A discussion with three caretakers of smithsonian documents and artifacts. Andary of congress, archivist of the United States, in the others. They talk about the challenges and opportunities they see in the years ahead. This is 50 minutes. We are in the library of congress. For a conversation with three people responsible for conserving the nations history and treasures. My question is for carla hayden, starting this job in the fall of 2016. Why did you take this job . Let me have you finish this sentence. I took this job because i want to carla i wanted to open this wonderful Treasure Chest to as many people as possible. The room we are in now has 6 stradivarius violins and original scores from beethoven, hayden, no relation. Iginal scor hayden, no relation. There are so many things here. David ferriero, do you remember what you said yes . Why you said yes . Ferriero i said yes because of the opportunity to participate in and administers andi was serious about, thought that the Nation
The mcallen theater at the National Archives. On the archivist of the United States and its a pleasure to welcome you here this evening. Whether you were joining us physically in our theater or watching on youtube, or joining us with our friends from cspan2, welcome. At the bill of rights day. Since Franklin Roosevelt first on december 15, 1941, it has served as reminder we should not take for granted the right to protect this document. Is a constitutional sources project and we thank them for their support. Forward begin tonights discussion let me tell you but to programs coming up the next month. Noon,sday, january 17 at we will talk about the new book three days in january Dwight Eisenhowers final mission about his prophetic farewell address. At noon on the next two days, january 18 at january 19, well show selection of films. We will focus on inaugural events. Programs and exhibitions can be found on our monthly calendar in print or online at archives. Gov. There are also copies in
Susan david ferriero, do you remember why you said yes . I said yes because of the opportunity to participate in and administers and i was serious about, and thought that the National Archives have a role to play in transparency. Susan dr. Skorton, why did you say yes to such a different gig . Dr. Skorton part of the goes back to my dad, who was a nationalist citizen. Were a little corny. He said if you can do something for the country, you should do it. I felt like i had some small part in telling the story of america. I knew that libraries and museums are one of the most trusted kinds of institutions in the u. S. At a time when not every institution is trusted. I thought it would be nice to the sector. Susan i wish the camera had been rolling when you all sat down. How often do you all caps together do you all get together like this . Ms. Hayden we will be doing more of this type of discussion about what we can do together. This is the third time where we have had a chance tour toget