Women where they could wield a great deal of political power. Here, Dolley Madison would sit at the head of the table and direct the conversation. She got these people to the white house and entertained them, got them together, got them talking. This is very important for dolley to make everyone feel welcome. Whether they were enemies or allies. Dolley popularized the style to american fashion, that was considered her classic look. People noticed it. The octagon, it was the perfect setting for james and Dolley Madison as they try to resume government as quickly as possible. She sat side by side with madison for almost 20 years during his entire meant, helping him compile his papers. She moved back to washington d. C. And became a grand, very much behind the scenes in the political field again. As henry clay said, everyone loves mrs. Madison, and then her equally famous response, thats because mrs. Madison loves everybody. Dolley madison came to her service as first lady with the experi
Prison reform from president obama includes 5000 taxpayerfunded grant for college for Prison Inmates. And dont create Weapons Systems that think for themselves. Elon musk and others say it is an arms race we dont need. Stocks up oil flat, gas down. Varney company is about to begin. Here we go. Breaking news just crossing the wire now. The case shiller report all about the state of the Real Estate Market. Measuring home price movements. Ashley here we go. Ashley i do. Up from april, 1. 3 . So, okay not great, but okay. On an Annualized Base sus up 4. 9 . And coming in under estimates, but it could have been worse. And its frustratingly slow which weve seen in the market. Year on year in the 20 cities the prices went up 4. 9. Ashley 4. 9 its okay. Stuart right. Ashley its in the right direction, but frustratingly slow progress. Stuart thats the Real Estate Market as we speak. The other markets which are moving, i might add. Dow futures are about to open up 58 57 points higher, but the do
About James Madisons role in the creation of the constitution. He also explores madisons arguments in the the federalist papers papers he published with Alexander Hamilton and john jay. St. Johns college in annapolis hosted this event. It is 90 minutes. I am chris nelson, the president of st. Johns college. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the college for this issues Forum Sponsored by the friends of st. Johns. We have a rich tradition at the college of encouraging Lifelong Learning and inviting our friends, neighbors, and Wider Community to join us for programs such as todays lecture. We gather as fellow learners to seek an understanding of enduring and challenging questions. For the past two decades, the Great Issues Forum has brought the campus noted thinkers. Elliot richardson, the former attorney general, known as a hero of watergate. David gergen and retired associate justice of the Supreme Court sandra day oconnor. Tennis icon and humanitarian arthur ashe. Thomas king, govern
Great issues forum has brought the campus noted thinkers. Elliot richardson, the former attorney general, known as a hero of watergate. David gergen, a retired associate justice of the Supreme Court sandra day oconnor. Tennis icon and humanitarian arthur ashe. Governor of new jersey and chairman of the 9 11 commission. So jack, you have got to live got a lot to live up to. Today i had the privilege of introducing our speaker jack rakove. An exceptional student and teacher of history, a Pulitzer Prizewinning author. He will share his insights on James Madisons ticklish experiment at constitution making. Will prompt us to question and reflect on the concept of polity, something we cherish at st. Johns. Is is the one you the William Robertson professor. At Stanford University where he has taught since 1980. He is also taught at Colgate University from 1975 to 1980 and has been a visiting professor at nyus school of law. He is a visionary scholar and author. His book, original meanings, po
Wonng of the constitution the Pulitzer Prize in history in 1996. Writetinues to research, and speak prolifically. The principal area of research are the areas of the revolution and constitution. Practice and theory of James Madison and the knowledge inrical constitutional litigation. He is the author of six books. Most recently revolutionaries a new history of invention of america the finalist for the George Washington prize. His other publications include James Madison and the creation of the American Republic and declaring rights a brief documents among others. Rakove is a member of the academy of arters and signs, the American Philosophical Society and past president of society for the history of the early American Republic. B. A. Fromhis happeford and ph. D. From harvard university. Following his remarks at approximately 3 00, i will come questions welcome which dr. Rakove will then take from the audience. Those,are thinking about you will also be wanting to think about making your