Emancipation is the bill clinton lecture in history at New York Historical. Id like to thank our great trustee and benefactor, earnhardt shorts, for hamza generosity in making this event along with so many of our Public Programs possible. [applause] id also like to recognize and thank one of our trustees who has joined us today. Thats one of our panelists, david. And take the support in early to say how proud we are to count today but among our trustees at New York Historical i also want to recognize laura washington and mercedes franklin, who are cochairs of our Frederick Douglass council. And of course welcome all members of her Frederick Douglass council who have joined us today. And i want to recognize longstanding and special friend of New York Historical, eric, who has also joined us this morning. And thank eric for all he and his family has done over a, very very long time here at this institution. Thank you. [applause] this Mornings Program will last about an hour and a half an
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Washington post investigator roster emma brown conditions whats boys tooth but masculinity and manhood. Actor and healthcare advocate michael j. Fox reflects on being diagnosis if were parkinsons at the image 289, living with the disease and his foundations work to find a crew. And georgetown law professor rosa brooks details her experiences in policings after becoming an Armed Reserve Police Officer in washington, dc. Tonight at 655 eastern and you can find more Schedule Information online at booktv. Org or consult your program guide. Next on booktv from earlier in the month, librarian of congress carl ya hayden testified bit the library of Congress Budget request. This lasts 45 minutes. This hearing is fully virtual so we need to address a few housekeeping matters. For members members are responsible for muting and unmuting themselves. For purposes of eliminating inadvertent background noise, the chair or staff designated by the chair may mute participants microphones when theyre not
Metal. Just before introduce the speakers i want to recognize and think the trustees who are joining us this evening first and foremost the executive committee Richard Reese and the distinguished Speakers Series and trustees darcy goldman, brian and suzanne and david. Also to the chairmans counsel joining us this evening we are so very grateful for your encouragement and support especially during this challenging time. So now with Professor Emeritus of history at west point where he taught for two decades and as a solicitor general in 2020 and a fellow at Hamilton College as well as a fellow of International Security programs. Publishing numerous books and articles on military history including west point history. The most recent book is robert e. Lee and me. Joining us as moderator this evening is general patraeus from the kkr Global Institute prior to joining in the us military in iraq and afghanistan of the us central command. And general patraeus served as director of caa. And with
Guest. General Charles Mcgee was one of the fame Tuskegee Airmen and a career officer in the United States air force for 30 years who floor adorable of 409 combat missions in world war ii, korea and vietnam. During world war ii, Brigadier General mcgee was stationed in italy with 302nd Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group. General mcgee, are you there . Do you want to introduce yourself . A good morning and its a pleasure to be here to share with you. I realize that teachers have a real challenge in this day and age because there are so many things out there for youngsters to focus on and if we can keep them on the right track, thats whats good for the country so its a pleasure to be here with you today. Definitely. Do you want to introduce us introduce yourself a little bit and tell us a little bit about your story . Well, im Charles Mcgee, Brigadier General in the United States air force, retired. I ended up doing something i enjoy doing and i like to pass it on to the young f