Friends of the LBJ Library | Jan, 27 2026 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Ambassador Rahm Emanuel joins us to talk about the future of the Democratic Party, the current Congress and his thoughts on the year ahead, and his distinguished life of public service. The conversation will be moderated by Mark Updegrove, President and CEO of the LBJ Foundation.
This program is hosted by the Friends of the LBJ Library and will be held in the Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium.
About the speaker
Rahm Emanuel most recently served as the United States Ambassador to Japan. As Ambassador, Emanuel helped deepen the U.S. - Japan alliance, including support for Japan's increased defense spending and expanded military cooperation. He promoted Japan's leadership in Indo-Pacific key security initiatives and participated in the historic trilateral summit at Camp David that reaffirmed that cooperation between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
Emanuel has devoted his career to public service: as Mayor of Chicago, as Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama, as a United States Congressman serving Illinois’s 5th Congressional District, and as a key member of President Bill Clinton’s administration.
Location and Parking
The LBJ Auditorium is located on the lower level of the LBJ complex at 2313 Red River St. Access to the auditorium will be through the lobby of the LBJ School of Public Affairs. Parking information will be shared with registered attendees.
To RSVP:
Please register using the form below. This event is open to members of the Friends of the LBJ Library (at the Individual level and above) and students, staff, and faculty of the LBJ School of Public Affairs.
