Tuesday, March 4, 2025: Evening Lecture Benjamin H. Johnson
Texas: An American History
Benjamin Heber Johnson, Loyola University
6 PM lecture followed by Q&A and book-signing
McCord Auditorium 3rd floor Dallas Hall, 3225 University Blvd., SMU
Co-sponsored with SMU's Center for Presidential History
An exploration of the multifaceted characters and complex events that have defined the Lone Star State from its inception through today
When Americans turn on their laptops, play video games, go to church, vote, eat TexMex, shop for groceries, listen to music, grill steaks, or watch football, they are, knowingly or not, paying tribute to Texas. Tracing the profound and surprising history of the Lone Star State, Benjamin H. Johnson shines new light on why Texas has had such a powerful influence on US history.
Benjamin H. Johnson is professor of history at Loyola University Chicago. He is the author of numerous publications, including Revolution in Texas: How a Forgotten Rebellion and Its Bloody Suppression Turned Mexicans into Americans. He lives in Chicago.
Registrations are not open. Please come back. Questions? Email swcenter@smu.edu.