In vietnam. And earned a masters degree in history from George Washington university in 1971. He currently lives in middleburg, virginia. And is a member of the library of Virginia Foundation board. He has been a former staff writer for Congressional Quarterly in washington, d. C. He has written for Many National newspapers and magazines, among many others, the smithsonian, the washington post, the New York Times, baltimore sun, chicago tribune, and the Christian Science monitor and usa today. He is the author of five books, including the one that hell be speaking on today, including, saving monticello, published by the free press in 2001. A book that received excellent reviews and offered the First Complete postjefferson history of this american icon. The book reveals an amazing story how one jewish family saved monticello for posterity and used the house as a family home for 89 years, which is longer than the tenure of the jeffersons at monticello. Mr. Leepsons newest book is flag an
The American Indians latest exhibition, americans. The premise is that most American People today feel they have very little to do with native americans, and native americans have virtually nothing to do with them or their lives. And we believe that the exact opposite is true. So in this exhibition, the Natural Museum of the American Indian is examining the nature of nonnative americans relationship with native americans. And we do this through a prism of the national paradox. Thats the reduction is one that is very familiar to americans whether they are native or not. The paradox is American Indians constitute 1 to 2 of the u. S. Population, yet everywhere you look, you see imagery of American Indians. This imagery is found not only in advertising, Product Design and corporate logos. It is also found on state and county seals. It is found in u. S. Military insignia. It is found in motel and storefront signage on , architectural elements, of buildings and bridges. It is found in people
Press. I just did two delegation breakfast this morning before i came here. Over the last few days does a lot of work but there do with senator sanders team throughout the day just to coordinate and make sure that our floor programs are working together, we were coordinated on how to move forward on things. I think the next few days it will pivot a little more to focusing on planning for the next few days and that sort of thing. What has surprised you the most . Event interesting few days. What has surprised you the most about what has gone down . Whats been really great to watch is how these delegation teams have worked together collaboratively. That since i had this morning in the delegations i was in, people are charged up and ready to go. I think people were really inspired last but in particular i the story we told about all of the things that secretary clinton is done. I think president clinton did a brilliant job of putting the altogether but we heard last night from victims of
Layered up and not looking forward to several days of frigid cold temperatures since the mother of four right now is without work and thoos rely on public transportation. I like the summertime. The weather, me andmy winter dont get along. I have my new baby but i had to do what i had to do. Reporter Camden County tells nbc 10 despite few flurryies that added up theres still the potential for icy spots due to melting. When temperatures drop we have to be ready for black ice and we need to treat that. Reporter at mt. Olive church the ovens are warmed up. Volunteer pat washington said its an opportunity to check on their well being. Theyre grateful. When you dont have what do you do . You come to somebody whos willing. Reporter Camden County getting a delivery of salt this afternoon to replenish what they used the last couple of days. They have a couple of Warming Centers that will be used. Some include new life developments, a butterfly house as well as josephs house in camden. Im cydney