The Pierce Brigade presents “A Hotel Goes to Peace, not War: The Story of the Mount Washington Hotel and the International Monetary Conference at Bretton Woods” presented by Carl Lindblade of the UNH Speakers Bureau on April 24 at 7:00 p.m. This program is part of a year long series focused on New Hampshire history and culture. Held at the Pierce Manse in Concord, the Brigade Lecture Series is free and open to the public.
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This presentation covers the 1944 International Monetary Conference at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, NH. In preparation for the conference, the resort, which had been closed because of the war, was quickly reopened, hastily staffed and redecorated. It also traces the "world" from the close of WWI, with Germany rendered unable to survive, giving rise to Wiemar and of course the Third Reich, WWII, and on to Bretton Woods. One of the fascinating parts of the story is that the Chief US negotiator was also a master spy for the Russians, so all the US tactics at the conference were being fed to the Russians. Much of the economic turmoil of today is related to the topics at Bretton Woods: The World Bank, The International Monetary fund, and currency stabilization.
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Carl began his hotel career at the Balsams Resort in Dixville Notch and for the past 40+ years has operated 3 and 4 diamond hotels and resorts. In addition to years of hands on experience he brings a commitment to community and industry service. Among his assignments he was a delegate to the 1995 White House Conference on Travel and Tourism, Interim Director of the NH office of Travel and Tourism Development, Innkeeper of the Year, Travel Person of the Year, Past President of the NH Lodging and Restaurant Association and American Hotel and Lodging Association Volunteer of the Year. He is currently a lecturer in the hospitality management department at the University of New Hampshire where he enjoys teaching as it affords him the opportunity to share experiences with students. In 2009, as a volunteer, Carl coached the Conway New Hampshire Kennett High School's Lodging Class to a national championship in a competition sponsored by the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
“The UNH Speaker’s Bureau has long had a reputation for excellent presenters and interesting topics,” commented Joan Woodhead, President of the Pierce Brigade. “We are pleased to be hosting Carl Lindblade and his program of the International Monetary Conference this month as part of our ongoing lecture series at the Pierce Manse.”
Brigade Lecture Series programs occur on the fourth Thursday of each month and are open to the public. For the complete 2014 program calendar please visit www.piercemanse.org.
About the Pierce Brigade
The Pierce Brigade is the membership organization dedicated to preserving the home and legacy of President Franklin Pierce. President Pierce and his family owned the Pierce Manse from 1842-1848. In 1971, the Pierce Manse was saved from demolition by the Pierce Brigade and moved to its current location at 14 Horseshoe Pond Lane in Concord, New Hampshire. For more information, visit www.piercemanse.org
