Cspan2. Im eric foner, Professor Emeritus of history at Columbia University coming to you from the study in my apartment opposite Columbia University in new york city im here to talk about the second founding, my book about the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments of the u. S. Constitution which were were ratified during the period of reconstruction immediately after the american civil war. The title of the book actually explains the argument the second founding. My argument is that these three amendments created a new constitution, they were not just additions to an existing structure. The 15th amendment tried to guarantee the right of africanamerican men to vote throughout the entire country. All three of these amendments have abthere were compromises it was the 15th amendment that expanded the right to vote to africanamerican men. They created the constitution we are living with today, the 14th amendment has been the 21st century where through which the courts have tremendously expanded t
Captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2008 thats such a powerful turn in the book when you describe how the decision of northerners to challenge southerners to duels actually decreased the violence and you quote from that remarkably moving letter which you said moved you to tears when representatives wade, chandler and cameron all pledged to challenge future duellers to fight. You write when it became known that some northern senators were ready to fight, for sufficient cause, the tone softened and the abuse went on. We have this really wonderful new exhibit on the civil war and reconstruction, Thaddeus Stevens cane, when i show the cane and tell the story i quote your book how some would run for congress during that period on the grounds that my left hook is better than the other guy. Im going to beat him up because im tougher and you bring that to life. Incredibly powerfully. Norm ornstein, its often said or been said by norbert mccarthy, a scholar at princeton, we are mo
Racism and policing, and the role of Police Unions. Come to order. I now recognize myself for an opening statement. Good morning and thank you to everyone for being here for this important briefing. Black lives matter. I cant breathe. Hands up, dont shoot. No justice, no peace. These powerful phrases are rallying cries for fair minded americans seeking to live up to one of this countrys core principles. Equal justice under the law. Since our nations founding, africanamericans have struggled, fought and died for the right to be free and equal citizens. This month marks 99 years since the tulsa race massacre, where an entire, vibrant community was destroyed and black men, women and children were systemically murdered. Today is juneteenth. A holiday that celebrate s the freedom of black people in america. That freedom did not come until 1865. Two and a half years after president lincoln abolished slavery. We are still working for freedom and we are still working to provide equal opportuni
Beautiful, thank you so much, ladies and gentlemen. It just lifts the spirits and prepares us for the learning ahead. We are so grateful and honored that you came tonight and grateful to cspan for covering this important discussion about womens suffrage and elizabeth stantons role in it. During these anxious times, as many people are avoiding leaving the home in large public gatherings, its so important to engage in Lifelong Learning and that is why watching cspan is so important. Please also, and friends here as well, use the National Constitution centers virtual online resources to learn about the constitution. We have this spectacular new program called classroom exchanges where we unite classrooms across the country for live discussions about the constitution moderated by judges and master teachers with classes around the country as you look for ways to continue your learning from home. Check out the interactive constitution, pick up provisions of the constitution you dont know abo
Or that google will buy and that wantt necessarily how you an economy or an Innovation Sector to function. Watch monday night at 8 00 eastern on cspan two. Next on American History tv the National Constitution center loria conversation with ginsburg, discovering the life Elizabeth Cady stanton, the Program Begins with an overview of their forthcoming exhibit, the 19th amendment and how women won the vote. [applause] greetings, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the National Constitution center. Im jeffrey rosen, president of this wonderful institution. Let us begin. With theing ourselves Congressional Mission of the National Constitution center. We are the only institution in america chartered by congress to disseminate information about the u. S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis. Beautiful, thank you so much, ladies and gentlemen. It just lifts the spirits and prepares us for the learning ahead. Honoredo grateful and that you came tonight and grateful to cspan for covering this impor