Historian mark moyar chronicles the rise of special Operation Forces in his book, pozen a full. You watching book tv in prime time on cspan2. Since he left the white house, president george w. Bush has taken up painting. Creating portraits of military veterans. They have been published in the book, portraits of courage. President bush talked about why he decided to paint these veterans and his time in office. Good evening. I have the honor of being the executive director. I thank you for joining us. In honor of our men and women who defend our freedom around the world in uniform please stand and join me for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america. And to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Please be seated. Now that we have said the pledges that are fake, like it if all of those who are with the armed forces here today whether active, or retired as well as their familie
Cspan, where history unfolds daily. In 1979 cspan was created as a Public Service by americas Cable Television companies. Its brought you today by your cable or satellite provider. President george w. Bush has taken up painting creating a series of portraits of military veterans. They have been published in the book, portraits of courage. At the president ial library he talked about why he painted veterans of his time in office. This is one hour. Good evening. I have the honor of being the president of the foundation. Thank you. In honor of our men and women who defend our freedom around the world in uniform, please stand in germany for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, please be seated. Pledges that are. [applause] on that know there are a few other people i would like to recognize starting with the board of
Has taken up painting. Creating portraits of military veterans. They have been published in the book, portraits of courage. President bush talked about why he decided to paint these veterans and his time in office. Good evening. I have the honor of being the executive director. I thank you for joining us. In honor of our men and women who defend our freedom around the world in uniform please stand and join me for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america. And to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Please be seated. Now that we have said the pledges that are fake, like it if all of those who are with the armed forces here today whether active, or retired as well as their families, they stand so we may show you our appreciation. [applause] [applause] we thank you so very much. On that note, there are a few other people i like to recognize. Start their board of trustees, pre
[applause] i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Please be seated. Well, now that weve said the pledge and saluted our flag, i would like it if all those who are with the armed forces here today, whether you would be active or retired as well as their families would you please stand we might show you our appreciation. [applause] thank you. Thank you so very much. On that note there are a few other people that i would like to recognize in the audience this evening. Like to start with our board of trustees, president bushs ambassador to the court of st. James, bob tuttle and his wife maria. Ambassador. [applause] and extraordinary supporter over the years of bush family, of president bush, mr. Brad freeman. Brad . [applause] one of our newer but remarkable trustees, mr. Ben sutton. Ben. [applause] from the reagan family, michael and cameron.
You. Tweet us, twitter. Com book tv. Or or post a comment on her facebook page. [inaudible] [applause] good evening. My name is john and i have the honor of being the executive director of the Ronald Reagan president ial foundation and institute. Thank you for joining us. An honor of our men and women who defend our freedom around the world in uniform, could you please stand and join me for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america. And to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Please be seated. Now that we have said the pledge and saluted our flag, i would like like it if all of those who are with the armed forces here today, whether you be active or retired as well as their families, which you please stand so that we might show you our appreciation. [applause] thank you so very much. On that note, there are a few other people that i would like to recogniz