Book republican populist spiro agnew and the analysts of america. They compare to president donald trump. The center for the study of democracy at st. Marys college of maryland hosted this event. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Thank you. I appreciate that. Im tuajuanda jordan, president of st. Marys college of maryland, the National Public honors college. It always makes me smile to say that. Im delighted to welcome you to this afternoons discussion with authors of republican populists, spiro agnew and the origins of Donald Trumps america. The centers are joint initiative of the college of st. Marys city, the site of the capital. The centers goal is to promote understanding of democratic values, traditions and institutions through the exploration of contemporary and historical issues. Dr. Antonio uges, junior, is the director of the center. He joins us this afternoon. Thank you, tony, for being here. Charlie musgrove, chair of the department of history here at the college is also here
Right now on matter of fact. If you were to run out in the street and poll americans and say 19th amendment most would not know what it was. Inside the exhibit shining a spotlight on the fight for a womans right to vote. Theres often more to the story than we realize. How a century of struggle inspires future generations of women voters. For me the 19th amendment was, it is everything. Soledad the nations archives were founded in 1934 and today hold billions of records that tell the story of americas history. It launches a new exhibit rightfully hers commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment ratified by 36 states in 1920, the 19th amendment prohibited states from denying the vote on the basis of sex. It was a victory for womens right but not all women. For perspective i sat down with three historians ann gordon scholar on the movement and editor of the stkaoufrpb stkaoufrpb papers at rutgers. Marcia chatelain associate proffer of history and africanamerican studies at G
Championship in 1957 with an undefeated 320 season. We win, 5453. North carolina wins the championship they have won seven National Championships, 18 acc championships, coaches of the year, olympians, and a lot of great nba players have come out of the university of North Carolina. 52 tar heel players have been drafted in the first round of the nba. There is great history in the college and professional level. Go, heels you are standing in the carolina Basketball Museum, which is in the building immediately adjacent to where the carolina Mens Basketball Team plays its home games. The purpose is to tell the story of carolina basketball. Dean smith, our legendary hall of fame basketball coach for 36 years. He had donated his entire collection of basketball memorabilia to the university. Which is quite expensive to the university. This Basketball Museum is sort of the one place that houses that history. We decided we wanted to start off with how the uniforms have evolved through the years
Another round of applause for dr. Dumenil. Basketball started in 19. Turning win its First National championship season 53 North Carolina winds it it has won seven National Championships. 18 a sissi championships. Coaches of the year, olympians, and a lot of great nba players. 52 former were drafted in there is great history both from the college olympic and professional leak. You are standing in the museum, the building immediately adjacent to the center for the Basketball Team plays its games. The purpose is to tell the story of carolina basketball. Dean smith, legendary basketball coach had donated his entire collection of basketball memorabilia, which was quite extensive, to the university. This muscular museum is a one place that houses all of that history. We wanted to start off with the uniforms through the years and how they evolved. One of the things people get a kick out of when they see in the museum is the number ten jersey. He threw his he won the National Championship. Pe
And watch for of the authors in the near future on book tv on cspan2. Good evening everyone. The study of George Washington at mount vernon, and the washington leverage we have an annual event that were finally getting around to this year. We are going to have our annual lecture fostered by the foundation here. Were thrilled to have this opportunity to bring together some of this most important scholarships on the mother of George Washington. Mary ball washington. This popular event was set up some time ago. And understand the world, the times and the experiences the Martha Washington and other women of the 18th century. One of those of course Mary Ball Washington. They state womens History Month from the month of march. And because of the closure here we are tonight. One important thing i think everyone in the audience pretty much knows right nobody can say too many times, mount vernon, we have open to her to audiences to visitors i should say if you come to mount vernon and have an o