Many years. The history project on the First Federal congress is really one of the most remarkable institutions and outputs that ive ever seen. Among other things, its complete which doesnt happen that often. The Founding Fathers papers will be published when were all dead. So the fact that this group of people so marvelously put together 22 fabulous volumes and really tell the story of the founding of the country in a way that is incredibly important and one that i recommend to all because, you know, the guys got together and wrote the constitution pretty quickly given the fact that they had to, as bill clinton says, the constitution should be called lets make a deal. But we in the press werent there which made it a lot easier. And then theyve got this piece of paper and basically they sell it, and they sold it quite variously with different people selling Different Things and contradicting each other. I reread quickly the executive sections of the federalist papers and the difference
Being here today as part of the remarkable event as you know press is turning 100 this year and this month we have partnered with u of i library in order to kick off a year filled with workshops, panel, exhibits and more. Todays panel is a particularly important one. Lorrie mathison current director is joined by her two predecessors in this position willis to add Historical Context to this event ill share with you that the university of Illinois Press had six directors. In its 100 years and only four of those served in the fulltime capacity. So the reflections that we hear today encompass nearly 50 years of the presses history. It is my pleasure to introduce our moderator for todays panel dr. James d. Anderson. Ill stand on this. Dr. Anderson currently serving as dean of the school of education. Hes held other key leadership roles during his nearly 50year tenure at the university of illinois including head of the department of education policy organization, and leadership. Dr. Angder s
Prof. Feinman he is the first president we know what that had any problems with assassination threats. There were three cases. There was the case of a young man who punched him in the nose in 1833. It is our first example. Then we have booth, the father of the lincoln assassin, who writes a threatening letter to jackson in 1835. His handwriting has been authenticated. This is three years before john looks booth is born. John wilkes booth is born. It makes you wonder if it is genetic. Brian there were a lot of duels back in those days. Andrew jackson have been involved. Do you have any idea . How many . Six times. He was a meteor figure, a person who made people furious. He had a contentious time in office. That is what may be caused in his second term that we would have the situation of people threatening his life. In this case, it was only on paper. Then there is Richard Lawrence who actually came to the capital after a funeral. Jackson was there. Actually went ahead and had two pisto
Chose the lincoln assassination. I was fascinated by it. The following year, the kennedy assassination took place. Ever since, i have been interested in it. I have done interviews with various groups, and lectures. Two years ago, roman numeral lefield askedn litt me to write a book. Here i am semiretired. Assadred, why not yucca me out and i said yes. Brian you start with andrew jackson. Prof. Feinman he is the first president we know what that had any problems with assassination threats. There were three cases. There was the case of a young man who punched him in the nose in 1833. It is our first example. Booth, the father of the lincoln assassin, who writes a threatening letter to jackson in 1835. His handwriting has been authenticated. He himself was a one on after. This is three years before john looks booth is born. John wilkes booth is born. It makes you wonder if it is genetic. There were a lot of jewels back in those days. Times . Y prof. Feinman about six times he was involved
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