Greetings from the National Archives flagship building in washington dc which sits on the Ancestral Lands other than a coach tank peoples. Im david ferrio archivist of the United States and its my pleasure to welcome you to this forum examining the life and legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt few individuals had as dramatic effect on 20th century history both in this country and abroad than mrs roosevelt and we were proud to partner with the Franklin Roosevelt president ial library and the Concord Museum on this evenings discussion. No scholar knows more about our subject tonight and has spent more time examining her papers, then elita black the editor emeritus of the Eleanor Roosevelt papers project and former Research Professor of history and International Affairs at george, washington university. Professor black is recognized as a leading expert on Eleanor Roosevelt and the universal declaration of human rights and is ridden and edited to 10 books as well as a variety of articles on women p
Were almost there. Good monday morning, everyone. So close to election day. And were going to start with the latest dramatic twist in the race. Fbi director james comey delivered yet another surprise announcement, clearing Hillary Clinton again after sifting through thousands of nowly discovered emails. That decision is not sitting well with donald trump. He revived claims t clinton heads to the finish line accompanied by stars, including lebron james. Reporter kendis and diane, good morning to you. After the october surprise many doubted we would hear from the fbi again before the election. Just nine days after announcing the renud investigation, the fbi says their work is finished and charges against clint reason not warranted. This morning, the final fight making a last push in a campaign full of surprises. The latest from the fbi clearing clinton again. Fbi director james comey now telling congressional leaders based on our review, we have not changed our conclusions that we expres
Were confident welhave a new mayor. Best choice weve probably had in recent times. Good evening. Im derek mcginty. Im jan jeffcoat. D. C. Mayor vincent gray is seeking a second term despite an Ongoing Investigation into his 2010 campaign. Well hear from those Council Members who also want his job, but first we begin with bruce johnson, the mayors announcement and does he really vault to the front of the pack . Some say that he will. After months of speculation will he run . Wont he run . Heres what im hearing tonight. Mayor gray walks into his office this afternoon, tells his staff lets do this, then shows up unannounced at the board of elections to pick up petitions to seek reelection. Reporter why are you running, mr. Mayor . Because i love to serve. It wasnt until this evening following an appearance at a worlds aids day vigil mayor vincent gray publicly acknowledged hes running for reelection. I think i have an excellent record and id be happy to talk about it. Reporter does this m
Former Research Professor of history and International Affairs at george, washington university. Professor black is recognized as a leading expert on Eleanor Roosevelt and the universal declaration of human rights and is ridden and edited to 10 books as well as a variety of articles on women politics in human rights policy. She has also curated exhibits on human rights for president ial libraries and other renowned repositories and has received awards from three universities for her commitment to students and her teaching she currently also serves as a Senior Advisor to former secretary of state Hillary Rodham clinton. The spark for this evenings forum is a new biography of David Nicholas titled simply eleanor, which is now out in paperback. This is the perfect biography for our times rights walter isaacson, the story of a determined woman who willed herself to become the voice for the voiceless a fighter for freedom and a tribute to the nobility of americas true values this comprehens
Legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt few individuals had as dramatic effect on 20th century history both in this country and abroad than mrs roosevelt and we were proud to partn we are proud to partner with the Franklin Roosevelt library and museum on this evenings discussion. No scholar knows more about this tonight and spent more time examining her papers then the editor of the papers project. And former Research Professor of history and International Affairs at George Washington university. Professor black is recognized as a leading expert on Eleanor Roosevelt and has written over ten books as well as a variety of politics and humor policy. Shes also curated for president ial libraries and other repositories. She is received awards from three universities to students and her teachings. She currently also serves as Senior Adviser to former secretary of state hillary rod and clinton. The spark for this evening is a new biography titled simply eleanor. Which is now out and people back. This is