Prof. Factor todays topic is cultural conservatism and the religious right. Our discussion will center on the genesis of the pro family grassroots movement. Our speaker will share with you never before shared details about the ordinary people that sparked culture shifting events and a movement that led to the rise of the religious right and the nomination of Ronald Reagan. Youre going to hear about the role of bringing people from across denominational lines to fight the equal rights amendment. That fight led to the formation of a voting bloc that remains an unstoppable Political Force and has become the base of todays Republican Party. But enough hearing from me. Id like to introduce now our guest lecturer, Phyllis Schlafly. Shes been called the godmother of the modern conservative movement. Shes been a conservative leader since 1964 when she selfpublished her best selling book a choice, not an echo. A echo. Ce, not an shes been a leader of the pro Family Movement since 1972 when she
Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff americans have spent this day honoring the life and legacy of dr. Martin luther king, junior. It comes amid an open conflict between another iconic civil rights figure, and the nations new leader. President elect trump marked the king holiday by inviting the civil rights leaders son to his new york tower. Martin luther king iii called it a very constructive meeting, and quoted the president elect saying he wants to reach out to all americans supports i believe that thats his intent. But i think also that we have to consistently engage with pressure. Public pressure. It doesnt happen automatica
On tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff americans have spent this day honoring the life and legacy of dr. Martin luther king, junior. It comes amid an open conflict between another iconic civil rights figure, and the nations new leader. President elect trump marked the king holiday by inviting the civil rights leaders son to his new york tower. Martin luther king iii called it a very constructive meeting, and quoted the president elect saying he wants to reach out to all americans supports i believe that thats his intent. But i think also that we have to consistently engage with pressure. Public pressure. It doesnt happen automatically. My father and his team
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The former first lady said to be remembered by friends from washington to hollywood, as shes laid to rest next to her beloved husband. O canada. A starstudded affair at the white house honoring the canadian Prime Minister. The most talked about guests, the first daughters, malia and sasha, making their state dinner debut. Friday, march 11th, 2016. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Im matt lauer with tamron hall filling in for savannah. Do you like basketball . I love it. And i love the plaza. This is a great crowd today. Got the tournament over in brooklyn and the big east they came to play, literally and figuratively. Well get out there later in the show. Lets start this friday morning with the president ial race and the surprising display of civility at the republicans final debate before next tuesdays high stakes primaries. It was a striking turn around from their 11 previous clashes. We have comple