And watch on cspan and other venues. David, particularly in his book race in the union, has examined the postwar culture in america and eric has literally written the book reconstruction. And his wonderful new book that takes a look at lincolns evolution on this issue, where it took the country. Let me start by observing something that you all know, which is we are living in or maybe living through is a better phrase an era in which raw emotions are being continually laid bare about the status of americans, race relations, refugee status. We all know recent examples. Let me tell you about one that occurred some months ago, but may have slipped through the cracks as we focus on current events. In the summer, Hillary Clinton was appearing in iowa, defending her choice, interestingly, as Abraham Lincoln as her favorite president. They asked secretary clinton, who is your favorite president . She said, im sorry, bill. Its Abraham Lincoln. [laughter] why, she was asked. She said because he
And watch on cspan and other venues. David, particularly in his book race in the union, has examined the postwar culture in america and eric has literally written the book reconstruction. And his wonderful new book that takes a look at lincolns evolution on this issue, where it took the country. Let me start by observing something that you all know, which is we are living in or maybe living through is a better phrase an era in which raw emotions are being continually laid bare about the status of americans, race relations, refugee status. We all know recent examples. Let me tell you about one that occurred some months ago, but may have slipped through the cracks as we focus on current events. In the summer, Hillary Clinton was appearing in iowa, defending her choice, interestingly, as Abraham Lincoln as her favorite president. They asked secretary clinton, who is your favorite president . She said, im sorry, bill. Its Abraham Lincoln. [laughter] why, she was asked. She said because he
Well, good morning, everyone. Welcome. Thank you for coming out on a rare, warm winter morning in new york. I am delighted to be with my friends and colleagues. There are no three people in the United States who are, who know more about this subject, have been more insightful about it, have produced more about it and articulate its lingering issues and controversies for the benefit of all of us, indeed, and watch on cspan and other venues. David particularly in his book race in the union, has examined the postwar culture in america and eric has literally written the book reconstruction. Ednas wonderful new book that takes a look at lincolns evolution on this issue, where it took the country. Let me start by observing something that you all know, which is we are living in or maybe living through is a better phrase an era in which raw emotions are being continually laid bare about the status of americans, race relations, refugee status. We all know recent examples. Let me tell you about
The Supreme Court from 20012009. Frank is the author, coauthor or editor of several books, including judging lincoln, lincoln as hero, and most recently the lincoln assassination riddle, which was published in 2016. The most important of his publications is the one he coauthored with harold and me, which was published in 2006. His awards include the Abraham Lincoln associations lincoln the lawyer award and the aura of lincoln, the highest honor bestowed by the state of illinois. Frank also married well. [ laughter ] we are reminded, we are reminded that great men usually have extraordinary women at their sides who are doing their own thing. I and frank certainly is in that category. He will address the topic reconstruction after lincoln. [ applause ] thank you very much, edna, and youre absolutely right. I married a great lady. Believe be weve been married 50 years. [ applause ] and how anyone could put up with me for 50 years is deserving of great awards. [ laughter ] this paper could
The Supreme Court from 20012009. Frank is the author, coauthor or editor of several books, including judging lincoln, lincoln as hero, and most recently the lincoln assassination riddle, which was published in 2016. The most important of his publications is the one he coauthored with harold and me, which was published in 2006. His awards include the Abraham Lincoln associations lincoln the lawyer award and the aura of lincoln, the highest honor bestowed by the state of illinois. Frank also married well. [ laughter ] we are reminded, we are reminded that great men usually have extraordinary women at their sides who are doing their own thing. I and frank certainly is in that category. He will address the topic reconstruction after lincoln. [ applause ] thank you very much, edna, and youre absolutely right. I married a great lady. Believe be weve been married 50 years. [ applause ] and how anyone could put up with me for 50 years is deserving of great awards. [ laughter ] this paper could