Join us online via Zoom on June 16th meeting where Dr. Dave Schrader will discuss the Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War. Please contact us so that we can send you a Zoom invite to the meeting.

The Northern Congress “helped” Lincoln by providing oversight of various aspects of the war effort.  Who were the members of the Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War? What did they review? What did they find? Did they help or hurt the war effort?

In this talk, Dave Schrader answers these questions and more, highlighting the most interesting people on the Committee, some aspects of five investigations, as well some fascinating politicking. Some things never change!

Dr. Dave Schrader
Dr. Dave Schrader has been giving CWRT talks to Los Angeles audiences since 2013. He is particularly fascinated by “the rest of the story” – for example, the activities of support organizations such as the Signal Corps, the Quartermaster, and Commissary Corps, who often played major, but behind-the-scenes, roles in the abilities of generals and presidents to achieve their goals. Or, people like Lincoln’s Secretaries, or his Ambassadors, that played a pivotal role in supporting the President and his policies. Or, the Fire-Eaters, who drummed up support for secession in the south. Most of Dave’s talks are interactive so be prepared for audience participation!