Thomas C. Sorensen Policy Seminar Series Featuring Congressman Don Bacon

Congressman Don Bacon
Congressman Don Bacon

On October 18th, from 2-3pm at the Great Plains Art Museum, Congressman Don Bacon will give a talk titled, "U.S. Foreign Policy: A View from the House of Representatives."

Congressman Bacon, representing the 2nd congressional district of Nebraska, served nearly 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in electronic warfare, intelligence, reconnaissance, and public affairs, before retiring as a Brigadier General. Congressman Bacon is a combat veteran having served four deployments in the Middle East, most notably in 2007 to 2008 in Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. His military decorations include the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, two Bronze Stars, two Legion of Merits, and five Meritorious Service Medals. He was also named Europe’s top Air Force Wing Commander. Congressman Bacon was elected to Congress in 2016. He serves on the House Committee on Agriculture, House Committee on Armed Services, and the House Committee on Small Business.

This event is part of the Public Policy Center’s Thomas C. Sorensen Policy Seminar Series supported by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Arts & Sciences through the Thomas C. Sorensen Endowment.

Co-sponsors include University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center for Civic Engagement, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

More details at: http://ppc.unl.edu/thomas-c-sorensen-seminar-u-s-foreign-policy-view-house-representatives-featuring-congressman-don-bacon/