Host we are focusing on books written by former first ladies. The first first lady to venture into publishing was known one who recalls her time in the white house 1914 and since then ten other first ladies have published memoirs. We will focus tonight on five women who have served in that position in the last 50 years. First up, Rosalynn Carter who served as first lady from 19771981 and she is the author of five books. In 1984 her bestselling memoir, first lady from plains, was released. Missus carters subsequent books have focused on caregiving and Mental Health care. This is a subject she is championed throughout her life. Now from 2010 here is Rosalynn Carter talking about her book, within our reach ending the Mental Health crisis. [applause] thank you very much. Thank you. [applause] i am really pleased to be here tonight and pleased to see so many people interested in my book. I have been on a book tour this week and i started on monday and i get the same two questions every time
Up, Rosalynn Carter. She served as first lady from 1977 to 1981 and shes the author of five books and in 1984, or bestselling memoir first lady from planes was released. Mrs. Carters subsequent book have focused on caregiving Mental Health care. A subject she has championed throughout her life. Now from 2010 years Rosalynn Carter talking about her book within our reach, ending the Mental Health crisis. Thank you very much. Thank you. Im really pleased to be here tonight and really neat to see so many peopleinterested in my book. Ive been on a book tour this week area i started on monday and i got the same two questions every time so i thought i would tell you what they were. The first one is how did you get involved in Mental Health . The second one is why did you write the book . So im going to tell you why i got involved in Mental Health. I was campaigningfor jimmy carter. You cant hear me . Im telling you how i got involved with Mental Health issues. I was campaigning for jimmy and
National conversation through cspans daily Washington Journal Program or through our social media feeds. Cspan created by americas Cable Television companies as a Public Service and brought to you today by your television provider. Theres no time to think or reflect. Hi, everyone. We are here digging up soil because were about to plant a garden. I wont be satisfied, nor will my husband, until every veteran and Military Spouse who wants a job has one. At the end of the day my most important title is mom in chief. In 2008 barack obama was elected as president. One year into a second obama turn, the first lady continues her focus on childhood obesity, military families and access to education. Good evening and welcome. Tonight is the final installment in our year long series, first ladies influence and image. We finish appropriately with first Lady Michelle obama. For the first 90 minutes well learn more about her biography and how shes approached the job in office so far. Let me introduc
Countries planning to impose a digital tax saying it will defend all actions for American Business and intentions over big tech the pentagon moves 1,600 troops as protesters defy curfews and continue to take to the streets of america a warm welcome to strooinz pmi today. The euro area. We have got the individual companies. The final composite for may has come in at 31. 9. The Services Sector came in at 30. 5 ahead of the flash number of 28. 7. The down turn ease in may. Growth still some way off. We have bounced off the lows seen in april. The euro continually higher. Euro has been very strong of late investors getting excited about the Commission Recovery plan trading about 40 basis points higher than the dollar now weve also got fresh numbers crossing on italy and italian unemployment the jobless rate coming through. The jobless rate came in at 6 bot 32 better than the consensus of 9. 5 . March was revised previously better than the market had been expecting. A couple of comments aro
The certain themes that emerged . Guest no i covered obama for the Washington Post for quite a while. I was living in chicago and working for the Washington Post am i recognized Michelle Obama has led a remarkable life a trajectory which is fascinating and i felt that it was worth telling a story where she is at the center of her own narrative not just the. When i embarked on the project i very much wanted to figure out where she was coming from. This thing she was doing in the white house and what were the origins of that and that meant getting into her Family History and chicago history and the history that she had lived. Host chicagoans up being a major player in her story. Going back there and looking at the life of her father whom she called her northstar even after he had died. What was it about her parents her father in particular that gave her that outlook enter values . Guest thats right and many people will remember the 2008 campaign that she would say of her father that he i