Supported by the u. S. Government and resulted in the capture or death of more than 1000 men. This was recorded in florida in 2011. It is about one hour. This evening, books and books is pleased to welcome mr. Jim ratzenberger and his new book brilliant disaster jfk, castro, and americas doomed invasion of cubas bay of pigs. He has written for the New York Times, vanity fair, smithsonian, and the wilson quarterly, among others. His most recent book was american 1908, and he is also the author of high steel. He examines the u. S. Backed military invasion of cuba in 1961 in this book, one of the most ill fated blunders in american history. He draws on long hidden cia documents, and delivers, as never before, the truth and consequences of those five pivotal days in april of 1961. Here to tell us more, give a warm welcome to mr. Jim ratzenberger. [applause] jim perfect. Thank you. Thank you for that introduction. Thank you to books and books for having me. This is a wonderful bookstore. I
Laughs, but she was his best friend and she compensated. It is aaron burr that lets her know that James Madison wishes to meet her. She carved out a space for women, where they could wield a great deal of political power. Here, Dolley Madison would sit at the head of the table and direct the conversation. She got these people to the white house and entertained them, got them together, got them talking. This was very important for dolley to make everybody feel welcome, be they enemies or allies. Dolley popularized the style to american fashion, and that was considered her classic look. People noticed it. The octagon was the perfect setting for james and Dolley Madison as they try and resume government as quickly as possible. She sat side by side with madison for almost 20 years during his retirement, helping him compile and arrange his papers. She moved back to washington, d. C. In her elder years and sort of became a grand damme. Very much behind the scenes in the political field again
Exciting conversation with the head of the center for history and one of our historians on a brandnew book the cabinet, George Washington and the creation of an american institution. Ordinarily we would be doing this at the Historical House which is our base of operations on Lafayette Park at as we are all working from home and we are joining you in your home, we are trying out this new mode of communications that is perfectly fitting that were historical initiative. As you know we were founded in 1961 by Jaclyn Kennedy who had the vision at such a young age and a short period of time to create organizations like the White House Historical association. We were talking about today actually selected piece of land and hired a young irish architect to build the white house. While creating educational materials and content, it is a core part of the mission and that is what we do every day with the books we publish and our programs around the country. And our online social media content. Thi
Shown in the first few minutes of this program. Good evening and welcome, everyone. I am the director of the john f. Kennedy president ial fiber and museum, and on behalf of the executive director of the Kennedy Library foundation, the board of directors, and everyone, i think you for joining us this evening. Let me first acknowledge the generous underwriters of the forum, boston capital, the local institute, raytheon, the boston foundation, and our media partners. We considered having this Forum Last Night on the actual 50th anniversary of misses kennedys tour but did not want to make you have to choose between sharing valentines day with loved ones or with your friends here at the Kennedy Library. We are so pleased to have so many of you with us this evening. 50 years ago, Jaclyn Kennedy introduced herself to the nation. In many ways, the public already knew her from her role as the president s wife, mother to children, and charming world leaders. In 1962, it was a more substantive J
Launched their attack saturday. Gaza Health Ministry says the number killed has reached 1400 in their region. Since initial attacks more than 1,000 people died in israel including 25 americans. The very littest from the white house, we warn you some of the images are disturbing. Reporter tanks in southern israel fired at targets in gaza, part of the retaliation for saturdays barbaric attacks from hamas. As the relentless air assault continues wounded palestinian children crowd hospitals. They keep saying leave the gaza strip. They want everything. Reporter israel says it wont end the siege blocking food, fuel, water until israeli hostages are returned. We need your help. We need the worlds help to bring those survivors back home now. Reporter u. S. Secretary of state blinken traveled to israel and met with Benjamin Netanyahu pledging support and noting the situation is personal for him. I come to you not only as the secretary of state but as a you. I understand on the personal level wh