CSTW Director Dr. Chris Magra Discusses the Military History of the Declaration of Independence at Farragut Rotary Club
On September 18, 2026, Dr. Chris Magra, Director of the Center for the Study of Tennesseans and War and professor of early American history at the University of Tennessee, delivered a lecture to the Rotary Club of Farragut at the Farragut Community Center.
Dr. Magra’s presentation examined the military history of the Declaration of Independence and the wider American Revolutionary War. Drawing on his expertise in the maritime dimensions of the Revolution, he explored the conflict that accompanied the colonies’ decision to declare independence and the military forces that helped shape the founding of the United States.
As Director of the Center for the Study of Tennesseans and War, Dr. Magra also shared the Center’s commitment to examining how war has influenced the people, communities, and culture of Tennessee.
The Center is grateful to the Rotary Club of Farragut for the opportunity to engage local residents in a conversation about the American Revolution and the enduring significance of its military history.