Discussion with julian, id like to share a little bit about the history of the strand. The strand was founded in 1927 on book row. Stretching from union square, book row gradually dwindled from 48 bookstores until, after 93 years, the strand is the sole survivor. Now run by Third Generation owner nancy bass. We want to thank all for our support because without all of you, we wouldnt be where we are today. And also an update on the store in case youre curious, the physical store in union square is open, weve been open for about two weeks. So wear a mask and stop by if youre in the area. Tonight were excited to have Julian Zelizer who is celebrating the release of his book, burning down the house. Julian is a class of 1941 professor of history of Public Affairs at Princeton University and a cnn political analyst. His most recent book coauthored by our moderator, kevin kruse and the fierce urgency of now. Zelizer has been awarded fellowships with the New York Historical society, the russe
[applause] mayor coleman let me just say one quick thing about thurgood, how important he was to our country, for africanamericans, for those who wanted to go to law school africanamericans who wanted to go to law school, i was a part of that generation who looked up to him, believed in him, who was inspired by him. That i too someday could go to law school and i could someday become a lawyer. There is a whole generation of people just like me who have gone on to do that because of the bravery and the courage of Thurgood Marshall. So tonight, we are here gathered here this evening and i have view this really has the intersection of history and the future. What to i mean by that . The intersection of history and the future . Well, we are in Lincoln Theater. In this theater, this was the only place where black folks could come and get entertained in a theater because they couldnt go downtown. They would come right here. And this theater was nearly demolished. A wrecking ball almost tore
How important he was to our country, for africanamericans, for those who wanted to go to law school africanamericans who wanted to go to law school, i was a part of that generation who looked up to him, believed in him, who was inspired by him. That i too someday could go to law school and i could someday become a lawyer. There is a whole generation of people just like me who have gone on to do that because of the bravery and the courage of Thurgood Marshall. So tonight, we are here gathered here this evening and i have view this really has the intersection of history and the future. What to i mean by that . The intersection of history and the future . Well, we are in Lincoln Theater. In this theater, this was the only place where black folks could come and get entertained in a theater because they couldnt go downtown. They would come right here. And this theater was nearly demolished. Almost tore it down. And we saved it, renovated it and it is now one of the jewels of the city of col
Today. I can say on behalf of the entire council we are so. Hrilled to see you we are inspired by the energy you can feel in this room and the Brilliant Ideas that have been circulating through the panels in the hallways. Your presence here today inside this room on such a beautiful california day, the doors are locked by the way, it is a testament to our quality of collective regard for the speaker today. Engerman serves as chair of the departments history. Did work inon history at records roy gardner who is here with us today. Atearned his phd in history the university of california at berkeley where he worked with david oliver. First articles published by Harvard University class in 2003 2 brought a claim. Lauded as original, imagine will be conceived and important, the book of course one of the book award and the Akira International book award. His second book, know your enemy , the rise and fall of america soviet expert was published in 2009 eliminating subjects between academic e
States has treated restructured more than two counterterrorism organizations for every happened appreciation apprehension. With a massive enterprise with police and intelligence agencies follow up on 10 million tips the vast majority leads nowhere but in the new book chasing ghosts the authors try to answer simple questions. Is the chase worth the effort . Or is it excessive given the dangers of action represents . Another quick thing about the book and those of you that are attending today you are fortunate because we have it for sale and it is priced to sell. 18 for a fine hardcover book. And on top of that it would be happy to sign that. If you are here with us you are fortunate if youre watching on line at home we can find a book and other retailers establishments on line. John mueller is a Senior Research scientist and a member of the Political Science department at Ohio State University and also my colleague here procopius authored numerous books. With the remnants and terror, a