R. Ford prize. It was for coverage of the presidency. The first time anybody had captured both awards in a single year. He is a frequent guest lecturer at universities including stanford, harvard, the university of chicago and other institutions abroad. He is the author of three books. We will focus on his third book about Richard Nixon. It is a biography of the 37th president of the United States. It has one best biography of the year, the New York Historical pride in American History. It was a finalist for the pulitzer prize. After the program, these join us in the atrium where this book is for sale and signing. Please give a warm welcome to mr. Farrell and enjoy the program. [applause] john thank you very much. That was terrific. Thank you. Groucho marx used to say after that kind of introduction, i can hardly wait to hear what i have to say. It is a great honor to be at the smithsonian. At a time when history and objective knowledge is under fire, the smithsonian is this great and
In he is the author of three books , attorneys ofrrow the dammed, and to oneill and the democratic century. Tonights talk will center on his third book, about Richard Nixon. Its a biography of the 30 37 37th president of the United States. He was a finalist for the pulitzer prize. Join the program, please us in the atrium for book signings. Please join us in welcoming mr. Pharrell to the program. [applause] thanks very much. That was terrific. Thank you. Groucho marx used to say, after that kind of introduction, i can hardly wait to hear what i have to say. Its a great honor to be at the smithsonian because at a time when history and may be objective knowledge is under the smithsonian is this great, wonderful institution, asset that we have, and today i was reading through the Smithsonian Magazine website and they had this marvelous story ofut how the black curator an africanamerican museum in virginia got together with the white curator of the museum of and togethercy, they set down o
Biggest collection of concerts on the east coast. A lot of people trying to get a little preview. Looking for a sign of kanye west during his made in america sound check. So far weve heard run away, and clicks. It looks like it will be a good show. Reporter sound pretty good just from here. Yeah. Sound checking right now. Get a sneak peek. Excited. Reporter the girls came all the way from toronto for this years labor day music festival. The third time its been in philadelphia but a first time for them. I never would have thought coming here not being from here myself and of course jayz cure rates it so he has a great lineup of acts. Kanye west many of many big names playing this weekend along with Pharrell Williams and kings on leon. Supposed to pump in 10 million to the local economy. La has a separate lineup out west these music lovers believes philly is a better bet. La has a lead with being there but im happy i came to philly for made in america. Reporter absolutely. A lot of the b
Captain James “Dean” Birmingham, 66, passed away on March 20, 2018 after a long illness. Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Dean was always proud of his Southern roots and never lost his charming Southern drawl. He attended Peabody Demonstration School, Union University, and Vanderbilt College. Also known as Captain Dean and Fireball, Dean was […]
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