Eisenhower and George Patton and bradley and how they provided leadership on the allied assaults, especially the european assaults on nazi germany in world war ii. When we heard he was writing his second book to figure out of way to get the museum on the books they need to reread the to have you back. His latest book covers the alliance of the american war effort but this time from the perspective of the president fdr and his war cabinet. The men who were responsible for assembly eng securing the forces of victory and this is a particularly interesting topic from fdr as the commander. So this will be an Exciting Program but before i call him up he didnt just come down here to talk this evening he did extra duty to go above and beyond to work with us through the Leadership Academy who came from around the country to put the headband struggle of world war ii and the 20thcentury and with the shipyards and went to a variety of sites through this city and got them into the swamps with john
Could everybody please take a seat . It really is a good morning, this is one of the first days of the year when spring is something other than a rumor. Welcome to one of all. My name is Tom Birmingham in i and i am Pioneer Institute senior fellow in education. This is the third forum that i i have posted over the last two months since joining pioneer. Given the lineup this morning, i believe you are in for a real treat. As is usual, we can expect a robust and Free Exchange of ideas varied opinions when we have the presentation on teaching world war ii in Public Schools. We would also like to express a very warm welcome to cspan , which is joining us this morning. The timing could hardly be better given that this week marks the 70th anniversary of victory in europe today. Day. Several guest speakers are heading to europe to celebrate. But first, let me thank our events cosponsors. The massachusetts historical society, the program of education policy and governance at Harvards Kennedy s
After the program to sign an answer your questions. Hand answer your questions. Reenactor world war i and new york city tourguide, so you have seen him around a lot. He is from the world war i Centennial Commission for new york city. Please welcome Kevin Fitzpatrick. [applause] Kevin Fitzpatrick thanks, kathleen. I do so much thank you so much. The new yorknk Historical Society for inviting me and to congratulate you on a fantastic world war i e. On the trenches exhibition, beyond the trenches exhibition. Seven books are tied into new york history, this was the first one that challenge me to explore all five boroughs to great depths. From brooklynes to queens, i went to visit every world war i monument as i could. I have been in many neighborhoods. How many people here have been to the one in williamsville . Travis, Staten Island in the house. Brownsville, never visited, but so to see Triangle Park and the jewish names on that memorial was powerful. The book is in two parts. Part one i
I think it was ohio theres a link on the resources page to my email. If you look at the top of the resources page, you can send me an email easily or go to info with remember the triangle fire colix, remember the triangle fire. Org. I think we have to close. Thank you for coming. Thank you. [ applause ] youre watching American History tv. 48 hours of programming on American History every weekend on c spanned three. Follow us on twitter for information on our schedule and to keep up with the latest history news. Tonight on the communicators the Technology Fair on capitol hill looking at the latest on Drone Technology and new security features for mobile phones. We want them to see innovation happening that is happening in the u. S. , its happening clear, life changing intervegas whether its health care, its car navigation, in health and safety. So many other things. The decisions they make have real life consequences. Watch the communicators tonight at 8 00 p. M. Eastern on cspan 2. Up
An awful lot of stuff. Kevin is a world war i reenactor and new york city tourguide, so you have seen him around a lot. He is also a member of the world war i Centennial Commission for new york city. Please welcome Kevin Fitzpatrick. [applause] Kevin Fitzpatrick thanks, kathleen. Thank you so much. I want to thank the New York Historical society for inviting me tonight to speak and to congratulate you on a fantastic world war beyond the trenches exhibition. I want to thank you all for attending tonight. Of my seven books that are tied into new eric city history in some way this was the first one d me to exploree all five boroughs to great depths. We have 80 miles from brooklyn to queens, i went to visit every world war i monument as i could. I have been in many neighborhoods. How many people here have been to the one in williamsville . Travis, Staten Island in the house. Brownsville, never visited, but so to see Triangle Park and the jewish names on that memorial was really powerful. T