A lively gathering at Villa Mosconi

Participants at the December 17th Forum meeting were treated to a Tour de Force presentation on General Longstreet which highlighted the strikingly unusual path of this former right-hand-man of Robert E. Lee, as Longstreet post-Appomattox did an incredible ‘about-face’ and became a dedicated ally of President Grant and a leader of the Louisiana Republican Party (which included significantly Black participation).

Nathan Burkan was one of our small but very select group of founding members in 2009 and remained an active member of our core team ever since then.

Jay hosted the session in his first role as Interim President.