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Special & Seasonal Programs

Here at the crossroads of sacred and civic life, the Cathedral’s public programs offer opportunities to open your mind by changing your heart. You’re invited to join us, in-person or online, as we dive deep into issues of faith, social justice and civic responsibility.

The Marshall Plan: Democracy, Faith and America’s Role in the World

75 years ago, the United States did something extraordinary: It debited precious resources to rebuild a war-torn world. Acting out of both generosity and of self-interest, the nation undertook the Marshall Plan, a profound effort to create a safer, better, freer world. What are the lessons of this experience for America today? Is a divided country capable of big things? Can democracies truly rise to the challenges inherent to a world of appetite and ambition? A conversation with David Ignatius, Joe Scarborough, and Jon Meacham.