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Early Access TicketsDaschle Dialogues

Daschle Dialogues presents:

Jon Meacham

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM

First Bank & Trust Arena

South Dakota State University

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Ticket reservations are open early for a select group of guests.

Your invitation entitles you to two complimentary reserved seats for the program.

Reserve your complimentary tickets before they go on sale to the public on February 25.

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Questions? Contact Megan Nelson via email or by calling (605) 697-7475.

About Our Guest Speaker

Jon Meacham, Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author, will be the featured guest at the Daschle Dialogues series on April 7.

One of America's foremost public intellectuals, Meacham is a frequent contributor to TIME and appears on MSNBC, CNN and other major news outlets to provide historical insight into current events. A former managing editor and editor at Newsweek, Meacham is also the creator of two popular History Channel podcasts, Hope Through History and It Was Said. His bestselling books include The Soul of America, His Truth Is Marching On (a biography of John Lewis), And There Was Light (a portrait of Abraham Lincoln) and The Call to Serve (honoring the legacy of President George H.W. Bush). His latest book, American Struggle, covers a wide spectrum of history, from 1619 to the twenty-first century.

Meacham’s remarkable body of work includes biographies of George H.W. Bush, Thomas Jefferson, and Andrew Jackson, as well as co-authoring Impeachment: An American History. A regular guest on programs such as Morning Joe and Real Time with Bill Maher, he has also appeared in Ken Burns' The Roosevelts. Meacham is a distinguished visiting professor at Vanderbilt University and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Biden in 2024.

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About Daschle Dialogues

Daschle Dialogues is the public component of the Thomas A. Daschle Congressional Research Study, which is committed to the care and preservation of Senator Tom Daschle's papers from 26 years in public life.

Daschle, a 1969 SDSU graduate, served in Congress from 1979 to 2005. He was one of the longest-serving Senate Democratic Leaders in history and one of only two to serve twice as both Majority and Minority Leader. Daschle Dialogues is underwritten entirely by private gifts.

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America 250

In 2026, the United States marks a historic milestone — the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. Known as America 250, this national commemoration provides an opportunity to reflect on the ideals that shaped the country, recognize the individuals and communities who have contributed to its growth, and inspire future generations to carry forward the promise of opportunity, innovation, and service.

As South Dakota’s land-grant university, South Dakota State University is proud to play a meaningful role in honoring this historic celebration. Through academic programming and educational initiatives, SDSU will engage students, faculty, and staff in exploring the historical and cultural significance of America 250.

This year’s Daschle Dialogues with historian Jon Meacham is part of the university’s America 250 offerings.

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