NASA’s Chief Historian to Challenge Popular Moon Race Narrative at Upcoming Lecture

NASA’s chief historian will share the story of the race to the moon, with insights from declassified United States and Soviet archival materials, during the 2019 History Forum at Duquesne.

Dr. Bill Barry will present The Race to the Moon: New Perspectives for the 50^th Anniversary Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Power Center Ballroom.

Barry, who has served as chief historian since 2010, will address and challenge popular narratives regarding the moon landing. Prepare to be surprised, as the race was closer than previously thought. Barry began to work for NASA in 2001 after retiring from a 22-year career in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1979, earned his master’s degree from Stanford University in 1987 and a doctorate from Oxford University in 1996.

The Department of History has hosted the History Forum since the late 1960s, drawing national and international scholars to address topics of current as well as historical and academic interest.

The History Forum is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. For more information, visit www.duq.edu/historyforum.