economic and emotional upheaval these women from various occupations classes races and ages played an important role in the war their bravery resourcefulness and resilience influence the evolution of the nation and help the country to survive its first tested democracy since the american revolution. few words about kate before coming to fort mchenry national monuments in historic shrine. keep work for seven years in the national park service chesapeake bay gateway s office as a visual information specialist. prior to working for the national park service. she served as a museum director and also coordinator over the conservation assessment program and also coordinator for the state s effort for the war of 1812 bicentennial from 2012 to 2015 the celebration that went over a number of years. i think it s really cool to note that kate s parents took her to national parks and museums throughout her childhood setting the stage for kate s love of history and museums. so without fur
Wonderful person to introduce here. And the wonderful part about this is that this event has happened in such a circular synergistic cooperative and loving way i can tell you i first learned about the book the tentative agreement coming out through the pipeline. I saw dr. Miles. Yes, it just started like that. And here you are. Weve been talking on email. I love the fact that you are here. The nonfiction bookstore. In our book fair in the categories of history and Culture Health and wellbeing. Without any further ado i want to introduce you to stephen for with history of his very own i am proud to be introducing my friend and colleague as you will hear from what i tell you and what she will present to you. She is a fierce intellectual force. I want you to know that shes one of the nicest and warmest people that you will ever get to meet. She is an Author University teacher and public historian. With the native native american history. The story of a turkey family published in 2005 next
He once was dying of cancer and his family was facing serious financial problems. At this point in his life he was a man trying to take care of his family and we get to tell his story here that most people dont know about. Welcome to Saratoga Springs on the tv. Located about four hours north of new york city it has a population of about 27000. Names for the numerous springs in the area early settlers walked here to experience the therapeutic effects of the natural mineral or water. Today Saratoga Springs is a popular Tourist Destination with its spots. Revolutionary war history and. With the help of our spectrum Cable Partners for the next 90 minutes will learn about the citys history and feature its local Literary Community including Andrew Mckenna on his battle with opioid addiction. Growing up i thought the person who is addicted to heroin lived under a bridge somewhere and was pushing a shopping cart around or Something Like that you know, that is not the case. One of the most abus
Happens in a loving way that there is a great move back one but coming out on the pipeline so then it just started like that and here you are. I love the foot the fact that you are here. The nonfiction bookstore and the categories of culture and thank you for all of that. Want to introduce you doctor niles, thank you so much b17. I am proud to be introducing my friend and colleague as a fierce intellectual force also one of the nicest and warmest people youll ever meet as an author and University Teacher prize winning works but first the family getting freedom next the house on the diamond hill to follow those with the study of race and gender dark tourism then memories of slavery. Also a writer of fiction and feminist essays and the cherokee rose is set on present day georgia. The Publishers Weekly pick in 2015. And another book that all georgians should read with the department of american culture, history and womens studies. 2011 Macarthur Foundation fellow. [applause] her current w
Today two of the most expressive elected leaders an opportunity to introduce them i do want to start with our assessorrecorder carmen chu. clapping. carmen chu was appointed by mayor gavin newsom in 2007 to the San Francisco board of supervisors to represent the sunset district write was raised a lot of you are from it was not easy carmen chu was not Small Business that was looking at for a political career go sometimes this year, the best representatives representing you she was drafted; right . You guys remember ed schu i fondly remember a couple 6 stores by the carmen it was our gardeners along point firefighters and the teachers and the bus drivers that stooped for carmen we knew she was something that would get the job done she was on the wrong side of some voted like in china laughter ca man approached the job is professionalism dignity and grace im honored shy said take the time out of her day were going to continue to support her, she brought in hundred and 91 million as her jo