Marshall and FDR in 1945
Join us as filmmaker David Taylor examines the relationship between General George C. Marshall and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during the last year of the war, as the president's health was failing. David will show extracts from his film series, “FDR - A presidency revealed,” which was produced for the History Channel, and “D-Day to Berlin,” a BBC documentary he co-produced that includes previously unseen color footage of the allied landings. Marshall historian Rachel Thompson will be joining David to reflect on Marshall’s relationship with his Commander in Chief.
SPEAKER BIO
Hailing from Nottinghamshire, England, David Taylor came to the United States in the 1970s as a high school student. He became the BBC Washington producer in 1981 and in 1992 began his career as a documentary producer. He has researched, written and produced well over 25 documentary films and received a Peabody and Emmy awards for his coverage of U.S. and military history. During his career, he has had the opportunity to get to spend time with a host of remarkable historic figures, and he takes great delight in sharing the stories surrounding the creation of the films.
REGISTRATION
Registration is capped at 75 attendees due to space constraints. Only registered participants will be admitted to this event.
Stay tuned for one more presentation in January 2025 on the battle of Fallujah, Iraq, with special guest Lieutenant General Natonski, who commanded U.S. forces during the operation. Date to come.
VENUE & PARKING
Thomas Balch Library is located at 208 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia. An ADA ramp is located in the rear of the building and there is elevator access to the lower level where we will meet.
Limited parking (16 spaces, plus 1 reserved for Handicap Access) is available free of charge at the rear of Thomas Balch Library.
The Leesburg Town Hall Parking Garage is located approximately two blocks east of the library at 25 West Market Street. Parking in the garage is free for the first two hours.
On-street parking is free after 5 p.m. on weekdays, all day on weekends and on holidays.