Host we are focusing on books written by former first ladies. The first first lady to venture into publishing was known one who recalls her time in the white house 1914 and since then ten other first ladies have published memoirs. We will focus tonight on five women who have served in that position in the last 50 years. First up, Rosalynn Carter who served as first lady from 19771981 and she is the author of five books. In 1984 her bestselling memoir, first lady from plains, was released. Missus carters subsequent books have focused on caregiving and Mental Health care. This is a subject she is championed throughout her life. Now from 2010 here is Rosalynn Carter talking about her book, within our reach ending the Mental Health crisis. [applause] thank you very much. Thank you. [applause] i am really pleased to be here tonight and pleased to see so many people interested in my book. I have been on a book tour this week and i started on monday and i get the same two questions every time
Reporter the shape of water, is leading with 13 nominations, including a best picture nod alongside lady byrd and get out. Get out directors jordan peele tweeting this after the announcement. The film star nominated for lead actor with another fresh face, timothy, in call me by your name. Incredible performances by women this year shaping up for another top lead category. Francis mcdorman, Sally Hawkins and meryl streep. For supporting actress. Mary j. Blige. Reporter the ninetime grammy winner joined by Laurie Metcalf and allison janny. Supporting actor could be a sure shot for sam rockwell. Who has already won the sag and golden globe award in this c category. Hes up against christopher plummer, willem dafoe. Kendis and maggie. Our thanks. I think that boo media halloween sequel was robbed. When we come back whos going to have to eat Brussel Sprouts because he was nominated for an oscar . The skinny is next. Oscar . The skinny is next. He was nominated for an oscar . Of being there f
Leaders to converse and most importantly perhaps relax. Located deep in the woods, it is the ultimate behind the scenes venue of our imagination. We are thrilled this evening to be joined by the admiral who served 29 years on active duty in the United States navy retiring in 2010. Serving as the commander of camp david for president bill clinton and george w. Bush working under the White House Military Office the organization responsible for air force one, marine one and military aid. His book inside camp david is the first inside account of camp david and is available for purchase following the presentation. So now please join me in welcoming the admiral george young. [applause] thank you. Its a wonderful treat to be here thank you for putting this event together. She did a great job please thank laura rosenberg. [applause] i have some family and guests i want to introduce so you understand whos come here to be with me tonight first my parents, mary blue and sunny. My wonderful sister
Good evening, everyone. And welcome to the New York Historical society. Im louise mirrer, president and ceo, and i am thrilled to see all of you in our beautiful robert h. Smith auditorium this evening. Tonights program, women in the white house is part of our bernard and Irene Schwartz speaker series. As always i like to thank mr. Schwartz for his great and generous support, which is enabled us to bring so many fine historians and writers to this stage. [ applause ] id also like to thank and recognize members of the Chairmans Council in the audience this evening and to thank them for their great generosity and all that they do on our institutions behalf and of course my great and talented colleague, our Vice President for Public Programs, dale gregory. [ applause ] tonights program is presented in collaboration with our Brand New Center for womens history. And were grateful to our partners at hogan levels who are the corporate sponsor for womens history programming at New York Histori
Good evening, everyone. And welcome to the New York Historical society. Im louise mirrer, president and ceo, and i am thrilled to see all of you in our beautiful robert h. Smith auditorium this evening. Tonights program, women in the white house is part of our bernard and Irene Schwartz speaker series. As always i like to thank mr. Schwartz for his great and generous support, which is enabled us to bring so many fine historians and writers to this stage. [ applause ] id also like to thank and recognize members of the Chairmans Council in the audience this evening and to thank them for their great generosity and all that they do on our institutions behalf and of course my great and talented colleague, our Vice President for Public Programs, dale gregory. [ applause ] tonights program is presented in collaboration with our Brand New Center for womens history. And were grateful to our partners at hogan levels who are the corporate sponsor for womens history programming at New York Histori