Can see democracy at work and citizens are truly informed. Get informed straight from the source is on cspan. Unfiltered, unbiased word for word. Is what democracy looks like. Cspan powered by cable. Accomplished women who play a significant role in the commemoration of the woman Suffrage Centennial 2020. I served as vice chair of the daniel commissioner which was a commission greeted by congress organizingss activities of the centennial year. Everyone, our commission how to deal with closable pandemic. In marcho of 2020 vision and excellent staff had to switch ports and adapt plans, programs and activities. A conscious shift in the project and what i mean our historical markers, statutes, monuments or installation permanency beyond 2020. The strategic decision is beneficial longterm highlights of the commission providing additional memorial for gina not completed and located. They could really benefit from our donation and supported to suffrage after the girl scouts which im sure we w
Good evening. Its a pleasure to welcome you to the william g. Mcgowan theatre this evening here at the National Archives. And a special welcome to our viewers on cspan and our own youtube channel. Tonights program, womens history on the horizon, the centennial of the womens suffrage in 2020, it is presented in commemoration of womens equality day, 2014, and the 94th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment to the constitution, which granted women the right to vote. And forever changed the face of the american electorate. Before we begin the bram, i would like to tell you about two upcoming programs that will take place in this theatre. On thursday, august 28 at 7 00 p. M. , awardwinning documentary filmmaker nancy burski will be here to introduce and discuss her latest film afternoon of a fawn. Tanna quill awe claire. The story of a fame prim ma ball rin ma whose career was tragically struck short when she got polio in her early 20s. The most cited legal scholar discuss hi
Even industry has grown rapidly. The camps outside israels borders where more than a million refugees maintain a miserable existence. Israel says it would be impossible to readmit them. The arab states sporting the refugees do not accept any condition at all. Up next on American History tv, a panel of historians and Museum Professionals talk about methods and challenges for presenting womens his to a nonacademic audience. They make recommendations and discuss upcoming projects. This round table was part of the american historical Associations Annual meeting and is about two hours. Thank you very much let me commence with introductions. We have the president and ceo of the society they are fostering Greater Public understanding of history and the impact on the world today to support and encourage historical scholarships. Mira recently lead the campaign for a major renovation of a land mark building on Central Park West that raised more than 100 million. The New York Historical societies
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Understanding of history and its impact on the world today. To develop an Educational Initiative for young people, students, and adults. She recently led the historical campaign, which raised more than 100 million. Under her directions the New York Historical society has lost groundbreaking exhibitions. In recent years she has been honored with the woman of distinction metal, the deans metal in 2005, education and student advocacy award. And many many other awards we do not have time to read today because we want to hear what she has to say. She also has done research that focus on the creation of the historical narrative. Without further a do, louise mirrer. Thank you for organizing this panel. As some of you may be aware of the New York Historical society has been developing a brandnew center for the study of womens history. So i am very interested today to learn about the work of my fellow panelist and also to hear the views of those of you in the audience. At the New York Historica