First director of the jfk library. He was a member of the Kennedy Administration. It is a special pride that he would share it would glow in him, in his advocacy for the importance of the Kennedy Administration and the many treasures we had inside our building. I love this photograph of the building, it is a nighttime vision. For those who have not yet come to see us, i believe the library is inspirational in and of itself and fitting for the life and times and ideas of an inspirational president , the 35th president , president kennedy. If you are able to come to visit us, you will see this building. We are right on Columbia Point facing towards Boston Harbor and it is a sight that will elevate your thoughts, and as you think about what the nation is all about and your role in it and whether you would answer president kennedys call to service, which he issued in his inaugural address, ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. All of those words re
Provided the video. Alan one of the joys of my position is there is a heritage to president ial libraries and all of the prior directors of the jfk President Library and museum have been mentors to me, as i have taken on the role. We have announced to the community as a couple of days ago the passing of the very first director of the jfk library. Dan was a member of the Kennedy Administration. It is a special pride that he would share it would glow in him, his advocacy of the importance of the Kennedy Administration and the many treasures we had in our building. I love this photograph of the building, it is nighttime. For those who have not yet come to see us, i believe the library is inspirational in itself and fitting for the life and times and ideas of an inspirational president , the 35th president , president kennedy. Us, youre able to visit will see this building, it is facing toward boston harbor. It is a site that will elevate your thoughts, and as you think about what the nati
We have announced to the Community Just a couple of days ago the passing of the very first director of the jfk library. He was a member of the Kennedy Administration. It is a special pride that he would share it would glow in him, in his advocacy for the importance of the Kennedy Administration and the many treasures we had inside our building. I love this photograph of the building, it is nighttime. For those who have not yet come to see us, i believe the library is inspirational in and of itself and fitting for the life and times and ideas of an inspirational president , the 35th president , president kennedy. If you are able to come to visit us, you will see this building. We are right on Columbia Point facing toward Boston Harbor and it is a sight that will elevate your thoughts, and as you think about what the nation is all about and your role and it and whether you would answer president kennedys call to service which he issued in his inaugural address, up goat asked not what you
[applause] so good evening Everyone Welcome to the New York Historical society as president and ceo its good to see you on a wintry night tonights program help and history is a part of the distinguished Speakers Series of like to thank mr. Swartz for his generosity which has enabled us to bring so many fine speakers to the stage. [applause] i would like to recognize the chair by executive committee and i would like to thank you for the very many things that you do on behalf of this institution. Thank you. [applause] so all of those that are with us as well with thats a sport on to support of New York Historical there will be a questionandanswer session you should have received a pencil on your way into the auditorium and they will be collected later on in the program and copies of the book would be available for purchase. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome a great friend back to the New York Historical society. Serving as us representative to the united nations, a former president o
Industry, as a Public Service has brought to you by your television provider. Good afternoon, everybody. Thanks for coming. My name is travis cohen. Im going to take a second to silence your cell phones, all recording video and audio. It comes to the q and a portion, at the end of the aisle, speak clearly into it and following everything all the books on sale behind the cash register, we will be happy to sign them and keep your chairs in place and would greatly appreciate that. Also we have as many of you know we host a lot of events this year, every year really. If you need help keeping track of those we have the calendars on our info desk and check our website, we update that all the time. We cant push that enough. We have the pleasure of hosting matthew algeo, an awardwinning journalist who has appeared on all things considered, marketplace, morning addition, many books, Harry Trumans excellent adventure, the president is a sick man among them. Easier to discuss all this marvelous p