Of national our reach in the library of congress. That this very public event that brings together many of our countries and doctors. We are especially grateful to the sponsors who make this festival possible were thrilled the library could hold this over 17 years. And thats the literature has for society now history in but biography is a perennial favorite here at the festival with a terrific lineup of authors and many are making there very first book festival appearance the were pleased theyre coming back for a return appearance as an additional bonus offers will be signing the books downstairs on the expo floor. Beginning with a Panel Discussion of j. F. Kennedys birth. Said to talk about the recent books on this fascinating 35th president and family and campaign and role of the civilrights effort. So before we get started a special things to wells fargo was generally sponsor the history and biography stage the regional president would like to say a few words for pro. With the opera
Rapid changes in american life. His generation was a new generation of americans unable to witness or permit the undoing of human rights. Todays guests are president kennedys nephew, Stephen Kennedy smith, and historian douglas brinkley, brought together some of president kennedys most important speeches and some that still resonate today. Throughout the centennial year, organizations and individuals across the country will observe this milestone anniversary and reflect on kennedys legacy. The john f. Kennedy president ial library in boston has taken the lead with a major exhibition on may 26. Pen there is installed a special display of stairs about president kennedys creation of the peace corps. Hanging outside my office is a letter i wrote to jfk asking for information about the proposed peace corps. I never got a response. To find out more about these jfk centennial activities, check the jfk centennial website, jfkcentennial. Org. Today we are privileged to hear from president kenne
By 20 points in 2016. Overall democratsage overperformed in the eight special elections since 2016 by an average of more than 12 points compared to the president ial race in 16. Last nights contest became a litmus test of sorts for the president and his party. Today some republicans expressed a sense of dread. If youre a republican in a safe seat, youd better be ready. I dont think you need to be alarmed but certainly need to be reflective on what happened. Every race is a wakeup call. See what we did right and what we did wrong. The president who travelled to the district twice dispatched two of his children there, his Vice President there, and his top an strategist claimed credit for cutting the loss. Paul ryan agreed with the president and that nonsense. Lets watch. Look, i think the president helped close this race. You saw the public polling. It wasnt looking good and the president helped close this race. Toldie. Meanwhile, trump allis told the Washington Post the poor showing tue