Stars and Stripes Museum to host military journalism panel, bestselling author Nov. 7

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library will host a military journalism panel discussion and its annual fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.

The events will bring military journalism leaders and bestselling World War II author Alex Kershaw to southeast Missouri, where the first Stars and Stripes newspaper was printed in 1861.
Veterans, military families, students and community members are invited to attend.

The afternoon panel, titled “Stars and Stripes at a Crossroads: A Conversation on Editorial Independence,” will begin at 1:30 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m.

Four panelists will discuss challenges facing the newspaper, its future and the importance of independent reporting for military personnel and their families.

Panelists include:
– Max D. Lederer Jr., former Stars and Stripes publisher and U.S. Army veteran.
– Capt. William “Bill” Urban, U.S. Navy public affairs officer and military deputy to the publisher at Stars and Stripes.
– Cindy Elmore, former Stars and Stripes reporter, author and professor at East Carolina University.
– Lucas Green, Iraq War veteran, former Missouri Army National Guard member and southeast Missouri business owner.

Mark Horvit, a professor at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and former executive director of Investigative Reporters and Editors, will moderate the discussion.
The panel will focus on how a military newspaper maintains editorial independence while covering the institution that supports it.

Tickets cost $30, and seating is limited to 100 attendees.

Reservations are available through the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library website.

Bestselling World War II author Alex Kershaw is also scheduled to appear during the museum’s annual evening fundraiser.

The event will highlight stories of military service, courage and the importance of preserving military history.