At the kennedy institute, we are committed to engaging the public in a conversation about the role each one of us plays in our democracy and in our society. We do that through Civic Education programs that bring the United States senate to life and conversations like tonight that bring American History into focus. We are very proud to partner with the Massachusetts Historical Society on todays program. They are an invaluable resource for american life, history, and culture. All of us at the institute are also proud together together a group of panelists for the program, including our moderator, fred tice. He covers news related to politics and Higher Education at wbur where he has been since 1988 serving as a trusted source of truth and information. He previously was the nbc news bureau chief in mexico city and the south america reporter for cbs news based in argentina. Joining fred on the panel are four scholars who provide erspective on, and knowledge of, our nations founders. Togeth
Hello, folks. I am smokey, the forestfighting bear, with a mighty Important Message for you. It is very rare in history you have one kind of originating moment. In a way, it is a creation story for explaining who we are. In the spring of 1910, the earth passed through the tale of haleys comet. The appearance seemed to foreshadow the deadly fire that would engulf the Northern Rockies. No amount of money, equipment, or firefighters could stop the hurricane of fire that raged out of control on august 20 and 21st, 1910. The big blowup would be the catalyst of Fire Suppression for the next 100 years. On august 20, a terrific hurricane broke over the mountains. It picked up the fires and carried them for miles. The wind was so strong that it almost lifted men out of their saddles and the canyon seemed to act as chimneys through which the wind and fires swept like the roar of a thousand freight trains. Ranger ed pulaski. Narrator in the years before the big blowup, president Theodore Roosevel
, for explaining who we are. In the spring of 1910, the earth passed through the tale of haleys comet. The appearance seemed to foreshadow the deadly fire that would engulf the Northern Rockies. No amount of money, equipment, or firefighters could stop the hurricane of fire that raged out of control on august 20 and 21st, 1910. The big blowup would be the catalyst of Fire Suppression for the next 100 years. On august 20, a terrific hurricane broke over the mountains. It picked up the fires and carried them for miles. The wind was so strong that it almost lifted men out of their saddles and the canyon seemed to act as chimneys through which the wind and fires swept like the roar of a thousand freight trains. Pulaski. Narrator in the years before the big blowup, president Theodore Roosevelt was helping to put conservation on the national agenda. In 1905, he appointed his friend as chief forrester of the newly minted u. S. Forest service. Many accused the president of pushing his agenda t
He was in a one fellow in law and economics. Also a ba in economics. Jim, so glad to have you with us here for our shaftesbury society. Its always a pleasure to speak to the good folks at the foundation. As someone that has worked for mashable years now. Though much policy happens on the state level. Its really a great standard. It has reshaped North Carolina and such a positive direction. A lot of the resilience right now and to be on the sound fiscal footing in the midst of a pandemic think you for having me. I really appreciate that. People should know that you actually live in North Carolina so your books writes about federal policy and hopefully after we talk about your book a bit we will get your take on whats happening with the governor and the use of Emergency Powers and et cetera here in North Carolina. Jim, i gotta tell you this book the unelected you can buy this book now i think my colleague renate will be posting in the Comment Section where you can actually get your copy
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