Julian Zelizer, a Professor of History and Public Affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School, will present a public talk titled, "Arsenal of Democracy: The Politics of National Security - From World War II to the War on Terrorism" at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, in Bowl 016, Robertson Hall, on the Princeton University campus. A book signing of Zelizer’s new book by the same name will follow the event.

Zelizer, received his B.A. at Brandeis University and Ph.D. at The Johns Hopkins University. He is one of the leading figures in the field of American political history and a well known public intellectual. Professor Zelizer is the author and editor of numerous books that examine U.S. political leaders, policies, and institutions since the New Deal. He is currently finishing work on three books: a history of the Jimmy Carter presidency, a history of the Reagan Revolution, and an edited volume about the George W. Bush presidency. His most recent book is titled “Arsenal of Democracy: The Politics of National Security - From World War II to the War on Terrorism” (Basic Books, 2009).

Zelizer is a commentator in the national and international television, radio, and print media. He was featured on a show by the History Channel, Great Moments on the Campaign Trail, which was awarded an Emmy in 2008. He is a regular contributor to CNN.Com, Politico, The Huffington Post, and the Washington Independent. He has also published in Newsweek, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, and The American Prospect.

This event is sponsored by the Woodrow Wilson School.  It is free and open to the public.