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The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, the Institute works with local partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict.

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EVENT

First in War, First in Peace: Building Post-Conflict Stability and Democracy

Thursday, November 7 | 10:00am - 11:00am EST

Join USIP’s for this year’s “First in War, First in Peace” conversation. Named in honor of George Washington, who was famously eulogized as “first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen,” this annual series was created to engage and learn from our miliary veterans. This year’s program will explore our military’s recent contributions in conflict and post-conflict areas and examine how stability and democracy can lead to better peace and security in a region.