Home with the roosevelts. Im paul sparrow and today were going to talk about the relationship between two of the most important families, political families in American History during the 20th century, the roosevelts and the kennedys. And to assist me in this conversation im joined by the director of jfk library. Paul, its good to be with you. Allen price here. Thank you for joining me today, allen. This is really one of the most interesting and complicated relationships, multigenerational relationships, two families that are really dynasties in the way they impacted american political life. And theres a component of this that a lot of people dont really understand. Not only is the relationship between Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Kennedy, but there was an incredible relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and john f. Kennedy. I think well start at the beginning which is the relationship between Franklin Roosevelt and joe kennedy. Joseph kennedy made most of his money in the 20s in the
Of fords theatre we know we have work to do. We commit to using our platform to tell stories that speak to the present moment with courage, inspiration, healing and of course ache ham lincolns legacy. Today were talking with richard, craig and david about a specific play in which they all took part, necessary sacrifices which ford premiered in 2012. This play explores the relationship between president Abraham Lincoln played by david selby and the abolitionist Frederick Douglas played by Craig Wallace. Its important this week to consider the leadership of these two great americans as they helped our country find its way through one of our greatest crises. So i want to start this afternoon by just first of all welcoming you all. Thank you so much for being with us from across the country, california and d. C. We go coast to coast here. Lets start with richard. Bit m play, richard. How and why did you put the play together . Okay, basically, its the story of two meetings that happen at t
This morning on washington journal we take a look at the Michael Flynn perjury case that was reheard yesterday i the d. C. Circuit judge court of police judge court of appeals. Good morning, its wednesday, august 12, 2020. Yesterday afternoon joe biden named Kamala Harris as his running mate in the 2020 election. The 55yearold daughter of jamaican and indian immigrants becomes the first lap woman in first asianamerican to run for Vice President on a major party ticket. This morning we are getting your reaction. Phone lines are open to let us know your thoughts. Republicans can call in this ,orning at 202 7488001 democrats 202 7488000, 202 7488002. You can send us a tax that 202 7488002 a text at 202 7488002. Good wednesday morning to you. You can go ahead and talk calling him right now as we show you how the joe biden for Kamala Harris played out on the front pages of several Major National papers. This is the front page of the Washington Post. A historic move. Ine first woman of color
Historic and they focus on justice marshals time at the naacp attorney trying the education related segregation cases such as around the board of education. This is hosted by the National Museum of African American history and culture. Good evening. My name is dear trey cross, director of programs at the National Museum of African American history and culture. It is my pleasure to welcome all of you to this Wonderful Program and introduce you to our discussion entitled, historically speaking, thurgood marshall. An evening with spencer crew and paul think women. Before we begin, let me also welcome our audience who is streaming the discussion through the museums you stream channel. A twitter handle this evening is hashtag historically speaking. We are also thrilled that this program will be broadcast via cspan book tv and will be aired at a later date. To begin, dr. Cruz compelling new biography introduces us to the constant battles for equality faced by African Americans through a stud
Candidate and considered one of the best orators of his time. You to the front page of todays New York Times, headline there, Kamala Harris joins in ticket. Biden ticket. A 55yearold daughter of jamaican and indian immigrants. That picture of her on the front page of the New York Times. We are getting your reaction to joe biden making his vp pick. The lines are open. Epublicans, 202 7488001 democrats, 202 7488000. Ndependents, 202 7488002 debbie, flint, michigan. Democrats. You are up. Caller i think it is a great pick. Picking Kamala Harris is a not to the law and order crowd. I am a retired paralegal. I think that joe may have done this to kind of put a damper on the defund the police. I dont think any of the moderate democrats believe that. Kamala harris wants them to all wear the body cameras. I think that is a great idea. John, one more thing. You hear a lot of republicans pointing out people talking about defunding the police. I agree, the fund is not the proper word for it. Howe