Partnerships with the Historical Society. I like to give a special welcome for anyone attending a virtual one for the first time. Im sure there are some joining us for the first time. If youre not familiar with us, we are the oldest Historical Society in america. Hundred and 7091 as an independent nonprofit institution, dedicated to collecting and publishing in staring her history or 229 years. These days, we are taking to hosting Virtual Events and Online Events planned every week through june. Our Program Next Week and friday at 2 00 p. M. And a virtual tour in the philly programs. This years anniversary so we hope you will be able to join us on the property find Additional Details on our website. Today we have a great program, we are joined by abram from an associate professor of english at Washington University in st. Louis. Phd from northwestern university. His published widely on literature, possibly focusing especially on American Culture. Hell be talking about his new book, ame
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Kentucky and is a 1971 graduate of Center College where he was later named a distinguished graduate. In 1974. He received his juris doctor degree from washington and Lee University school of law. He has practiced constitutional and Administrative Law for 45 years in lexington, kentucky and 26 years as council to webster chamberlain being and in washington, dc. Throughout his career as a constitutional attorney kenneth cultivated his advocation in history as a battlefield preservationist. He helped form the Perryville Battlefield Association and served as chairman of the perryville battlefield commission. He had a president ial appointment as chairman of the Gettysburg National military Parks Advisory Commission and served on the board of directors of the gettysburg foundation. He has spent time researching American History writing books and articles for scholarly presentations and giving towards of Civil War Battlefields to the avid American Civil War audience. All of kents books have