The Morrill Memorial Library is pleased to partner with the Tewksbury Public Library and other MLN libraries to bring a series of virtual history programs to our communities. On Tuesday, August 23 at 2:00pm, join us on Zoom for "The Energy Crisis of the 1970s," presented by Joshua Montanari, Education Specialist and Volunteer Docent Coordinator at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library.

Have you heard the phrase, "Not since the ‘70s" lately? On February 2, 1977, less than two weeks after assuming the Presidency, Jimmy Carter addressed the nation in a televised "fireside chat" to speak to Americans about the looming Energy Crisis. What tools and resources does the Constitution provide the Executive branch to take during such a crisis? What role do the other branches of government play? This program will examine the 39th President's response to this crisis through the lens of primary sources of the Carter Library and National Archives.

This program will NOT be recorded. Registration is required; please sign up HERE. Note that Zoom details will come from the Tewksbury Public Library, the hosting institution.