Name is Kevin Butterfield good evening everyone my name is Kevin Butterfield Kevin Butterfield, the mount lady Ladies Association that rescue mount vernon in the 1850s which continues to protect and preserve it today. I wanna welcome it to their conversation about George Washingtons farewell address. On september 19th 1796 drones in announce to the world that he would not seek reelection to the presidency. His letter to friends and citizens offered some of the most thorough, thoughtful, even inspiring advice which had everyone given to the American People. More than a few genuine warnings were concluded there as well. A good number of the hopes and fears that remain with us as the nation are discussed in this now 225yearold document. Much of what we debate and discuss in 24 century american politics is addressed here in one form or another. In recognition of the 225th anniversary of this document, we brought together a an incredible lineup of talented scholars to reflect on the relevan
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Play cspan radio. Powered by cable. My name is jeremy collins. Im the director of conferences and symposia here at the National World war ii museum. It is my pleasure to have with us doctor leah garrett, who is a professor at Hunter College at City University of new york, her last book was young lions, one that i have not read but it is really of interest to me. I need to get on that next. How jewish authors reinvented the american war novel. It was shortlisted for several major literary awards. She is here to talk about her latest book, x troop the secret jewish commandoes of world war ii, which has received wide and high praise. The reviews are great from cnn, the daily mail in the uk, stars and stripes. And i think leah told me that there are a couple of other big publications that are going to have some glowing reviews soon. So, without further ado, lets get into the program and welcome dr. Leah garrett. Thank you for joining us and please tell us a little bit about the book before
The presidency. His letter to friends and citizens offered some of the most thorough, thoughtful, even inspiring advice which had everyone given to the American People. More than a few genuine warnings were concluded there as well. A good number of the hopes and fears that remain with us as the nation are discussed in this now 225yearold document. Much of what we debate and discuss in 24 century american politics is addressed here in one form or another. In recognition of the 225th anniversary of this document, we brought together a an incredible lineup of talented scholars to reflect on the relevance of the farewell dress today. We are joined by john avlon, the commentator senior political analyst, anchor on cnn, appearing on new day every morning. He is the author of books including the one we are discussing today, washingtons farewell. A book on Abraham Lincoln coming out next february. His work is going to be important to our conversation here tonight. As will the work of one Linds