The 2016 election. This begins with brief remarks from former first lady laura bush. [applause] thank you all. Thanks, everyone. Thank you, can. Good morning everyone. Elcome in 1944, a federal judge and philosopher, judge learned hand, delivered his speech in central park to over one Million People on i am an american day. His speech reached people who had just been sworn in as nationalized United States citizens. He said, we have gathered here to affirm a faith. A faith in a common purpose. A common conviction. A common devotion. Some of us have chosen america as the land of our adoption. The rest of us have come from those who did the same. Just across the street is central park. Today we would begin a conversation about how to foster a new consensus that spreads freedom abroad. Over the past century, the world has witnessed a transformative power of freedom around the world. In 1900, there were no true democracies. My mother was born before women have the right to vote. Only until
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Before we get to todays program i will know about you other progress we february 16 at noon professor chris myers will be here to talk about their book, history of race and democracy in the Nations Capital. It is a tumultuous four century story of race and democracy in washington dc. A city that has often served as national datagram for contentious issues. Including slavery, segregation, civil rights and the drug war. After two year absence from public view Abraham Lincoln is original emancipation proclamation will be on display in the gallery during the president s day weekend. Do not miss this rare opportunity to see the original emancipation proclamation. The document will be made available for viewing on october 17, 18 and 19 between the hours of 10 and 530 each day. To learn more about these in our programs and exhibits consult our calendar of events online archives. Gov. There is a table outside where you can sign up to receive email updates. Another way to get involved in the Na
Youtube special in and a special welcome to our cspan audience. Before we get to todays discussion i would like to let you know about two programs coming up soon. On friday that were 16th at noon professors chris my wrist and George Derek Musgrove will be here to talk about a tumultuous four century story of race and democracy in washington d. C. Yesterday that the soft served as a National Battleground for contentious issues including segregation and civil rights of the drug war. After a twoyear absence from public view abraham lincolns original proclamation will be on display in the east rotunda gallery during president s day weekend. Dont miss this rare pretended to see the original emancipation proclamation. The document will be made available for viewing on february 17 come 18th and 19th between the hours of 10 00 and 5 30 h. Day three to learn more about these and other Public Programs and exhibits consult our calendar of events on line at archives. Gov. Theres a table outside wh
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