Edward M. Kennedy Institute board member Cody Keenan, who partnered with President Barack Obama as his speechwriter for 14 years, shares an intimate glimpse into how they co-created language to address some of the most challenging instances in recent American history, including how to address America after yet another mass shooting. Keenan also shares Obama’s innermost thoughts on race, his use that week of the one word you can’t say, and what it’s like to be edited by Obama – a relentless perfectionist – during a late-night, one-on-one writing session in the First Family’s private residence.

Cody Keenan and the Kennedy Institute are pleased to welcome visitors back to the replica Senate Chamber for a live program followed by a book signing.

This is a free program; tickets are available in advance by registration.

Doors will open at 6pm, and seats are first come, first served.

7:00pm - Program Start
8:15pm - Program End
8:30pm – 9:00pm - Book signing