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An Evening with David French

David French is senior counsel at the American Center for Law and Justice. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School, past president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, and recipient of the 2012 American Conservative Union’s Ronald Regan Award.
The author of multiple books, David is a contributor to National Review Online, a columnist for Patheos, and a regular guest on talk radio. He has appeared on ABC World News Tonight, The O’Reilly Factor, and CNN Newsroom, among others.
David is a Captain in the United States Army Reserve and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Iraq from 2007 to 2008. He currently serves as Brigade Judge Advocate for the 1st Brigade, 104th Division.
The author of multiple books, David is a contributor to National Review Online, a columnist for Patheos, and a regular guest on talk radio. He has appeared on ABC World News Tonight, The O’Reilly Factor, and CNN Newsroom, among others.
David is a Captain in the United States Army Reserve and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Iraq from 2007 to 2008. He currently serves as Brigade Judge Advocate for the 1st Brigade, 104th Division.
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