All in the span of 50 years. Now, after decades of research, it is finally possible to see life in china as it actually occurred, to see china frame by frame. [soft music tapers] my name is bill einreinhoffer, and i doubt youve ever heard of me, despite a 40plus year career in television. I started making documentaries back when i was in college, which obviously was a long time ago. [gentle music] ive spent most of my career behind the camera. Until now. When i first arrived in china more than three decades ago, i had no idea i would spend much of my professional career making stories in and about china. [gentle music continues] i also didnt know i would become a footage detective, spending countless hours locating rare historic footage. Yet, thats what happened. Today america and china have deep, fundamental differences. In fact, its no exaggeration to say relations are terrible and threaten to get even worse. How did we reach this point . The answer to that question can, in part, be
Well, hello, everyone. Were so excited to have you guys with us today. Im ronald angel johnson. Im the lynch here of history at baylor university, the coeditor of the journal of the early republic. Im delighted to welcome you all to this afternoons roundtable to discuss and outstay ending new book by one of the profession freshmans best scholars on the International Dimensions of the early u. S. , early u. S. Religion and reform. The book is missionary diplomacy, religion in 19th century American Foreign relations this year by, Cornell University press, the books author emily conroykrutz, is an associate professor history at Michigan State university. She is a historian of the global history, the 19th set of 19th Century America. In addition, missionary diplomacy. Emily is, the author of christian imperialism converting the world in the early america. That is one of my favorite books of all times. I thought until this i did it in very nice job, emily. And she is also the coeditor of a
Served in the confederate navy, youre not welcome in the us navy, right. Well take one final question. Anyone has one. Perfect. All right. Well, i think that that concludes our panel for today. You so much for being here. And thank you so much to our panelists. Well, hello, everyone. Were so excited to have you guys with us today. Im ronald angel johnson. Im the lynch here of history at baylor university, the coeditor of the journal of the early republic. Im delighted to welcome you all to this afternoons roundtable to discuss and outstay ending new book by one of the profession freshmans best scholars on the International Dimensions of the early u. S. , early u. S. Religion and reform. The book is missionary diplomacy, religion in 19th century American Foreign relations this year by, Cornell University press, the books author emily conroykrutz, is an associate professor history at Michigan State university. She is a historian of the global history, the 19th set of 19th Century America
Mindful of opportunities to help, to share, to protect, to welcome and to proclaim what is just and what is good. We ask your blessing on this house, this government, and all those who serve the common good. By your holy spirit, grant that they might have the courage to do just that. And may all that we do or say give honor and glory to you, almighty father, now and forever, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance today will be led by the gentleman from texas, mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson please join me. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker without objection, the gentleman from michigan, mr. Kildee, is recognized for one minute. Mr. Kildee thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise toda
Good evening, everyone. Thank you so much for coming. My name kim dorman and im the Community Engagement coordinator for the princeton public library. Its my pleasure to welcome you here. This and to introduce tonights program. I want to start by thank you all for joining us. This program is presented with support from the National Endowment for the humanities and in partnership with Princeton Universitys, charming and beyond, most of our Rahmani Center for iran and persian gulf studies and labyrinth books. Tonights event will run for about one hour. Dan sheffield, interim director for the sharmeen and bijan moss of our rahman center, will join author reza aslan in conversation about his new book, an american martyr in persia the epic life and tragic death of Howard Baskerville. Following their conversation, we will reserve about 15 minutes for a question and answer session. There will be an opportunity to purchase copies of the book after the program from labyrinth. Thank you very muc