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Discovered dozens of unpublished photographs. They were hugely popular, unpublished black history. The monthlong series explored the history behind the photos, garnering 1. 7 million views and thousands of comments from readers. Were thrilled to welcome tonight two of the authors who were involved with creating the book inspired by their discovery, unseen, unpublished black history from the New York Times Photo Archives, which is available for purchase and signing following the program. Darcy eveleigh is a contributing photo editor at the New York Times, and the creator and editor of the lively morgue, a times blog and tumbler series. Rachel swarns is a contributing author. She is the author of american tapestry, the story of black, white, and multiracial ancestors of michelle obama. Moderating the conversation this evening is rhea combs. The curator of film, history and culture. She serves as the head of museum africanamerican media arts. Please join me in welcoming darcy eveleigh, Ra
[speaking foreign language] it is a long way from iran to fort bragg, north carolina. Halfway around the world, you might say. But that is where the story begins. It is my story, but it could be the story of a great number of other u. S. Army advisors. Who served in nearly 50 countries overseas. My name is captain paul weinman. My assignment with the military Assistance Advisory Group in iran is as an advisor to the Imperial Iranian Army special forces group. But before you teach, you have to learn the hard way. At fort bragg, we learned our special forces lessons well. Lessons that would make us into tough, welltrained soldiers able to handle any situation in some faroff land. North carolina, or north iran. A jump is a jump. The same intention as you go out the airplane door. The same big lift in your chest as you see that parachute billowing out. When you land, it may be the safe ending to a flight, but your job is just beginning. Your five students know your part in this exercise. Y