About becoming this inventor. And he keeps a notebook, actually, he keeps several notebooks and we have them at the museum. This is invention diary and sketch book where hes recording his ideas. Earl tupper, shirley, massachusetts. And then i think this is so fascinating, this first page starts with my purpose in life. And he really outlines sort of his goals for his career as an inventor. And then goes on and on. This diary is from the 1930s, as i said, and it really is hes inventing and trying to start a business inventing in probably the worst moment in American History, which is 1933, when 25 of americans are out of work. There are dozens of inventions in here. He tries all sorts of things, from personal Care Products like pocket combs to corsets, to my favorite, which is a rumble seat protector. So hes doing addons to cars, something that would keep you dry when youre sitting in your car. Thats one thing that he tries to patent it. He protects the idea, and he tried to market it.
And up next, a visit to the National Constitution center in philadelphia to learn about the exhibit constituting liberty from the declaration to the bill of rights. Our tour guide is president and ceo jeffrey rosen. The National Constitution center is a very special place. Its the only institution in america that has a charter from congress to disseminate information about the u. S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis. That means we bring together all sides in the constitutional debates that transfix america to debate not political issues but constitutional issues so that you the people can make up your own mind. We do that in three ways. With the museum of we the people, which is this Beautiful Museum here on Independence Hall in philadelphia, and im looking out on one of the most beautiful constitutional views in america, Independence Hall, where the declaration of independence and the constitution were drafted. Were also americas town hall, a center for debates and symposiums and po
Embellished with gold, silver and jewels by tiffany and company. And a 1948 tucker automobile. We also hear historical background from curator kathleen franz. Welcome to the Smithsonians National museum of American History and its really wonderful to welcome you in to our new floor that is looking at innovation and invention in america. And to start with that, we have some extraordinary patent models and examples of early invention and contemporary invention. We even have apple 1 up here, which is quite extraordinary. Youll see as we walk through the floor, the ways in which america has been so inventive and continues, that invention is one of the most important parts of our country. So lets walk through. As you come through, you start to see all these exhibitions that are focused on ways in which we have developed a new way of thinking, a new way of being, almost since time. Here we have the value of money. Which has the most extraordinary collection of gold and silver coins, paper, a
So as you are here with the Tucson National festival of books and the main library western National Parks association is very proud to present our special guest today , what a treat to have him back in tucson. With that, i introduce our moderator bill. Thank you. Yes, i am bill bill buckmaster i host a daily radio talkshow on kb oi a. M. 1030 the voice. Also you can listen to the program live anywhere in the world. By going to buckmaster show. Com. I hope you will check it out. Im excited to be here at the tucson festival of books and to be talking with Douglas Brinkley. Just to mention about the fest of your tax donation, taxdeductible donation really makes this all possible. It is a free eve so we do encourage you to visit the Student Union south ballroom or go to the website. Your gift will sternly make a tremendous a difference. Before we get into Douglas Brinkley i want to mention the way this will work, i will be talking oneonone with professor brinkley and then i will allow time
We have several author panels and call ins for you today. Topics range from fdr to education, women in washington, Guantanamo Bay and many in college sports. For the full schedule of events go to our website, booktv. Org and follow us on twitter to get schedule updates as well at booktv is our twitter handle. We are going to kick off todays live coverage with a conversation about Franklin Delano roosevelt and the environment, this is historian Douglas Brinkley. Booktv live from tucson. Good morning. Welcome to the tucson festival of books, the worlds greatest book festival. [applause] my name is jim cook, executive director of the National Parks association and sponsor of this session. Western National Parks association is the Nonprofit Organization partner of the National Park service. Our purpose is to educate visitors about the history, nature, cultural and recreational opportunities in 67 National Parks in 12 western states. Expose your kids to the best america has to offer. Also t