You may also know my name from previously writing the newsletter. Forever final conversation of the day, i want to introduce congresswoman maria elvira salazar. Congressman salazar took office in 2020, when the gop added more than a dozen more women to its ranks. For that, she worked as an Award Winning broadcast journalist, whose career highlights include interviewing venezuelas nicolas maduro, cuban dictator fidel castro. Im talking to congresswoman salazar on shaping the republican womens agenda. With President Biden in the white house and democrats in control of congress, youve heard a lot about how democrats say their policy agenda will benefit women. We want to hear from congresswoman salazar, what is the Republican Party answer to that . And what are the policies gop leaders are putting forward to help women move forward . And is there room for bipartisanship on this issue . And how are women in Congress Planning to bolster their ranks, adding to the record gains in 2020 . As a
You may also know my name from previously writing the newsletter. Forever final conversation of the day, i want to introduce congresswoman maria elvira salazar. Congressman salazar took office in 2020, when the gop added more than a dozen more women to its ranks. For that, she worked as an Award Winning broadcast journalist, whose career highlights include interviewing venezuelas nicolas maduro, cuban dictator fidel castro. Im talking to congresswoman salazar on shaping the republican womens agenda. With President Biden in the white house and democrats in control of congress, youve heard a lot about how democrats say their policy agenda will benefit women. We want to hear from congresswoman salazar, what is the Republican Party answer to that . And what are the policies gop leaders are putting forward to help women move forward . And is there room for bipartisanship on this issue . And how are women in Congress Planning to bolster their ranks, adding to the record gains in 2020 . As a
Hayden is here to kick off our coverage. Dr. Hayden, for those who were not with us 23 years ago, how did this get started . It is so exciting to be here. You can hear the buzz behind us as everyone is coming in. In 2001, First Lady Laura Bush had been successful as a first lady of texas, starting the texas book fair. It was renowned. When she got to washington, d. C. , she asked my predecessor, dr. Billington, wouldnt it the nice if we had a book festival, a National Book festival because i do not think we have one . He said, we do now. In 2001, first lady bush, who was the first librarian to be first lady cut the ribbon on the National Mall for the book festival. It has been successful ever since. She has been a supporter ever sense. Is she still active in the book fair at all . Dr. Hayden she makes commemorative videos and things like that. We keep her involved. We send her everything. We send her we sent her signed posters from every year. She has been a wonderful supporter. When y
Hayden is here to kick off our coverage. Dr. Hayden, for those who were not with us 23 years ago, how did this get started . It is so exciting to be here. You can hear the buzz behind us as everyone is coming in. In 2001, First Lady Laura Bush had been successful as a first lady of texas, starting the texas book fair. It was renowned. When she got to washington, d. C. , she asked my predecessor, dr. Billington, wouldnt it the nice if we had a book festival, a National Book festival because i do not think we have one . He said, we do now. In 2001, first lady bush, who was the first librarian to be first lady cut the ribbon on the National Mall for the book festival. It has been successful ever since. She has been a supporter ever sense. Is she still active in the book fair at all . Dr. Hayden she makes commemorative videos and things like that. We keep her involved. We send her everything. We send her we sent her signed posters from every year. She has been a wonderful supporter. When y
Welcome to book tvs live coverage of the National Book festival. Some of the authors you will hear from today, and get a chance to talk with historian doug brinkley, rk russell and chest and buttigieg. Some of the topics to be discussed, black literary identity, Environmental Activism and food and culture. It is a full day ahead. We are glad you are here with us on book tv. As i mentioned, this is the 23rd year in a row book tv has partnered with the library of congress to bring you live coverage of the National Book festival. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden is here to kick off our coverage. Dr. Hayden, for those who were not with us 23 years ago, how did this get started . It is so exciting to be here. You can hear the buzz behind us as everyone is coming in. In 2001, First Lady Laura Bush had been successful as a first lady of texas, starting the texas book fair. It was renowned. When she got to washington, d. C. , she asked my predecessor, dr. Billington, wouldnt it the nice if w