We were live earlier today from memorial inr norfolk, virginia. Next youll hear about the wartime role of the u. S. Navy, as well as archaeological work on the trenches of the western front area our symposium concludes with a panel on the war felt like his. The wars legacy. Good morning. How is everyone this fine morning area this fine morning . Welcome to the city of norfolk for those of you who have not been here before. It has been my honor and privilege to be the director here at the macarthur memorial right in the heart of downtown norfolk virginia. We were dedicated back in 1964. Our mission is to interpret the life and times of general Douglas Macarthur and in his words, look toward the future but do not neglect the past. That spirit we are gathered here today. For much of the world, the key events of general macarthurs life this is part of a coordinated strategy lasting from this year, 2014, all the way into 2019 area and stay tuned. Like this be more coming. We have two floors
[inaudible] youre watching American History tv. Like in the conversation us on facebook. In American Hats history tv, today were bringing you live coverage of world war one. Good morning everybody. To the macarthur memorial. For the last 14 months it has be the honor to director here at macarthur memorial. In a ld like to stand special welcome to our audience that is watching around the world in American History tv. In a mission 1964 use general macarthurs words to look for the future based on the past. That is why we are gathered here today. In many ways helped shape his future. Todays event will mark the of the first ial world war. Building next ial to us, the general is buried next to his wife. You can explore the museum while you are here. And this time i want to thank to put this helped symposium, without them we would not be here today. The city of norfolk, southern bank, hampton rd. , museum. You to all partners. [applause] before we get going. First of all, please silence your
He spends most of his days thinking about the Pacific Theater of world war ii but his heart will always remain back in 1861, 1860 2, 1863, 1864. Marrying his two loves, talking about the navy. [applause] thank you. That is certainly one of the more entertaining introductions i have ever had. I also note that i go second, which is a great thought but that youies the caveat now have had your coffee, you hope will could up, chris has warmed you up but since i am the one guy talking about the navy, this is insurance i dont put you to sleep. What can i say . There will be an open discussion after this. Both the union and confederacy knew that 1864 would be the decisive year in the civil war. Regardless of how the fighting went on land and sea, by the end of the year the future course of the civil war would he decided. For the confederacy, every effort on land and sea bent towards the cause of victory. The Confederate Navy this year achieved its peak strength and was certainly expected to do
University. Best phd dissertation and economic history. He has been ubiquitous in his efforts. Essays, supervising dissertations, and presenting papers. He is the author of 24 articles and essays and six books, mostly economic histories and population studies. Was published by North Carolina university press. It examined the life of the 41st secretary of the navy. They knows decision helped prepare the u. S. For its involvement in world war i. Will share with us his research from his most recent book. Welcoming dr. In lee craig. As he informed you during the introduction, i am a college professor. We are scheduled to do q a at the end of my presentation. I always know, as a professor, what the first question will be and what the answer to that is. Answer is yes. The question is, will this material be on the final exam . [laughter] yes. It will be on the final exam. Is potentially material for the final exam. I expect to see a lot of notetaking during the talk. About josephuss and his r
And his talk today entitled Josephus Daniels in world war it will share the research from his most recent book. Please join me in welcoming dr. Lee craig. Well, as as dr. Orr informs you during the introduction, i am a college professor, and we are scheduledd to do q and a at the end of my presentation, and so i always b, know, as a professor, what the first question will be, and what the answer to that is. And the answer is, yes, and the question is, will this materiale be on the final exam. Thing so, yes, it will be on the final exam. In fact, anything i say is potentially material for the final exam, so i expect to see a lot of note taking. During the my talk today is about Josephus Daniels and his role as secretary of the navy during the First World War. While you were enjoying lunch, o was being interviewed on cspan. The first question that i got was, why would Josephus Daniels a small town newspaper editor, be secretary of the navy duringa the First World War. The short answer to