Brilliance & Blunders: A Day of Historic Decisions
Document Type
Lecture
Publication Date
9-3-2025
Abstract
Dr. Robert Watson discusses brilliance and blunders in presidential history at a lifelong learning society lecture at Vi at Aventura, hosted by Florida International University (FIU), at 11 a.m. on Sept. 3, 2025.
Description: OLLI at FIU fall term launches with a high-energy, thought-provoking event led by the always dynamic Dr. Robert Watson. Get ready for a full day of engaging conversation, spirited debate, and great company-- including Lunch and valet parking at the beautiful VI at Aventura.
11:00 a.m. – History’s Greatest Hits Start your day with an interactive exploration of the 25 Best Decisions in History—from daring breakthroughs to brilliant choices that changed the world. Prof. Watson will challenge you to think critically, weigh in, and defend your favorites!
12:30 pm – Enjoy a delicious Lunch with Prof. Watson and your fellow attendees
1:30 p.m. – History’s Biggest Blunders Return for the flip side as Prof. Watson takes us through the 25 Worst Decisions in History—those spectacular missteps that shaped our past in all the wrong ways.
Publisher
Florida International University (FIU)
Host
Vi at Aventura
City/State
Aventura, FL
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Recommended Citation
Watson, R. P. (2025, September 3). Brilliance & blunders: A day of historic decisions [Lecture]. Vi Aventura, Aventura, FL, United States.
