Them, itnt, we dont will be a permanent part of the Museum Archives, and we couldnt be prouder of the content we had assembled and compiled so far. Tonights event will explore the assassination attempt on president Ronald Reagan 26 years ago. 30, one ago on march week or so ago. Before we begin, i want to acknowledge and thank our partner and very proud sponsor of our witness to history series. They have been a longtime partner of the Memorial Fund and supported us in so many ways. That is target. There distinguished representatives are here tonight. George richards and mahogany eller. Thank you. [applause] i also want to thank our friends here at the washington hilton hotel. Place, a very special obviously, as a relates to tonights event. Truly a unique opportunity to talk about a historic moment at the place that the assassination attempt actually occurred. Of course, i want to thank all of our guests who have turned out here tonight. This is one of our largest audiences we have had
Them, itnt, we dont will be a permanent part of the Museum Archives, and we couldnt be prouder of the content we had assembled and compiled so far. Tonights event will explore the assassination attempt on president Ronald Reagan 26 years ago. 30, one ago on march week or so ago. Before we begin, i want to acknowledge and thank our partner and very proud sponsor of our witness to history series. They have been a longtime partner of the Memorial Fund and supported us in so many ways. That is target. There distinguished representatives are here tonight. George richards and mahogany eller. Thank you. [applause] i also want to thank our friends here at the washington hilton hotel. Place, a very special obviously, as a relates to tonights event. Truly a unique opportunity to talk about a historic moment at the place that the assassination attempt actually occurred. Of course, i want to thank all of our guests who have turned out here tonight. This is one of our largest audiences we have had
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President this night event 90 minute event held at the same hilton hotel in washington, d. C. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome. My name is craig. And the president and ceo of the National Law Enforcement officers Memorial Fund. Tonight, on behalf of the board of directors, we are pleased to present our 16 witness to history program. This is a series of programs we do where we invite the actual participants of historical Law Enforcement events to tell us their stories. It has been fascinating. Every event we have done, we film them and they will be a permanent part of the Museum Archives, and we couldnt be prouder of the content we had assembled and compiled so far. Tonights event will explore the assassination attempt on president Ronald Reagan 26 years ago. 26 years ago on march 30, one week or so ago. Before we begin, i want to acknowledge and thank our partner and very proud sponsor of our witness to history series. They have been a longtime partner of the Memorial Fund and supported u
Hes a political scientist at grove city college, which along the institutions as hilldale college, they dont which any federal money, means he doesnt have to bend. He can tell it as it is. That is fabulous because we we do not accept any of taxpayers money. Paul kingery is a public intellectual on the conservative side. Hes one of the few who has to break through he has written a number of books on conservative issues, including very , including gays marriage. Thingswritten a few about Ronald Reagan, including the crusader. Last but not least i would like to recognize talking her for appreciating the institute of politics. He has been around the institute , including my mentor such as it is onlyofessor because of the junkyard dog qualities at some of the dinosaurs keep even cap. I have begged them forever, please write books, please provide the truth. Narrative alternative that would shed to shed true light into the past. Instead, most of the cold warriors have left everything in the e