A Meet the Author Event:

Marines' Memorial is excited to host our very own Board Member, Jake Harriman, to our Meet the Author Series. We are honored to host his book launch party for Rescuing the Idea of America.

Drawing on his extraordinary journey as a Force Recon Marine. Jake shares a powerful and hopeful vision for bridging America's divides through service, leadership, and community. Rescuing the Idea of America is both a deeply personal memoir and a practical call to action, inviting readers to rediscover our shared American identity through five guiding principles: believe, serve, connect, lead, and restore.

Join us on October 15th for an inspiring evening as Jake discusses the stories behind the book, the experiences that shaped his mission, and why he believes that strengthening our communities, not waiting for politics to change, is the key to building a brighter future for our nation. Guests will enjoy a conversation with the author, an opportunity for Q&A, and a book signing to celebrate the launch of this timely and thought-provoking new release.

JAKE HARRIMAN

Jake graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy and served seven and a half years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Platoon Commander in both the Infantry and Force Recon. Following his service, Jake enrolled at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. While at Stanford, he founded Nuru International to eradicate extreme poverty in the world’s most unstable, vulnerable regions to help end violent extremism. Jake played a vital role in drafting, introducing, and passing groundbreaking new legislation called the Global Fragility Act of 2019 that equips America with new authorities and resources to prevent conflict and stabilize some of the most fragile regions of the world.

Jake is the Founder and President of The Brickyard, a nonprofit civic organization that aims to unite the country and strengthen our communities through social connection, service, and civic engagement.

About Rescuing the Idea of America

We can't wait for the politicians to act. It's up to us.

As a Force Recon Marine, Jake Harriman fought terrorists overseas. As the founder of Nuru International, he battled extreme poverty in Africa. Now he's taking on his biggest mission yet.

Harriman is founder and chairman of The Brickyard, a national nonprofit that is part of the growing movement to heal our divided nation and forge a better future. In Rescuing the Idea of America, Harriman shares both his inspiring personal story and a five-step code—believe, serve, connect, lead, and restore—for healing our country's divisions and becoming a nation that stands for the freedom of lasting, meaningful choices for all.

Political and cultural conflict is tearing our country apart. Our democracy is in peril. But change is possible. If we band together, we can rescue the Idea of America. Will you join the fight?

About The Brickyard

America is worth the work.

The Brickyard is a national civic and service organization that brings people together locally — across differences — to build trust, community, and leadership through action.

Brickyards are local chapters led by Veterans and service-minded leaders, hosting social gatherings, service events, and civic connection.

Each Brickyard brings together people from different backgrounds to serve their communities, build relationships, and strengthen local civic life.

Social media handles:

• Instagram: @brickyardus
• LinkedIn: The Brickyard
• Facebook: The Brickyard