Im a Research Services librarian here at the society of the cincinnati and i am so pleased to be able to speak to you today about these three magnificent items we have on the table here today all involving the french experience during the american war. War wouldtionary never have seen such a swift conclusion were it not for the arrival at newport, rhode island of the french army in 1780. The collaboration of french and American Leadership on land and at sea after the arrival of rochambeaus forces led to the surrender of cornwallis at yorktown. A landmarkear was year in augmenting the societys collections documenting the french experience in the american war. In particular, two narratives shine the light on the impression of american soldiers on the french. We also have a bonus item on display today that was not mentioned in the description, a map showing the french and cannons and the defenses at newport here it the map is part of our Robert Charles Lawrence Ferguson collection here at
The American Revolution institute of the society of cincinnati. Just one quick announcement before we begin, we are fortunate enough to become to buy cspan today. Please show off all electronic devices. If you do have a question at the end of the presentation, wait until somebody comes to you with a microphone so that you can be michael asking your question. Rachel, i am the Research Services librarian here at the society of the cincinnati. Able toleased to be speak to you today about these three magnificent items we have a table today. Involving the french experience during the american war. War wouldtionary never have seen such a swift conclusion were it not for the arrival at Newport Rhode island for the arrival of 5000 soldiers in 1780. The collaboration of french and American Leadership on land at sea after the arrival of rochambeaus forces led to the surrender of cornwallis at yorktown. This past year was a landmark year in augmenting the societys collections documenting the fren
The war of 1812, and Henry Kissinger on international affairs. For more information about this weekends 48 Hour Television schedule, visit us online at booktv. Org. You are watching booktv. Starting now, Todd Brewster recounts when president clinton announced his plans to free the slaves in july at of 1862 and the signing of the emancipation proclamation january 1, 1863. The author reports that contrary to popular belief lincoln struggled with his decision and spent a great deal of time crafting the document as he battled selfdoubt and depression. This is about one hour. Hello and welcome. I am sure that todd will be happy to sign them after the talk as well. Ive like to let you know about a new book on robert ely coming out as well and cspan is also here tonight filming for their booktv program. And so id like to welcome a member of the history and faculty at the United States military academy at west point. A longtime journalist who has worked as an editor at time life and is a produ
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