Discussion with julian, id like to share a little bit about the history of the strand. The strand was founded in 1927 on book row. Stretching from union square, book row gradually dwindled from 48 bookstores until, after 93 years, the strand is the sole survivor. Now run by Third Generation owner nancy bass. We want to thank all for our support because without all of you, we wouldnt be where we are today. And also an update on the store in case youre curious, the physical store in union square is open, weve been open for about two weeks. So wear a mask and stop by if youre in the area. Tonight were excited to have Julian Zelizer who is celebrating the release of his book, burning down the house. Julian is a class of 1941 professor of history of Public Affairs at Princeton University and a cnn political analyst. His most recent book coauthored by our moderator, kevin kruse and the fierce urgency of now. Zelizer has been awarded fellowships with the New York Historical society, the russe
[applause] mayor coleman let me just say one quick thing about thurgood, how important he was to our country, for africanamericans, for those who wanted to go to law school africanamericans who wanted to go to law school, i was a part of that generation who looked up to him, believed in him, who was inspired by him. That i too someday could go to law school and i could someday become a lawyer. There is a whole generation of people just like me who have gone on to do that because of the bravery and the courage of Thurgood Marshall. So tonight, we are here gathered here this evening and i have view this really has the intersection of history and the future. What to i mean by that . The intersection of history and the future . Well, we are in Lincoln Theater. In this theater, this was the only place where black folks could come and get entertained in a theater because they couldnt go downtown. They would come right here. And this theater was nearly demolished. A wrecking ball almost tore
How important he was to our country, for africanamericans, for those who wanted to go to law school africanamericans who wanted to go to law school, i was a part of that generation who looked up to him, believed in him, who was inspired by him. That i too someday could go to law school and i could someday become a lawyer. There is a whole generation of people just like me who have gone on to do that because of the bravery and the courage of Thurgood Marshall. So tonight, we are here gathered here this evening and i have view this really has the intersection of history and the future. What to i mean by that . The intersection of history and the future . Well, we are in Lincoln Theater. In this theater, this was the only place where black folks could come and get entertained in a theater because they couldnt go downtown. They would come right here. And this theater was nearly demolished. Almost tore it down. And we saved it, renovated it and it is now one of the jewels of the city of col
Circuits really become sensitized, how this narrow circuits of groove. They down. That is what is key. The reality is, i may not tell you, but the reason this has been so hard because once those narrow circuits get straight and, how long do they last . So they can last a lifetime. But the good news is we can lay down new narrow circuits. I think that increasing they coming in now, those who provide care understand the goal is to try to lay down those circuits. Thank you very much. [applause] [inaudible] he will be staying to share file to either sign it cant be [inaudible] caught my [inaudible conversations] when i tune in to it on the weekend, sharing their releases. Watching ampersand the tv is the best television for serious readers. Cspan can have a longer conversation than delve into this subject. Booktv weekends bring your author after author after author with fascinating people. Of the booktv and in the cspan fan. Good afternoon, everyone get my name is christopher preble, Vice
States has treated restructured more than two counterterrorism organizations for every happened appreciation apprehension. With a massive enterprise with police and intelligence agencies follow up on 10 million tips the vast majority leads nowhere but in the new book chasing ghosts the authors try to answer simple questions. Is the chase worth the effort . Or is it excessive given the dangers of action represents . Another quick thing about the book and those of you that are attending today you are fortunate because we have it for sale and it is priced to sell. 18 for a fine hardcover book. And on top of that it would be happy to sign that. If you are here with us you are fortunate if youre watching on line at home we can find a book and other retailers establishments on line. John mueller is a Senior Research scientist and a member of the Political Science department at Ohio State University and also my colleague here procopius authored numerous books. With the remnants and terror, a