That does seem particularly appropriate because she will be discussing her new book capital dames the civil war and the women of washington, 18481868. Cokie roberts is best known as one of our nations most respected broadcast journalist. Her broadcasts on in the our offer critical insight into the worlds politics, government and washington, and as is the case with every Campaign Season she will be one of the most important voices we all listen to in the months ahead as the 2016 president ial race unfold and i know how busy you will be trying to cover by that time i was going to say the candidates that keeps growing forever. I do want to mention in the r and nbc are her day job. You know the Cokie Roberts grew up in a political family she has seen political life from the inside and out and understand where political dynamics fitting to American History and for that reason it is not surprising that along with her commentaries on contemporary politics shes a student of American History an
Cokie this is a neighbor of mine, as well. We live very close to each other. I live in the house that i grew up in. The shes newer to the neighborhood. I probably moved there before she was born. But what a fabulous contribution she made to this community. Really. [applause] cokie really wonderful. In addition to taking on this now Legendary Store a legend in washington, doing the National Book fair was really a challenge and one that was well met. Didnt you guys go . My grandsons are here. You have to pay attention. You have to sit up and pay attention. [laughter] cokie but really they did a fabulous job. My College Roommate is here. You see its all the old and another college classmate. Its the old gang. And robert stevens, my roommate when i was in college, helped me type my papers late at night. And she couldnt help me finish this book and it was really upsetting to me. Because i was very late in getting it in. But it was great fun to do. I appreciate your words. I started on this
For inspiring me and millions of americans to live and study the cant dictation. I want to thank you ladies and gentlemen. Please join me in thanking america is constitutional law professor akhil amar. [applause] Cokie Roberts political commentator for npr and abc news is next on booktv. Her book capital dames recounts washington d. C. During the civil war through the lives of many would who lived and worked in the capital. Following the stock from politics prose story in d. C. We bring you a book party for capital dames from the museum also in washington. I want to say it is such a personal pleasure for me and for brad who is not here to post Cokie Roberts tonight. I think this is your sixth or seven at politics prose. You have been here for three previous books all the way which were New York Times bestsellers. We have a couple if you miss them on the first go around. Cokie has also been here several times but there several times with her husband steve roberts, for books theyve writt
Featuring this weekend include the iraq war americas infrastructure, terrorism washington, d. C. And the civil war and first ladies. Now for a complete schedule of our entire weekend you can go to booktv. Org. Used to the schedule on the right hand side of the page. You can also follow was on facebook, or at booktv is our twitter handler we sent out a letter schedule updates. And publishing news throughout the weekend. Booktv on this memorial day weekend three days nonfiction books and authors. Cokie roberts, political commentator for npr and abc news is next on booktv. Her book capital dames recounts washington, d. C. During the civil war through the lives of many of the women who lived and worked in the capital. Following this talk from politics prose bookstore in d. C. We bring you a book party for capital dames from the museum also in washington. I just want to say it such a personal pleasure for me and for brad it was a porsche not here to post Cokie Roberts tonight. I think this
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