The conflict that took place in and around boston, massachusetts prior to the declaration of independence. Tonight, we are delighted to have derek back presenting the war of independence, 17 751776. Easily set a passion for military history which inspired him to start a career in the air force. In served as an officer and 2005, he earned a science degree from m. I. T. Where he fell in love with bostons revolutionary past. He later transitioned to the air force reserve and still remains quite active, presently holding the rank of major. His book received an Honorable Mention here in april. Wassecond book, the sequel released in may. I would now like to welcome derek to the lectern. [applause] thank you all for coming. Its an honor to be here come a very Historic Site and its cool to give a historic lecture at a i have twote stop books that tell the story of the entire boston campaign. The first covers from the start of the war, which i describe as the start of the action at the Boston T
[indiscernible] you can watch all of this online shortly at cspan. Org. Shortly here on cspan, live from Colorado Springs at the u. S. Air force academy, president obama getting set to adjust the 2016 graduates. He last spoke to the 2012 class. When his beach gets underway, we will have a live for you on cspan. Thewhile his nominee to Supreme Court Merrick Garland was the Commencement Speaker this year at Niles West High School new chicago. We will show you as much can and to the president starts. Garland many things have changed since that first graduation speech i gave here. Ernie banks had just hit his 500th home run. Typewriter was cutting at technology cuttingedge technology. And Paul Mccartney was about the same age as taylor swift is today. Things tostill some steal a phrase from taylor swift, that never go out of style. Paul mccartney is one of them. I hear you had tiedyed a this year. While the 1970, every day was tiedyed day. Not long after i graduated, future olympic Gold Me
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Aim high, airmen. Aim high. Now it is my honor and privilege to welcome our commanderinchief, the president of the United States, president barack obama. [applause] president obama hello, air force. Thank you so much. Thank you. It is wonderful to be back at the United States air force academy. Thank you, secretary james, for your service to our air force and to our nation. Governor hickenlooper, academy leaders, faculty and staff, especially your outstanding superintendent, Lieutenant General michelle johnson. And most of all, congratulations to the class of 2016. [applause] as he prepares to conclude a remarkable 40year career in the air force, a career that started on this day 40 years ago, please join me in saluting someone who many of you look up to and whose counsel ive relied on as well, chief of staff general mark welsh. Thank you, mark. [applause] thank you, mark, and thank you, betty. And although hes not here today, i am proud to have nominated another academy graduate, and
Ready for the role of commander in chief. It shall be the policy of this nature to regard any Nuclear Missile launched from cuba as an attack by the soviet union on the United States. I have launched the air mobile division. Air and naval forces of the United States launched a series of strikes against the headquarters and military assets that support no president can easily commit or sons and daughters to war. We can and will succeed because our mission is clear and our troops are strong. I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. The people will hear all of us soon. I can report to the American People the United States has conducted an operation osama bin laden, the leader of al qaeda. Announcer the commander in chief forum. Live from the carrier intrepid in new york. Here now is matt lauer. Good evening, everyone. The decision the commander in chief makes can have a profound and Lasting Impact on all americans. But none more so than the b fight, and die for our country. What m