If there are any veterans or activeduty service men please rise so we can acknowledge your service, thank you. [applause] today is a day that marked the transition of america from an isolationist nation to a global superpower. There are few days like september 7th because of what it meant for the world we live in today. We are fortunate to be able to honor a wonderful program, a new book that has just come out. How many, if you remember, look at that, that is great, thank you, your support makes these programs possible. Because members and trustees like you that we can do these programs. Last year clint lobby was our program manager, we put on 58 programs at the library which is very impressive. [applause] because of your support we can have these programs for free, it is a way to give back to the community because we feel so strongly, fdr loved this area and wanted it used in is a and we are honoring citizen so our speaker today, lew paper, is a journalist, he taught at harvard and wa
In congress. Enjoy book tv and watch over the weekend on cspan2. [inaudible conversations] good afternoon, everyone, welcome to the Henry Wallace center here at Franklin Roosevelt president ial library and museum. Id like to welcome you to todays program. As you know today a pearl harbor day and i would like to take a moment to recognize those who served, if there are any active members or military rise and well acknowledge your service. [applause] thank you very much. Today is a day that marked the transition of america from an isolationist nation to a global super power and there are a few days in World History like december 7th because of what it meant for the world we live in today, really, in so many ways. Were very fortunate to be able to honor today with a Wonderful Program on a new book that has just came out. How many of members here . If youre a member, raise your hand. Wow, look at that, great. Your support makes these programs possible. Its because of members and our truste
Good afternoon everyone. Welcome to the Franklin Roosevelt president ial library and museum. I would like to welcome you to todays program. As you know, today is pearl harbor day. And i would like to take just a moment to recognize those who have served. If theres any veterans or active duty servicemembers, please rise so we can acknowledge your service. Thank you very much. [applause] today is a day that marked the transition of america from an isolationist nation to a global superpower, and there are few days in World History like december 7th because of what it meant for the world we live in today, really, in so many ways. Were very fortunate to be able to honor today with a wonderful program, a new book thats just come out. How many of you are members here . If youre a member, raise your hand. Wow, look at that. Thats great. Your support makes these programs possible. It is because of members and our trustees like you that we can do these programs. Cliff lobby, our Program Manager
[applause] in World History like december 7 because of what it meant for the world we live in today in so many ways. We are very fortunate to be honored with a Wonderful Program with a new book that has just come out. Your support makes these programs possible. Its because of members and trustees like you that we can da ohese programs. And last year the Program Manager we put on 58 programs here at the library, which is very impressive. It really is a way for us to get back to the community because we feel so strongly. We love this area and we are honoring his wishes. So today as a journalist and at georgetown, hes written a number of interesting books. The book about don larsens world series, anybody render that . And he then wrote a novel about john f. Kennedy fiction and Nonfiction Book about the combination who essentially built cbs and of course his rise to power and one of the most fascinating media moguls. Another book on blue brandeis allows him to bring a fresh perspective cal
Thank you and good evening. It is a pleasure to be here. A terrific venue and compelling cause and a wonderful place this evening. It is an honor to join these distinguished titans of diplomacy as we commemorate the fall of the berlin wall. I want to begin by thanking the Diplomacy Center foundation for the important work it is doing to honor the contribution of american diplomats and preserve the history for future generations. Looking back, november 9, 1989, was a pinnacle day in history. But it took time to understand the magnitude of that moment. It is a moment that stands as a tribute to the resilient work, to the incredible men and women behind the diplomatic mission. The people who promote the National Security, economic prosperity, and Global Leadership of the United States. The people in this room and on the front lines all over the world. It is a mission that never stops. Today, the United States and its allies have new complexities to navigate, different adversaries, and new