A Campaign Conversation: Lessons from U.S. Senator Daniel Brewster and the Political World of the 1960s

War hero and U.S. Senator Daniel B. Brewster lived a life full of inspiring highs, debilitating lows, and historic political feats. Join John W. Frece, former Maryland State House Bureau Chief for the Baltimore Sun and author of Self-Destruction: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of U.S. Senator Daniel B. Brewster, for a talk exploring Brewster’s life and career through touchpoints, such as his compelling run in the 1964 presidential primary election and his fight for civil rights in Maryland. 

Frece will chronicle Brewster’s rise, fall, and redemption in conversation with Gerry Brewster, Esq., former member of the Maryland House of Delegates and son of the late senator, along with published historian, editor, and MCHC Trustee Charles W. Mitchell. Written with access to interviews, Brewster’s papers from the University of Maryland’s Hornbake Library, personal diaries, and more, Self-Destruction offers insight into the challenges and triumphs faced by Senator Brewster. 

A book signing and light reception will follow. Copies of Self-Destruction will be available for purchase in the MCHC Museum Store. Registration is required.