Mount Rushmore, and we might want to consider sandblasting the old one, or at least sandblasting two of the four visages.” ”
Streamed live on Nov 14, 2023
Dr. Stephen Knott discusses his latest book, Coming to Terms with John F. Kennedy. Knott examines the Kennedy presidency through the lens of five critical issues: his interpretation of presidential power, his approach to civil rights, and his foreign policies. Knott also explores the evolving interpretations of his presidency and legacy.
Streamed live on Oct 11, 2023
The Center for Constitutional Design at Arizona State University and the National Constitution Center …
Monday, September 18, 2017, 7:30 pm, Community Foundation Theater, Gund Gallery, Kenyon College Stephen F. Knott is a professor of national security affairs ...
Oct 12, 2023
John Ferling Distinguished Lecture Series in United States History.
"Washington and Hamilton: The Alliance that Forged America," by Professor Stephen F. Knott of the United States Naval War College. Professor Knott gave the 2...
Stephen Knott, Professor at National Security Affairs Department, United States Naval War College discussing the establishment of American intelligence in hi...
Alexander Hamilton is one of the U.S.' great founders, but his views have been distorted by foes (Jeffersonians) and friends (popular theater) alike. What did Hamilton actually think…
Stephen F. Knott, Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval War College, spoke at The Institute of World Politics on spy techniques used by the Ame...
Constitution Day 2016 Lecture: "Washington and Hamilton: The Alliance That Forged America" by Stephen Knott (US Naval War College). Friday, September 23, 201...
Stephen F. Knott, Ph.D., discusses George Washington as the "indispensable man" when it came to creating and defining the American presidency. He cites Washi...
Presented by the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs and The Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency