Ago. And i am honored that he is back today. [ applause ] thank you. Im going to get about 25 minutes, i hope you have time for question and answer. Reconstruction is a lie in the popular memory. Largely through its portrayal in popular media. I want to look at the politics of the portrayal, of Andrew Johnsons impeachment. My primary work will be Thomas Dixons the politics of popular portrayals of Andrew Johnsons impeachment one, john f. Kennedys profiles in courage. My thesis is, that these works portray a radical reconstruction , and reinforce the once highly held belief that although clinical factors inevitably influenced impeachment, under high crimes and misdemeanors, should occur only if theres been a legal transgression threatening the welfare of the republic. Lets start with the 23. Is me if you know, was a Pulitzer Prize winner 1957. With sketches of senators with personal cost, over partisan politics. Theres one chapter on johnsons impeachment which is most of you know failed
Ladies and gentle blue, happy birthday. I am jeffrey rosen, president of the National Constitution center and we have an important responsibility on bill of rights day, the National Chart of the Constitution Center to inspire people around the world. Before doing that, here we go. We are going to recite not only the first part but the entire congressional charter and i know you can do it. The National Constitution center is the only institution in america chartered by congress to disseminate information about the u. S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis. And the purpose of our charter, in order to increase understanding of the constitution among the american people. That is what we are going to do today. On december 15, 1791, the bill of rights was ratified. The first 10 amendments which are now known as the bill of rights have become iconic of american liberty throughout the globe but as we learned today in a fascinating series of discussions the bill of rights is not always the bill
Robbing Convenience Stores across clearwater. And it appears hes getting more aggressive. Each time. Fox 13s Shayla Reaves is live at the 711 on drew street. Good morning jen dbx thanks shayla she doesnt look like your average bank robber. But dont let the gray hair fool you. St. Pete police of america on 62nd avenue north. They say she waited 2 weeks before turning herself in. It seems like a heist that was well thought out. The woman was wearing a disguise to look younger when she walked up to the tellers counter. And to make sure they complied. She told employees she had a bomb. On november 7th. Surveillance video captured Janice Ellinwood wearing a dark wig when she entered bank of america. She casually passed a note to the teller. Claiming to have a bomb. The 65yearold got away with 19hundreddollars. Find this mysterious robber until yesterday. Ellinwood walked into the Police Department said she was wanted. And showed an officer the news release about the robbery. Before turning
Institute at Gettysburg College, also a professor of history, also here at gettysburg. It is my pleasure to introduce mark summers. Mark summers is the thomas d. Clark professor of history at the university of kentucky where he teaches courses in 19th century u. S. History and political history. He is the author of numerous books including rum, romanticism and rebellion, the making of a president in 1884, as well as a dangerous stir, fear, paranoia and the making of reconstruction. This book was a groundbreaking monograph, one that examined the overlooked role of fear and emotions in reconstruction politics. Most recently, dr. Summers published this book, the ordeal of reunion and it is already sold out in our bookstore, just behind you. There will be more copies coming. This volume, which is part of the university of North Carolina little field series, it is, what i think, a volume that needs to stand alongside eric foners classic reconstruction. It is that important of a book. Mark s
Also here at gettysburg. It is my pleasure to introduce mark summers. Mark summers is the thomas d. Clark professor of history at the university of kentucky where he teaches courses in 19th century u. S. History and political history. He is the author of numerous books including rum, romanticism and rebellion, the making of a president in 1884, as well as a dangerous stir, fear, paranoia and the making of reconstruction. This book was a groundbreaking monograph. It was one that examined the overlooked role of fear and emotions in reconstruction politics. Most recently, dr. Summers published this book, the ordeal of reunion and it is already sold out in our bookstore, just behind you. There will be more copies coming. This volume, which is part of the university of North Carolina littlefield series, it is, what i think, a volume that needs to stand alongside eric foners classic reconstruction. Its that important of a book. Mark summers, this evening, he has the task to frame the reconst