Join the Hoover Presidential Foundation for a special public presentation by author and historian Lisa Ossian examining one of the most significant chapters of Herbert Hoover’s post-presidential humanitarian work. This program explores Hoover’s leadership of a global famine survey at the request of President Harry Truman following World War II, during which Hoover traveled to more than 30 countries to assess food shortages and mobilize international cooperation. Ossian’s presentation provides a deeper historical context on how these efforts influenced the formation of modern humanitarian relief systems, including UNICEF, and complements the themes of the Hoover on the Road traveling exhibit. Free and open to the public.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
• Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
• Speaker: Lisa Ossian, Author & Historian
• Location: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
• Address: 360 W. 11th Street, Dubuque, IA
• Admission: Free and open to the public