Understanding in the modern period in reconstruction, and we have two speakers this morning. We have Vernon Burton whos from clemson university, and we have Brooke Thomas who is from the university of california at irvine. Both of them are stunningly important scholars in this world. Vernon burton is the judge matthew j. Perry distinguished chair of history and a professor of pan african studying, sociology and anthology and Computer Science at clemson university, which is to say hes mostly the entire university at this point. His i could read all of his distinguished awards and honors, and then he wouldnt have time to talk. I can only say that he has written a number of very important books. He has given major lectures at many institutions, most recently the annual lecture in southern history at the university of arkansas, and he his books have been in the book of the month club, the history book club, and other clubs. I have always hoped that i could be in a club that vernon was a me
I think you just took a narrative stance . Which means he has more time to write and more time to talk and more time to educate all of us. I am honored that he has come here again and he was here a couple years ago. I am honored that he was back today. [ applause ] two i hope we have time for questions and answers. They can state a popular memory, largely as betrayal and popular media. I want to look at the politics of the betrayal of Andrew Johnsons impeachment. My primary works would be Thomas Dixons klansman. And john f. Kennedy run the kennedy room. My thesis is that these were for trailed as part of the misrule. Although political factors inevitably influence impeachment under the misdemeanor, only theres been a legal trance aggression. Because many of you know the reschedules of senator with personal principle patriotism and bylaw over partisan politics. This one chapter on johnsons impeachment which as most of you know failed by conviction by one vote. These are the illustration
Have two speakers this morning. We have Vernon Burton whos from clemson university, and we have Brooke Thomas who is from the university of california at irving. Both of them are stunningly important scholars in this world. Vernon burton is the judge matthew j. Perry distinguished chair of history and a professor of panafrican studies, sociology and anthropology and Computer Science at clemson university, which is to say hes mostly the entire university at this point. His i could read all of his distinguished awards and honors, and then he wouldnt have time to talk. I can only say that he has written a number of very important books. He has given major lectures at many institutions, most recently the annual lecture in southern history at the university of arkansas, and he his books have been in the book of the month club, the history book club, and other clubs. I have always hoped that i could be in a club that vernon was a member of, and im delighted to introduce him to start this mor
Professor gets downstairs and all of our colleagues. So were just going to jump right into this conversation. The one thing i have to say is i think you can tell, it is urgently important to bring as many schoolkids as possible to come see that incredible exhibit. And that is why i am thrilled that last week, dr. William highs, the superintendent of the School District for philadelphia sat with me on this overlook and announced that the School District and the Constitution Center are launching a program to bring tens of thousands of School Districts to the Constitution Center every year. Wow. They are calling it the constitutional ambassadors program. We will go seeks a port and great kids are going to start these things in their classroom. Come see that civil war exhibit and see the Constitution Center and then connect to classrooms around the country, using our virtual constitutional exchanges for our long conversations about the constitution, moderated by a judge or master teacher.
Ago. And i am honored that he is back today. [ applause ] thank you. Im going to get about 25 minutes, i hope you have time for question and answer. Reconstruction is a lie in the popular memory. Largely through its portrayal in popular media. I want to look at the politics of the portrayal, of Andrew Johnsons impeachment. My primary work will be Thomas Dixons the politics of popular portrayals of Andrew Johnsons impeachment one, john f. Kennedys profiles in courage. My thesis is, that these works portray a radical reconstruction , and reinforce the once highly held belief that although clinical factors inevitably influenced impeachment, under high crimes and misdemeanors, should occur only if theres been a legal transgression threatening the welfare of the republic. Lets start with the 23. Is me if you know, was a Pulitzer Prize winner 1957. With sketches of senators with personal cost, over partisan politics. Theres one chapter on johnsons impeachment which is most of you know failed