And dr. King. When teefourteen comes to memphis you often go to pray at the site because dr. King and so much to his life and continues to mean so much. If you have never met him you have got to know he is down to earth. Just like your brother the person you always want to talk to. And teefourteen gave some of the most thoughtful commentary i have never heard. He is the brilliant man and has been for a long time. I know in some ways he has said whether controversial but he always speaks truth to power. But that is what i love about him. For me personally much like a brother i mitt his mother who he brought to the museum if you are a ben bradlee in the room i have heard of since i first heard him and did not know him so i want to introduce you to some of them present to others a man who is an icon in his own time and is not that old. Icons are usually older he already is and it is a privilege and an honor to welcome him back to the National Civil Rights Museum, my friend, mr. Cornel wes
I recommend it. I think it is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the past, to wander into these houses. They are so different in the characteristics and decorations and colors and furniture and these are all significant structures. With architecture, i noticed one photograph of a column in the background in the photo. Is there a reflection of people having an affinity for columns so much that they would put a column in the background of a family portrait . I think you might be talking about the marina davis image that does definitely have a column. That is a classic, classical way of painting a portrait, great commonplace very commonplace in the 18th century and it carried through here. But also very suitable in the sense that the greek revival was the predominant architectural style in the 1820s, 30s and into the 50s. So in the years leading up to the civil war the columns of the architectural language people spoke that they were most familiar with was the greek revival so it woul
Grove National Historic park. Now, it is time to pause aand reflect on the o magnitude of what happened here 150 years ago. To set the stage for this commemoration, i would like to super intendant jim northrup to say a few words. [applause] well, good evening. As amy said, my name is jim northrup. It is my great privilege to serve as the superintendent. To join with amy and at Belle Grove Plantation to welcome you and thank you for coming to this the important element in 150th anniversary events here at cedar creek. Place, gathered at this in this moment, to remember exactly what happened here. Those remember all of who were killed or wounded on this battlefield. On october ou know, 19, 1864 a great battle was fought here. A battle that secured the valley for the union, and a battle that is credited with propelling Abraham Lincoln to reelection. We also talk a great deal about the interesting tactics ociated with the battle risky surprise attacks, the Great Success of the Confederate F
Prepared what he was going to say. After i listened i said christopher i dont need to say anything but just say what you just told me and it will be the greatest tribute that you could ever give to your father. Brothers and sisters i want you to stand on your feet and receive Marion Christopher barry who, in turn after he speaks will introduce the honorable minister. Good morning. Good morning. First off, i want to give honor to god. He is the planner and doer of all things. Through his plan there is no imperfections and no faults and no mistakes. I want to thank the community. I want to thank everybody that has been praying for our family everybody that has lifted us up in prayer. I can truly feel the prayers and it has helped me through this hard time. It has empowered me. I feel the embracement. These past few days have been a wonderful tribute. Everything has been appropriate. Everything has been fitting. I want to thank personally my step mother. Without her her vision none of thi
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