Understanding the 'Turbulence' in the House: A Conversation with Historian Fred Beuttler
Join us to explore the history behind this unprecedented moment in the U.S. House of Representatives.
About the Event
Why did the U.S. House of Representatives remove its Speaker for the first time in American history? How will the House choose its next Speaker? And how can history help us to understand this dynamic and challenging political moment?
Join us for a conversation with Fred Beuttler, Graham School Instructor and former Deputy Historian of the U.S. House of Representatives. In recent days, Dr. Beuttler's commentary on the unfolding situation in the House has appeared in media from Real Clear Policy to The National Review. Our conversation will dive deeper into his insights on this moment and explore how the lessons of history can help inform the decisions of our future.
(Note: The word "turbulence" in the event title references Henry Clay's observation about the U.S. House of Representatives in the early 1800s.)
Who's Speaking
Fred Beuttler
Lecturer in the Graham School’s Master of Liberal Arts program and former Deputy Historian, U.S. House of Representatives
Fred W. Beuttler received his Ph.D. in history from the University of Chicago and then went on to become the Deputy Historian of the U.S. House of Representatives and, later, an Associate Dean at the University of Chicago.
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