What we think will be a rich and stimulating discussion of the subject that is ever evolving, and sometimes fastmoving. Controversial, emotional, and something that we need to talk about. And from time to time when ive done this panel with friends and colleagues, ive called it on or off their pedestals. The debate over statues, memorials, memory and meaning. And i discussed this topic maybe twice or three times with edna medford and it is evolving even between us as we proceed over a year and a half. And its a pleasure to welcome not only adamant edna medford, but also lives liz varon and Gary Gallagher to join the discussion. Memorials in 22 states and the district of columbia, 110 have been removed in the past few years. And three new ones have been built. So its good to have the opportunity to take a snapshot. At best, it will be a snapshot. And i think we all have to agree that however we feel about art, iconography, memorials, icons, history, american heroes and american villains
I think the question is for you. [laughter] which one was it for . I dont honestly know. Sounds like something he would have said. If you missed not just the fight against White Supremacy but how it is shaped so much the modern world and our economy and nation say, so forth, others have allowed us to see just how deep it cuts. And dubois of course was part of that. He said many times in many context that the problem is the problem of the color line. That is using you dont understand the 20th century. There are things you can understand and i suppose a lot of blues in beethoven. But in general as you try to understand the social world, it just seems to me its sort of a nonstarter, and the sentry i was looking. Now, one should say that, you know, there are moves forward, steps forward and steps backwards but clearly it isnt bending the word justice. I think it is Getting Better over the long haul and they get worse in various ways. Dubois also had this in mind, a question have been wrest
Theodore roosevelt, john muir, george catlin, carter watkins, which is some of the names recognized for their contributions to creating americas best idea. National park service. Yet its the name olmstead that is often left off the despite the positive generational impacts of the olmsteds. And more recently we have been reminded of their contributions. The necessary of role necessary role of parks in public spaces during a devastating pandemic with a need to spotlight olmstead legacy. The commissioned a comprehensive study led ethan and ralph and laura meier three incredible authors to better understand these remarkable spanning from the monumental of the yosemite report and the organic act, which helped to create the National Park service to enduring conservation efforts to the expanse of design work within park service itself. This report produced a robust of research on the design and planning work of frederick olmsted, senior. His sons, john charles and Frederick Law Olmsted jr. Th
Is often left off the despite the positive generational impacts of the olmsteds. And more recently we have been reminded of their contributions. The necessary of role necessary role of parks in public spaces during a devastating pandemic with a need to spotlight olmstead legacy. The commissioned a comprehensive study led ethan and ralph and laura meier three incredible authors to better understand these remarkable spanning from the monumental of the yosemite report and the organic act, which helped to create the National Park service to enduring conservation efforts to the expanse of design work within park service itself. This report produced a robust of research on the design and planning work of frederick olmsted, senior. His sons, john charles and Frederick Law Olmsted jr. There are Many Associates and the Olmsted Office in firm. As we kick off the bicentennial of olmsteds birth. We appreciate ethan and ralph for bringing this research to a broader audience. Considering olmsted 200
Celebrate its centennial in 2016. And the ideas of people like theodore roosevelt, john muir, george catlin, carter watkins, which is some of the names recognized for their contributions to creating americas best idea. National park service. Yet its the name olmstead that is often left off the despite the positive generational impacts of the olmsteds. And more recently we have been reminded of their contributions. The necessary of role necessary role of parks in public spaces during a devastating pandemic with a need to spotlight olmstead legacy. The commissioned a comprehensive study led ethan and ralph and laura meier three incredible authors to better understand these remarkable spanning from the monumental of the yosemite report and the organic act, which helped to create the National Park service to enduring conservation efforts to the expanse of design work within park service itself. This report produced a robust of research on the design and planning work of frederick olmsted,