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Federal district named the new capital from washington in 1791, they not only altered the wartime commanderinchief but also acknowledge his Guiding Role in the selection of the young Nations Seat of government. Although he didnt live to see the Government Official relocate here come his Nation Shape the national capital for years to come. In George Washington final Battle Robert Watson highlights washingtons political skills and reveals how he worked behind the scenes to establish the new city. Robert watson is distinguished professor of american studies at lynn university, and senior fellow at the florida joint center for citizenship. Hes the author of numerous books on history and politics including the Ghost Ship of brooklyn, the nazi titanic, and americas first crisis the workweek and 12. And his edit of two encyclopedias the the american president an american first ladies. Professor watson has served on the board of the harry truman foundation, that Calvin Coolidge memorial founda
Introduce our moderator please welcome governor jim blanchard. Thank you patrick. And i welcome of you one and all. For the celebration of the annual black caucus. I am chair of the national Archives Foundation more importantly for my point of view i serve as a member of congress many years ago with 12 of the 13 original members it was quite an outstanding group. Very diverse group from Shirley Chisholm who is first woman a distinguished member from New York and her own right was a Silver Medal Winner from the 46 olympics. A close second to jesse owens. I might also add held the World Record for a number of years before that. He went on to be a political Science Teacher and distinguished member of congress. Civil rights he helped us with the Chrysler Rescue all the way back then. Then was my friend who is the leader of the civil Rights Chair of the judiciary committee. Member of the original 13 or chairs of committees that led with distinction. The original founders was charles of mich
Introduce our moderator please welcome governor jim blanchard. Thank you patrick. And i welcome of you one and all. For the celebration of the annual black caucus. I am chair of the national Archives Foundation more importantly for my point of view i serve as a member of congress many years ago with 12 of the 13 original members it was quite an outstanding group. Very diverse group from Shirley Chisholm who is first woman a distinguished member from New York and her own right was a Silver Medal Winner from the 46 olympics. A close second to jesse owens. I might also add held the World Record for a number of years before that. He went on to be a political Science Teacher and distinguished member of congress. Civil rights he helped us with the Chrysler Rescue all the way back then. Then was my friend who is the leader of the civil Rights Chair of the judiciary committee. Member of the original 13 or chairs of committees that led with distinction. The original founders was charles of mich