And memorial in kansas city, missouri, hosted this event. Its just over an hour. Hello. Welcome, everyone, to your National World war i museum and memorial. Im Camille Kulig Program Specialist and thrilled to have everyone joining us here this afternoon. Whether you have braved the rain, congratulations. You made it. Or if youre warm at home watching through our live stream. Today we have the pleasure of hosting dr. Rudy daniels who is going to present his lecture, the Great Railroad war, United States Railroad Operations in world war i. Today we also have the pleasure of being joined by one of the museum and memorials esteemed board members. He is going to speak more about his ample experiences with railways in the midwest. And his connection to the museum and memorial. Without further ado, please help me in welcoming dave everick. Thank you very much. Yeah, im really pleasured to join you today. We have a great guest and dr. Ru rudy daniels who is going to join us. Ive been with the