ABILENE, Kan. — The Eisenhower, Roosevelt, and Truman Presidential Libraries invite emerging scholars to submit a presentation abstract to be a featured speaker during the annual WWII Commemorative Symposium. The 2027 symposium is virtual only and will be held the first week of June to align with the D-Day anniversary. This year's theme is War Residuals: Global Economics in a Post-War Recovery.

Submissions should address key aspects of global economics in the aftermath of WWI or WWII. Suitable topics include, but are not limited to, the transition of American women out of the wartime workforce, or the economic strains of rationing and famine across post-war Europe.

Each program is scheduled for one hour. The guest speaker will present their topic for approximately 40 minutes allowing time for audience participation and questions at the end. Each program wraps up with a Scholar Spotlight where we get to learn a little bit more about each of these up and coming scholars.

Submission packets should include the presentation abstract, applicant contact information, education status and academic goals summary. Email submission packets to andrea.murphy@nara.gov with the subject line WWII Symposium no later than April 25, 2027. Selected participants will be notified May 15 and will receive a modest honorarium.

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