Spain, the Founding Fathers, and the War for American Independence
Featuring
Dr. Gabriel Paquette, Ambassador Gonzalo Quintero Saravia, Dr. Thomas E. Chávez, moderated by Dr. Richard Kagan
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | American Philosophical Society | Benjamin Franklin Hall
427 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19106
As part of the America&Spain250 initiative, the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute and the American Philosophical Society present a roundtable discussion with Dr. Gabriel Paquette, Ambassador Gonzalo Quintero Saravia, and Dr. Thomas E. Chávez, moderated by Dr. Richard Kagan (APS 2011).
Join us on Wednesday, September 17, at 6pm to learn about the general partnership between Spain and the emerging United States during the revolutionary era; the Spanish contributions to the war for American Independence, and the relationship between Benjamin Franklin and Spain. The discussion will be followed by a 10-minute Q&A with the audience.
This event is free but registration is required. Please register online to attend in person or watch virtually. Learn more about the speakers here.
