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Scholarship on the mother of George Washington, Mary Ball Washington. This popular event was set up some time ago, to help us understand the world, the time, the experiences of Martha Washington and other women of the 18th century. One of those women is of course Mary Ball Washington. The library hosted this event in womens History Month in the month of march but because of the closure here we are tonight. I want to mention a couple of things. One important thing i think everyone in the audience probably knows by now but i cant say it too many times, mount vernon is open. With open to audiences come to visit i should say to come to mount vernon and you have an opportunity to stroll the grounds to see the museum and education center. Quite soon we will open the magic but thats not ready yet because of the particular challenges the United States faces. But continue to support mount vernon in that way. Another thing only as an upcoming event. On july 8, that is coming right up right aroun
This hearing providing oversight to the Smithsonian Institution. In 1836, congress accepted the quest from an english scientist who never visited the United States but nevertheless decided to leave his substantial fortune to our country for the increased knowledge. Ten years later in 1846, the Smithsonian Institution was formally established by congress. In the 173 years since, the smithsonian has grown to a complex of 19 museums, Numerous Research centers, Library Systems and a network of more than 200 affiliate organizatio organizations, archives and the national zoo. Today the smithsonian serves as a steward to more than 154 billion artifacts, works of art and specimens. Visitors from across the country and around the world flock to see this broad collection, and in 2018 alone there were nearly 29 million visitors to the smithsonian. The smithsonian also works around the world to advance critical scientific discoveries and research. Earlier this year thanks in large part to the astr
And just have a no will be had to bring you the latest news but right now across the u. K. Island. Hello and welcome across not where all things are considered im Peter Lavelle 80 years ago this month the 2nd world war in europe began 6 years later the scourge of german fascism was defeated however the meaning of the start of the war remains hotly contested this history is intensely political. Crosslinking revisionism im joined by my guest show for you. Roberts he is americas professor of history at University College cork as well as member of the Royal Irish Academy and his latest book is churchill and stalin we also have dmitri bobbitt shes a political analyst and editor interest me internet media project and in london we cross our going to be curious he is a writer on Legal Affairs as well as editor in chief of the duran dot com all right gentlemen crosstalk rules in effect that means you can jump in anytime you want and i always appreciate jeffrey let me go to you 1st your center o
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