Entity, and that the purpose of this program, and the others we do is not to advocate for any particular policies, but to provide Historical Context that can help inform policymakers and the public as they deal with difficult issues. Toore handing this over james banner, i want to thank the support of the mellon foundation, which makes this series possible, and i want to , who hashel wheatley organized the arrangements, and i want to thank the office of jerry connelly, who looked room for a booked the room for us. We will be collecting questions on note cards. If you have not received one, and need one, let me know. In the second half of the hour, a, if you could write out your questions, i would appreciate it. And now, Professor James banner. Banner morning. Briefly set the context for this discussion and introduce our speakers. Session is devoted to the subject of congressional oversight of president ial behavior, but it originates from a book that was published last summer on presid
To washington for this special celebration. Can we give them a hand . [applause] we would also like to welcome the rosa and Raymond Parks institute for selfdevelopment, led by miss elaine steel. And that is another round of applause. [applause] and photographer donna, whose photo of miss parks is prominently displayed in a vital part of the exhibition. And all the leaders and staff of the different cultural institutions across washington including secretary of the smithsonian dr. Lonnie bunch [applause] and the archivist of the United States, mr. David verioff. And our library guests and staff, and our viewers online, this is being livestreamed right now. And i have to tell you, we are radiating with joy and pride tonight because it is our pleasure to open this beautiful and compelling new exhibition about one of our countrys most beloved civil rights icons, rosa parks. The collection resonates strongly with me. After i was sworn in as the 14th librarian of congress in 2016, the very f
Whats being done to modernize the library of congress. We heard testimony from dr. Carla hayden, the librarian of congress. This is a little more than an hour. [inaudible] who also chairs the appropriated committee for library and i think thats particularly helpful that you could be here as well. Also a member of this committee so shes here as a of the committee but also on these topics, particularly fallible in her role as appropriate. We have been having with the library, with the smithsonian, with the architect of the capitol these kinds of oversight hearings to fulfill that responsibility and be sure were giving the agencies to help they need. Were glad to be here of course with the librarian, dr. Carla hayden, with mr. Barton, the chief Information Officer and your temple, the register of copyrights. Thank all of you for being here today. I think we want to talk primarily police i want to talk primarily about monetization. We had a chance with dr. Hayden at the last meeting to tal
Pioneers talks about rosa parks and her long history of civil rights activism. Iny highlight her influence igniting boycotts and nonviolent protests. This event was held to celebrate the opening of the new exhibit please welcome the librarian of congress, doc your dr. Carla hayden. Good evening. Good evening. And welcome to the library of congress. Have our pleasure to everyone here for a very special night as we open the librarys newest exhibition, rosa parks in her own words. It is my honor to welcome members of congress, including members of the congressional black caucus, members of the rosa parks family who have come to washington for this special celebration. Can we give them a hand . [laughter] [applause] we would also like to welcome the rosa and Raymond Parks institute for selfdevelopment, led by miss elaine steel. That is another round of applause. [applause] carla and photographer donna, whose photo of miss parks is prominently displayed in a vital part of the exhibition. Of
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