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«He Did Not Conquer: Benjamin Franklin’s Failure to Annex Canada»


Oct 9, 2025 — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open only to students and faculty of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.

Madelaine Drohan

Event Description

Before Donald Trump in 2025, before James Madison in 1812, Benjamin Franklin had designs on Canada. Senior fellow Madelaine Drohan has written a book about how he came to have that desire, how he rationalized it, what he did, and why he failed. In this lunchtime talk she will explore how events that happened 250 years ago still shape Canada-US relations today and the lessons from history on how to resist American aggression.

Accessibility
If you require accommodation, please contact the event host as soon as possible.
Date and time
Oct 9, 2025
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Format and location
In person
Social Sciences Building (FSS), room 4006
Language
English
Audience
Graduate students, Faculty members
Organized by
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs