When: Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. EDT
Online only: https://www.brookings.edu/events/how-veterans-can-protect-american-democracy
What: Democracies around the world are under attack and authoritarianism is on the march in nations like Turkey, Venezuela, Hungary, and Poland, resulting in an unprecedented loss of public faith in our institutions and troubling hyper partisanship here at home. Many Americans understand that democratic values must be protected and passed from one generation to the next, and few take this obligation more seriously than the men and women who have sworn an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and placed their bodies in harm's way in the defense of the nation. This spirit of service to the country does not end when one leaves the military, and most veterans believe it is their duty to continue to protect American democracy as engaged citizens
On August 24, Brookings will host a two-part panel discussion on the state of American democracy and the role veterans can play to protect our democracy.
Viewers can submit questions by emailing events@brookings.edu or on Twitter using #VeteransDemocracy.