Revolutions and Banana Wars: US Intervention in Latin America from the Monroe Doctrine to the Cold War with Paolo Di Gregorio

For the last 200 years, the United States has had a complex, often controversial,
relationship with our southern neighbors. Recent events in South America and the
Caribbean illustrate that the story of this relationship is still unfolding. This illustrated talk
examines the history of US involvement in the Americas, and the politics, economics, and
ideologies that shaped the story. Rescheduled from February cancellation. Paolo Di
Gregorio is a historian, archaeologist and educator. He is a Visiting Lecturer in the History Department
at Bridgewater State University, and his passion for telling stories of our past is enthusiastically received
by Acton’s older adults!

Open to out-of-towners 60+ for $5

*Friends of the Acton Council on Aging provides financial support for this event.