Congress Jefferson Building including the designers, construction and declaration. The u. S. Capital Historical Society hosted this event as part of their annual summer lecture series. It is about one hour. Quite a few more people expect you can see on the cover that we have this personal information on the lower right side. If you do not have a copy and would like one or if you would like another just send me a email. I will send you a copy. Ultimately you can get a copy whether you have wanted they are not. This is a mixed audience, i have no idea of your expertise. My expertise is this i am a docent at the library. I have become interested in the history of building the building. Interested in it because of the individuals involved. Big buildings need big egos. That is what we have here. There is no question about it. The fascinating psychological story, the historical story. I am going to go into these primary elements. I amu do not know this sorry i am repetitious but that is the
Unveil again and were finished with the conservation. Yet any questions about images please speak up. I really did conceive this is a visual presentation. Go about it by writing a formal paper, i thought it would be more exciting and more engaging to think about it in that visual way. Its a little daunting to realize that my visual aid is not working as well as i would like. Sorry about, that. 1922, the7, centennial of ulysses s. Grants washday, the grand memorial dedicated at the foot of the capital. Ineral offices were closed terms of visitors gathered to watch the military parade that made its way down pennsylvania avenue from the white house to memorial site. Thousands of military men rticipated including hundreds of civil war veterans. Among them even some former confederate soldiers. At the time of its unveiling critics celebrated this memorial considered to be one of washington dcs most notable public sculptures and a masterpiece. In a city that bus over 500 openair sculptures,
Democratic Party Platform did not support emancipation. This hourlong discussion was part of a symposium on the 1864 election hosted by the Lincoln Group of d. C. Our next speaker is known to many of us. And some of us have the strength to have read one of the two volumes this is the second volume covering the period of todays symposium, of Abraham Lincoln a life by Michael Burlingame who holds the distinguished chair at university of illinois at springfield. His earlier work, the inner world of Abraham Lincoln, is being discussed on saturday mornings monthly by a Book Discussion group that is sponsored by the Lincoln Group of d. C. And we meet at fords theater education center. Michael has done the most Massive Research on Abraham Lincoln of any scholar. He has edited 12 major books that lay out original source material from those who knew lincoln or studied him closely in the early years after lincoln. So, we are very pleased to have, as our final speaker before our panel, professor
It would have been. Thats a great question. Ive never thought about that and i dont know. Thats a very good question. I wish i could answer. But i dont know what the mar gyp was. Well have to google that later. Well, thank you so much. Our next speaker is known to many of us. And some of us had the strength to have read one of the two volumes. This is the second volume covering the period oaf todays symposium. Of Abraham Lincolns life who holds the chancellor distinguished chair in lincoln studies at the university of illinois at springfield. His earlier work, the inner world of Abraham Lincoln, is being discussed on saturday morninmorn i ings, monthly, by a discussion groupment and we meet at fords theaters education center. Michael has done the most Massive Research on Abraham Lincoln of any scholar he has edited 12 major books that lay out o ringal source material from those who new lincoln or studied him closely in the early years after lincoln. So we are very pleased to have as ou
In battle . And fought as president. To preserve the values of our country. We are so excited to be here. For those of you who dont know the United States Capitol Historical Society is the congressionally chartered nonprofit organization. Dedicated to sharing the story of the capital and those who work there in a manner that inspires informed patriotism. Today as we celebrate three significant events all related. The 200th anniversary of ulysses grants birth. The 100th anniversary of this grant memorial and the dedication of the incredible restoration of this monument that was finished in 2020. We have a distinguished group of speakers. Senator roy blunt our hero who im going to introduce first architect of the capitol Brett Blanton who oversaw the restoration and oversees the capital and distinguished historian ron white. So now you know, whats going to happen. Let me present to you our first speaker. Senator roy blunt built on his background as a Public Service servant a University P