And he argues that president lincoln was against slavery, but was willing to accept it in order to preserve the union. This is an hour and a half, hosted by the New York Historical society and the bryant park reading room. Thank you alex castle and paul room arrow. And thanks to the Bryant Park Corporation and the bryant park reading room, and the hsbc corporation and all those who have made it possible for me to appear here tonight. Its a particular privilege to speak here in new york city. Already, in 1860, as it remains today, new york was the nerve center of the nation. The herald, the tribune, the times, the three most influential and widely read newspapers in the United States, were publish right here. Each provides the historian with a wealth of insights, and each informs my presentation tonight. Here is what i am going to talk about. I focus on the fateful series of events in late 1860, and early 1861, when a president ial election triggered a grave crisis, and before long, a c
The freedom to do what is right and good. For yourself and your family. To accomplish dreams. To live securely. To help others. Not by the force of government, but by the goodness of heart. Where rights are not granted by government or claimed by identities, but are unalienable. As members of the human race. Today, americas greatness is challenged by those with extreme notions. Defunding Law Enforcement as lawlessness abounds. Hateful rhetoric telling you what to wear and when you can work. Limiting free speech and freedom of worship. Ideas. Let us restore the values that made America Great. We will make america strong again. Returned to the highest standard. We will make america proud again. A land of freedom of speech and worship. We will make america safe again. Command of security and prosperity. And we will make America Great again. A land of greatness. From washington, d. C. , welcome to the 2020 Republican National convention. Tonight, celebrating america is the land of greatnes
What did you think of the night . Nts speech last guest it was an inspiring speech because it was so optimistic and an appreciation of the nations past and a very upbeat look at what we can achieve in the future. Host you have defended the president s handling of the pandemic. What grade would you give him . Guest i would give very highgrade to him. The centers for Disease Control and prevention, not so much. Unfortunately. , the career people who have in been there year after year have disappointed americans not only in the handling of this pandemic but in Previous Global Health challenges, whether it. As h1n1 or the zika virus so big changes need to be made at the cdc. I would like to start by explaining to the audience what the committee to reduce infection deaths does, because i am really here on behalf of the committee to provide a lot of valuable, nonpartisan information about how we can prepare for the next pandemic. Host please, go ahead. Guest the committee to reduce infection
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