[applause] good evening and welcome to the New York Historical society but im the New York Historical president and ceo and thrilled to see all of you this evening in our beautiful Robert H Smith auditorium. Tonights Program Gives me liberty, history of americas exceptional idea is a part of our Bernard Schwartz established Speaker Series and as always i k like to thank mr. Schwartz or his great generosity which is enabled us to bring so many fine speakers to this stage and i also want to thank all of our Chairman Council members who are in attendance as evening and to thankk you for your great suppot which enables us to do our work. Tonights program will last about one hour and it will include a question answer session but you should have received a note card and pencil as you entered the auditorium and this afternoon or this evening and it is not my colleagues going up and down the aisle with note cards and pencils in the note card will be collected later on in the program with your
[applause] the 2013 National Medal of arts to bill t. Jones for his contributions for provocative performances that blend an eclectic mix of modern and traditional dance. [laughter] he creates works that challenge us and inspire us to greater heights. [applause] john candor. [applause] the 2013 National Medal of arts to john candor for his contributions as a composer. For more than half a century, mr. Candor has been on broadway, television, and film to evoke romanticism and wonder. [applause] Jeffrey Katzenberg. [applause] the 2013 National Medal of arts to Jeffrey Katzenberg are lighting up our screens in opening up our hearts the animation and cinema. He has embraced new technology to develop the art of storytelling and transform the way we experience film. [applause] maxine hong kingston. [applause] the 2013 National Medal of arts to maxine hong kingston. Her novels have examined the past and present and her voice has strengthened our identity as understanding of asian identity and
Maxine kingston. [applause] arts013 National Matter of to maxine kingston for contributions as a writer. Novels and nonfiction examine how the past influence was as a president in the voice has strengthened the and understanding of asia understanding. Race. Ulture, gender, and [applause] albert [applause] the 2013 National Medal of arts to albert for rethinking and remaking documentary films in america. One of the pioneers of direction and a he offered people and communities around the globe for nearly 60 years by capturing raw emotions and revisitations his work reflects the unfiltered truths of our humanity. [laughter] [applause] linda. [applause] the 2013 National Medal of arts. For whatever oneofakind voice and decades of remarkable brewis shen for influences defied expectations and condom american where your ways and help pave the way for generations of women artists. Todd williams. [applause] [applause] james terrel. [applause] the 2013 National Medal of arts to james terrel for
March 13, 2023 - Animal rights extremism is unfortunately nothing new to the animal agriculture and food communities, but the tactics and campaigns us.
March 13, 2023 - Animal rights extremism is unfortunately nothing new to the animal agriculture and food communities, but the tactics and campaigns us.