Jim thompson discussing his new who is billy lee, George Washingtons mulatto man. Toward acquired, in his words, 1767. Atto man, in he was wellknown known to washingtons staff, including lafayette. Thompson presents an analysis of washingtons complex relationship with billy lee and discusses a deeper relationship between the two. Mr. Thompson is the author of a number of books on the arts and history, among them being the birth of virginias aristocracy and Thomas Jeffersons enlightenment. After his presentation, there will be a q a and mr. Thompson will be happy to sign copies of his book. Please take the opportunity to explore our library and museum with its new exhibition, remembering the american resolution. We also have 31 period rims detecting life in early america. Resources are free and open to the public. O, pleaseurther ad welcome jim thompson. [applause] mark, for the, fine introduction, and thank you all for coming today. I appreciate you joining me and learning with me abou
Youre watching American History tv. All weekend, every weekend, on cspan 3. Follow us on twitter for information on our schedule and to keep up with the latest history dues. History news. William lee, known as billy lee, was short washingtons personal slave. Washington granted billy lee land and freedom in his will. Next, author James Thompson discusses his theory explaining why washington may have taken this action. The daughters of the American Revolution hosted this onehour event. Today, we are pleased to have jim thompson discussing his new book, who is billy lee, George Washingtons mulatto man. Toward acquired, in his words, my mulatto man, in 1767. He was wellknown known to washingtons staff, including lafayette. Thompson presents an analysis of washingtons complex relationship with billy lee and discusses a deeper relationship between the two. Mr. Thompson is the author of a number of books on the arts and history, among them being the birth of virginias aristocracy and Thomas J
Hosts a ceremony to rename the treasury and its building. It was built on the original site of the freedmens bank. This is about 30 minutes. Good afternoon. I am the assistant secretary for management here at the Treasury Department. Thank you all for being here today. Those of you joining us virtually as well. It is a tremendous privilege to come to work here at the Treasury Department every day and this is stored building. Century,or more than a decisions made at this building have impacted the lives of our fellow citizens. I am honored to work for the secretary, a great leader and tireless advocate. Often times in the daytoday routine it is easy to forget the , historic significance of the institution we work for, the legacy we are part of, and the people we serve. Today, we take a small step and in preserving the history of the building and the legacy of service and inclusion. I want to start off by recognizing john hope brian. It was his idea that we name the Treasury Annex the fr
Attacks. The 9 11 attacks. In light of those concerns, we want to hear what our viewers think this morning. Should the socalled torture reports be released today . Phone lines are open. Host you can also catch up with us on twitter, facebook or email us at journal cspan. Org. A very good Tuesday Morning to you. The socalled torture report making headlines in papers across the morning. Heres the front page of the ampa times this morning and the lead story of todays u. S. A. Today, torture report raises fears. We want to hear from our viewers this morning what, you think about the release of the socalled torture report this morning. Before we get to your call for my details on what can be expected, i want to turn to Michael Doyle with mcclatchy. He joins us on the phone. First what, can we expect from the report . What are the details that will be in it . Guest the report itself will not be made public. And its going to stay classified. Whats coming out is the executive summary. Its abou
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