Announcer paying with their bodies is a 2015 book by john kinder. Next on American History tv from , the new york academy of medicine, professor kinder explorers the history of u. S. Wars through the eyes of five disabled veterans. And argues that the nations struggles to meet the needs of the wounded veterans. This 75 minute talk includes graphic images of wounded veterans. Now for this evening, we are happy to welcome john kinder to talk about the history of american war here it this is part of a series of lectures we have had throughout the year. Legacies of war, medical innovations and impacts, which commemorates the american entry into world war i. For the talks this evening, dr. Kinder will look at the way hollywood has shied away from graphic war wounds and how military propaganda is used to downplay wars relentless consumption on life and limbs. In this talk, he will explore the history of american war through the eyes of five disabled veterans. What emerges is a portrait of a
I am dale gregory, Vice President for public programs. We are always thrilled to welcome you to our spectacular robert h. Smith auditorium. This Evenings Program is presented in conjunction with mapping americas road to the revolution for independence. Our new revolutionary war exhibition is on view through march 11. Tonights program, George Washington and the battle for the Nations Capital, is part of the schwartz distinguished Speakers Series which is the heart of our public programs. As always, i would like to thank mr. Schwartz for his wonderful support. Let us give mr. Schwartz a great hand. [applause] ms. Gregory i would also like to recognize our Trustee Executive Committee chair and all of the chairmans councilmembers with us for all of their wonderful support as well. Let us give them a big hand. [applause] miss gregory tonights program include a question and answer session. Has everyone received a card to write their questions . No . We have staff coming through. We will cond
Unless, our new revolutionary war exhibition, which is on view here until march 11th. Tonights program, washington and the nations battle for the Nations Capital. And the distinguished Speaker Series at the heart of our programs, as always, id like to thank mr. Schwartz for his wonderful support. Lets give mr. Schwartz a great hand. [ applause ] id also like to recognize our Trustee Executive Committee chair and all the councilmembers with us for all of their support as well. Lets give them a big hand. [ applause ] thank you. So, tonight, the program will last an hour. It will include a question and answer session. Has everyone received a card to write their questions . No . Well, we have staff coming through. This is we will conduct the q a with written questions on cards. And you should receive a note card and pencil, as they come up and down the aisles, just raise your hand if you want a card. And they will collect them a little later on in the program. And there will be a formal bo
Philip zellerco will chair the panel. I think Everybody Knows philip. He has written a terrific book on the end of the cold war, principal author of 9 11 Commission Report and many other books. And he is now in the midst of writing a terrific book on sort of decisions for war. And in ways that illuminate old crises and old decisions like going to war in 1898 or wilsons decision for war in world war i. Hes sort of brilliantly reassessing these decisions. Were all looking forward to philips next book. At the same time, hes doing about a dozen other things that none of us can keep track of. Sometimes we dont know about. Philip, thank you. Thank you. I actually am sorry to say, we need to wait for james wilson to show up. So he is probably out there somewhere having a good conversation. Maybe we should send someone out. If we can send the search party out. So far its been a great panel. It is rather intimidating when you sit next to somebody who can refer to his book. If we had grandchildr
Good evening, everyone and welcome to the New York Historical society. Im gail gregory. Welcome to the programs of our spectacular robert a. Smith auditorium. This Evening Program is presented in conjunction with mapping americas road to independence and the new revolutionary war expedition which is on here until march 11th. Tonights program, washington and the nations battle for the Nations Capital. And the distinguished Speaker Series at the heart of our programs, as always, id like to thank mr. Schwartz for his wonderful support. Lets give mr. Schwartz a great hand. [ applause ] id also like to recognize our Trustee Executive Committee chair and all the councilmembers with us for all of their support as well. Lets give them a big hand. [ applause ] so, tonight, the program will last an hour. It will include a question and answer session. Has everyone received a card to write their questions . No . Well, we have staff coming through, this is we will conduct the q a with written quest