On Thursday, December 21, 2023, the presentation of Richard L. Jackson’ s book titled: "MAKΡIA KI AΓΑΠΗΜΕΝΟΙ, 80 χρόνια αμερικανικής διπλωματίας στην Ελλάδα, 1940-2020" (Hestia Publications) took place at the Athens College Theater.

Athens College President Professor Spiros N. Pollalis and United States Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis both addressed the event.

Speakers:

• Alexis Papahelas '79, Director of Kathimerini Newspaper
• Sotiris Rizas, Director of the Research Center for the Study of Modern Greek History of the Academy of Athens
• Ambassador Alexandra Papadopoulou, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
• Richard L. Jackson, diplomat/author, President of Anatolia College (1999-2009) and Athens College (2017-2020)

A discussion followed with the participation from Athens College and Psychico College High School students.

The presentation was moderated by journalist Iliana Magra.