For serious readers. He is an honor graduate of the u. S. Naval academy. He went on to earn a masters degree and a doctorate are honors with honors in International Law and diplomacy. He is also a distinguished graduate of the u. S. Naval war college. He is also the author of seven prior books, this is his eighth. And over 103 articles. Even his wife, laura, is an author. [laughter] and and a very good one. Since retiring as supreme allied commander and retiring from the navy, hes been the dean of the Fletcher School of law at Tufts University in boston, the very same place he got his doctorate. We are fortunate to have here tonight with a new book steam power which i cannot wait to read. Ladies and gentlemen, jim sorry thank you. [applause] thank you. Normally when people hear that introduction, bob, thank you, that was very kind. You, thank you for having me here. When people hear that introduction they have one overwhelming reaction when they meet me in person which is boy, i though
He is the author of seven prior books. This is his eighth. And over 100 articles about naval procedures, leadership, and geopolitical issues. Even his wife, larura, is an author. Since retiring the supreme colonel and from the navy, he has been the dean at the Fletcher School of law at the tuft university. The very same place he got his doctorate. He has been given 15 civilian awards from around the world for his work and within the last 11 months, he has been considered for a Vice President ial pick by one Political Party and as secretary of state by another Political Party. I find that [laughter] when James Stavridis speaks people listen to him. I am glad to see all these people here tonight listening to him technique. All his experience out at sea and at shore gives him insight into what we face today. We are fortunate to have him her with his newest book sea power when i cannot wait to read. Ladies and gentlemen, James Stavridis. Normally when people hear that introduction, bob, th
He is the author of seven prior books. This is his eighth. And over 100 articles about naval procedures, leadership, and geopolitical issues. Even his wife, larura, is an author. Since retiring the supreme colonel and from the navy, he has been the dean at the Fletcher School of law at the tuft university. The very same place he got his doctorate. He has been given 15 civilian awards from around the world for his work and within the last 11 months, he has been considered for a Vice President ial pick by one Political Party and as secretary of state by another Political Party. I find that [laughter] when James Stavridis speaks people listen to him. I am glad to see all these people here tonight listening to him technique. All his experience out at sea and at shore gives him insight into what we face today. We are fortunate to have him her with his newest book sea power when i cannot wait to read. Ladies and gentlemen, James Stavridis. Normally when people hear that introduction, bob, th
Robert of all the founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson was the most controversial and confounding. Loved and hated, revealed and reviled during his lifetime, he served as a lightning rod for dispute. Even today, he serves as a lightning rod or dispute. Few major figures in American History promote such a polarization of Public Opinion. Supporters that organize festivals in his honor, they praised him in speeches and song. His detractors portrayed him as a dilettante and a demagogue. Doublefaced and dangerously radical. An atheist, hostile to christianity. Characterizing his believes as unamerican, they target with the extremism of the french revolution. Allies call him the formerly anonymous author of the declaration of independence. Image took shape because of his own creation. And because of factors out of his control. America positives about viewsson reflected their of america. Robert s mcdonald is a professor of history at the United States military academy where he has taught since
Michael is a radio show host and author and film critic. He is the former chief film critic for the New York Post and cohost of pbs Weekly Program sneak previews. He has a Daily Radio Program which airs on over 300 stations across the country and reaches 5 million listeners. Is written 13 books including hollywood versus america and the ten big lives about america. Please join me in welcoming michael. [applause] thank you everybody for coming up. For sampling some of the joys of the christmas season. We can say christmas season, we can say Holiday Season if you prefer. But president elect trump says we can say Merry Christmas again. So Merry Christmas to everybody, happy hanukkah, that, they actually fall about the same time this year. In fact exactly the same time this year which is unusual. Before i begin i want to introduce this book. My wonderful wife were coming up to her 32nd, she doesnt recognize it that shes 32. But of like to say thank you to my wife doctor diane medved. Dance