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Think women in the navy are still in the waves. They are not. The navy reflects the nation at large. 20 percent identify as black , a slightly larger percentage than the country as a whole. Latinos make up 16 percent. 18 percent of women and the laws that previously barred them from combat of come down as well. The last barrier in the navy was breached in 2011 when two women reported on board one of the navys Nuclear Powered Ballistic Missile submarines. You may have seen in the news to Army Officers who were women accepted and successfully passed ranger training. So far know female seals, but i am sure it is only a matter of time, and not long. Finally, gays and lesbians now openly serve in the army and navy. The uniform code of military justice made homosexuality a crime punishable of physical punishment as well as dishonorable discharge, but no more and from my view no one of the 30 seems to care. This up for the general patriotic and alec forward to your questions. Thank you. [appl
To make a monetary contribution to the Abraham Lincoln institute to fund next years symposium. You can see any board member of the ali to make a donation. We are wearing these badges. Or, you can visit our website to donate. Toonline lincolninstitute. Org, and you can look for the date of our next symposium. Wish you a safe ride home, whether your journey as long or short, and look forward to seeing you next year. We will reassemble across the street at 5 30. Thank you all for coming. [applause] you dont have to invite me. Earlier this month, fords theater hosted a symposium on the life and legacy of president Abraham Lincoln. Coming up on American History tv, we will hear from Sidney Blumental, the author of a selfmade man. Then remarks from edna greene medford. Later, we will hear from the author of mary lincoln, southern girl, northern woman. Cspans washington journal, live every day with news and policy issues that impact you. Coming up thursday morning, sarah warbalo, legal direct