Cork, Cover Stories and Covert War: FDR's Hidden Tree Front

Was a trip to Spain and Portugal to buy cork really just about supply, or something more secretive? This program explores how wartime intelligence, strategic materials, and global intrigue intersected during World War II. Discover how something as ordinary as cork became a strategic asset, and consider whether mapping cork trees in America could have helped win the war.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (meet inside bookstore exhibit area)

Schedule

Contact Information

Ranger Joe Mohr
(202) 426-6841

Event Type

• Talk