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Dinner with Oppenheimer
and Truman

This year, the Institute will honor two individuals whose lives changed the course of history during World War II, Manhattan Project Director, Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and President Harry Truman.

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Saturday, November 16, 2024

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6:00 PM Reception | 7:00 PM Program and Dinner

location

The Phoenician  | Scottsdale, Arizona

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Dinner Co-Chairs

ELLEN & HOWARD KATZ
MARGOT & DENNIS KNIGHT

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A man and a woman stand together indoors, smiling at the camera. The woman wears a checkered jacket and the man is in a suit with a blue striped tie. A large abstract artwork is visible in the background.

Evening Benefactors

Christy & Daryl Burton | Sue & Bud Selig

Honorary Co-Chairs

Nita & Phil Francis | Lois & Steve Savage

Previous History Dinners

We invite you to explore previous history dinners and photos below.

Walter Isaacson Learn More ➜
David Blight Learn More ➜
David Eisenhower Learn More ➜
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Ron Chernow Learn More ➜
Ambassador Caroline Kennedy Learn More ➜
Doris Kearns Goodwin Learn More ➜
Jon Meacham Learn More ➜
Cita Stelzer Learn More âžœ