Leading up to the civil war, these friendship and alliances disintegrated. Prof. Balcerski welcome everybody. It is me, your professor. Im excited to offer you a lecture of the antebellum congress. The outline, we start with a review of the first and Second Party Systems. I will introduce a concept to you of a lyrical culture and compare that to something we have encountered before, Political Parties. Finally, the bulk of the lecture is going to be presenting new evidence on the antebellum political culture. As you will see i have three , major areas as evidence to talk about today. One,acone, Tobacco Culture. Number two, political friendships, and number three, affairs of honor. Like we often do in the class, i will start with an image on the screen. Im going to ask you to tell me what you see. This is Lady Washingtons reception from 1861. Take it in. Who can point out something you see right away that strikes you . Lady washington is on a platform. Prof. Balcerski how high do you thi
In this first portion of it palis reflect on natos history and purpose and on data benefits the average american. They previewed the upcoming nato summit that will take place in washington, d. C. Over the summer. Good morning, everyone. On behalf of the Atlantic Council, its my pleasure to welcome you to todays event, nato at 75, an alliance for a better world. 75 years ago today, 12 countries came together to sign the washington treaty. Marking the very beginning of what would become the worlds most powerful and successful military alliance. In 1949, nato was founded to provide collective security and defense and prevent the outbreak of yet another world war. In the 75 years that have followed, nato has welcomed 20 additional allies, all committed to safeguarding Democratic Values and to promoting peace and stability in the euro Atlantic Region and beyond. This anniversary is unquestionably a moment to take stock and celebrate the accomplishments of the most successful alliance in his
To summit that will take place in washington, d. C. Over the summer. Good morning, everyone. On behalf of the Atlantic Council, its my pleasure to welcome you to todays event, nato at 75, an alliance for a better world. 75 years ago today, 12 countries came together to sign the washington treaty. Marking the very beginning of what would become the worlds most powerful and successful military alliance. In 1949, nato was founded to provide collective security and defense and prevent the outbreak of yet another world war. In the 75 years that have followed, nato has welcomed 20 additional allies, all committed to safeguarding Democratic Values and to promoting peace and stability in the euro Atlantic Region and beyond. This anniversary is unquestionably a moment to take stock and celebrate the accomplishments of the most successful alliance in history. These celebrations are taking place against a backdrop of tremendous uncertainty. War is raging in europe and the Global Security environm
To summit that will take place in washington, d. C. Over the summer. Good morning, everyone. On behalf of the Atlantic Council, its my pleasure to welcome you to todays event, nato at 75, an alliance for a better world. 75 years ago today, 12 countries came together to sign the washington treaty. Marking the very beginning of what would become the worlds most powerful and successful military alliance. In 1949, nato was founded to provide collective security and defense and prevent the outbreak of yet another world war. In the 75 years that have followed, nato has welcomed 20 additional allies, all committed to safeguarding Democratic Values and to promoting peace and stability in the euro Atlantic Region and beyond. This anniversary is unquestionably a moment to take stock and celebrate the accomplishments of the most successful alliance in history. These celebrations are taking place against a backdrop of tremendous uncertainty. War is raging in europe and the Global Security environm
To summit that will take place in washington, d. C. Over the summer. Good morning, everyone. On behalf of the Atlantic Council, its my pleasure to welcome you to todays event, nato at 75, an alliance for a better world. 75 years ago today, 12 countries came together to sign the washington treaty. Marking the very beginning of what would become the worlds most powerful and successful military alliance. In 1949, nato was founded to provide collective security and defense and prevent the outbreak of yet another world war. In the 75 years that have followed, nato has welcomed 20 additional allies, all committed to safeguarding Democratic Values and to promoting peace and stability in the euro Atlantic Region and beyond. This anniversary is unquestionably a moment to take stock and celebrate the accomplishments of the most successful alliance in history. These celebrations are taking place against a backdrop of tremendous uncertainty. War is raging in europe and the Global Security environm