In Person: Author Event with Ted Aldrich

On September 1, 1939, the day Germany invaded Poland to launch World War II, Gen. George Marshall was sworn in as chief of staff of the U.S. Army. Ten months later, Roosevelt appointed the prominent elder statesmen Henry Stimson secretary of war. For the next five years, from adjoining offices where the door between them was always left open, Marshall and Stimson headed the army machine that ground down the Axis. Their effort, one of the greatest feats of management in the history of the world, was also one of the most consequential collaborations of the twentieth century.  The Partnership tells the story of how they worked together to win World War II and reshape not only the United States, but the world. Join author Ted Aldrich as he discusses his highly acclaimed book.

Edward “Ted” Aldrich was born and raised in Rowayton, Connecticut.  He attended Colgate University and received an MBA in finance from Boston College, Aldrich began a career in banking with UBS in New York.  Aldrich currently works as the head of corporate development for Auramet Trading, one of the world’s largest physical precious metals merchants in the world.

Aldrich’s love of history began on the day he entered the 2^nd grade at Rowayton Elementary School and saw portraits of all the U.S. presidents on the wall of his classroom.  Since that day one of his primary hobbies has been the study of history.  The Partnership is the first book he has written. 

Aldrich and his wife Susie have lived in Westport since 1999 where they raised three sons. 

Books will be available to purchase.