Who:    Dr. John Ridpath, a retired associate professor of economics and intellectual history at York University in Toronto, Canada
What:   A talk entitled "America Under Attack: What Would the Other George Do?" followed by a Q&A
Where: Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Blvd., Irvine, CA
When:  Monday, February 24, 2003, starting at 7:30 PM

      The public and media are invited. Admission is free.

      IRVINE, CA--At this time in her history, America desperately needs leadership. Not the leadership of the poll-obsessed politicians. Not the pragmatic compromising of the Democrats, not the empty patriotic bromides of the Republicans, but the principled leadership of a moral giant.
      America needs another George Washington. Washington was America's greatest leader because of his integrity, courage, moral confidence and clearly held principles.
      George Bush, alas, is no George Washington. This lecture will explain why Washington was a great leader, examine the preconditions of such leadership, and indicate what is required for such leadership to re-appear in America and what a leader like George Washington would do in times such as these.
      Come and be inspired by a talk that salutes our Founders and their unique ideas that can save America.

Ayn Rand Institute senior writer John Ridpath is available for interviews on this topic.