Capturing the Human Drama of 9/11 and D-Day Through Oral History with Garrett Graff

Garrett M. Graff, Capturing the Human Drama Through History, Tuesday, September 10th

Get ready for this incredibly moving virtual chat with New York Times bestselling author Garrett Graff! In The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11, Graff draws on never-before-published transcripts, recently declassified documents, and original interviews and stories from nearly five hundred government officials, first responders, witnesses, survivors, friends, and family members to paint the most comprehensive, minute-by-minute account of the September 11 attacks yet, all told in the words of those who experienced that dramatic and tragic day. 

In his most recent work, When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day, Graff explores the full impact of a world changing event: D-Day, one of history’s greatest and most unbelievable military and human triumphs. This book dives deep into the complexities—from the secret creation of landing plans by top government and military officials and organization of troops, to the moment the boat doors opened to reveal the beach where men fought for their lives and the future of the free world.