Bert i would like you to read the prologue from the book, for later discussion. Jeremy my pleasure. I shall begin. Just before 9 30 p. M. Central time, in 1955, a handsome townhouse on chicagos south side, owens sat back in a straight back chair. He slipped back his hair, what was left of it. He put finishing touches on what had been an all day job, rewiring his old home. In a few minutes, he would be talking live on tv about his celebrity. More than 20 million americans watched as he spoke from a studio in new york, first with owens and his family, and then leonard bernstein. The 42yearold father of three, Jesse Owens Wade 25 pounds more than he did in 1936, when he turned in the most indelible performance to the olympic games. Conservative jacket, flannel slacks, white shirt, and dark tie, he could have passed for a 50yearold. Not that he was not in good shape. He was, a few months earlier he only less0 yards, than one second than his personal best. He held the personal record in the
Characters, as well as many articles. Directord as interim at the portrait gallery from may 2012 to march 2013. She received a masters degree in early american culture, and she is a former board member of the print council of america. Reaves . [applause] ms. Reaves thank you so much, kendall, and good evening. Comealways a pleasure to to this lovely place and a particular honor to be asked to help celebrate george. Ashingtons birthday i am very happy to share with you perhaps a slightly different picture of George Washington then is typical than is typical. Thank you all for coming out on such a miserable evening. The exulted lyrics of a federal song in the exalted camp bothled Washington Snow longer with pride and dignity, your matchless strength at sea, since we, your braver sons, incensed, have soared on. Huzzah, huzzah, huzzah for war and washington the rebels, the next verse complains, laugh at all of your pomp. Cheeky lyrics are printed on a broadsided, adorned at the top with a
Institute is a Nonprofit Organization that promotes the knowledge and appreciation and achievement of american independence by supporting advanced studies presenting exhibitions and other public programs, advocating reservation, and providing resources to teachers and students. Comesrrent expedition from the portraits of the war for independence. One of the most sought after likenesses was that of George Washington, the commanderinchief of the continental army. Acquire a likeness of the general. Wendy reeves was a curator of. Merica during the 40 years of her collected rare books, cartoon characters character term include many articles and books. She received a masters degree in early American Culture and she is a member and former board member of the print council of america. Mr. Eva miss ree ve. Im honored to be asked to help celebrate George Washingtons birthday and cincinnati. Im happy to share with you a slightly different picture of George Washington than is typical. Thank you al
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