Nassau Community College Hosts
“Operation Democracy” Civics Summit
 October 24

October 21, 2025, Garden City, NY – Nassau Community College will be the site of the annual “Operation Democracy” Civics Summit.  The high school civics summit will take place on Friday, October 24, in several rooms in the College Center Building.

During the event, David Spinnato from the East Meadow Union Free School District will speak about Flags for Freedom.  The film Sixth of June will be shown, as will the trailer for Mother of Normandy.  This year’s morning keynote speaker is Helen Patton, granddaughter of General George S. Patton and a producer and actress in such films as A Father’s Revenge, In the Shadow of War, and Black Jack.  Patton is also the founder of the Patton Foundation, which seeks to preserve WWII history through stories and events.  Patton, who’s organization perpetuates the memory of her grandfather, believes in liberation and reconciliation for every generation. 

The summit’s afternoon keynote speakers are:

Jean Quetier – Mayor of Sainte-Mère-Èglise, the first town in Normandy to be liberated on D-Day Maurice Renaud – A respected remembrance leader in Normandy
Doug Stebleton – An award-winning documentary filmmaker
Jeff Stoffer – Director, Media & Communications for The American Legion

The Operation Democracy Civics Summit continues its commitment to educating students on the sacrifices members of our military have made throughout our history.  For more information about this event contact margaret@operationdemocracy.org.

About Nassau Community College
Nassau Community College, a campus of the State University of New York, provides a comprehensive public college experience designed to transform lives through higher education. Serving 17,000 full-time, part-time and continuing education students, NCC offers more than 70 programs that lead to an associate’s degree or certificate. Through on-campus and online offerings, the College educates local and international students and boasts 164,000 alumni. Situated on 225 acres in Garden City, Long Island, the college grounds reside in historic Nassau County, one of the most desirable locations to live in the United States and an epicenter for business and careers. Since 1959, NCC has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence, affordability, and ease of transferability to four-year schools. 

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