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Us off tonight, good evening, rich. Good evening, bret and shortly after the lockdown of the capitol complex it returned somewhat to normal here. Minus the National Guard presence, thousands of Police Officers and multilayer of milelong security perimeter. The u. S. Capitols alert system came alive shortly before 10 30 this morning wanting those inside to keep away from windows and doors because of an external Security Threat here at the police say that threat turned out to be a small fire nearb...

That the panel is being televised by cspan and one of our speakers michael corner will be zooming in for her remarks and you can see her right here on the screen. Unfortunately another panelists kerry lane merritt had a family emergency a while ago and and let us know that she would not be to participate today. So just in terms of this panel, i would like to just put forward a few framing remarks on the 1862 moment and then let the speakers go for around 10 minutes each. I deliver their remarks ...

University of connecticut, and i will be cheering and moderating this roundtable. I should also inform you of course again that the panel is being televised by cspan, and one of our speakers, mycah conner, will be zooming in for her remarks and, you can see her right here on the screen. Unfortunately, another panelist, keri leigh merritt, had a family emergency a while ago, and let us know that you would not be able to participate today. So, just in terms of this panel, i would like to just put ...

The big 1862 round table. My name is Manisha Sinha, and im the draper chair in American History at the university of connecticut, and i will be sharing and moderating this round table. Welcome to the second part of the big 1862 roundtable. My name is Manisha Sinha and im the [inaudible] chair at in American History at the university of connecticut, and i will be cheering and moderating this roundtable. I should also inform you of course again that the panel is being televised by cspan, and one o...

So im dr. Mike bell, the executive of the jenny Craig Institute for the study of war and democracy here at the National World war two museum in new orleans. Its great. Have you here tonight in the Madeleine Paul hilliard Conference Center . Of course, paul was a marine two at the museums own higgins hotel. And for those of you that watching live stream and on cspan, thanks to you for joining us. We sure do share links and spread the word about tonights wonderful program. So, you know, its going ...

Acknowledging any World War Two veterans, homefront workers or Holocaust Survivors that we may in person or watching online another online. So lets give them a round of applause. You know, next as part of our tradition, if you know, id like to acknowledge any veterans of any era or any active duty service members, if you would please stand to be recognized for your service to our country. And ive got ive got a little adjustment here, too. And then any veteran of military spouses, would you stand...

Item number 3, allowing Conference Meeting this is an action item and will be present bid Vice President hal. This is the 30day renewal allowing tele conferencing regular meetings for the next 30 days. As we remain in the covid pandemic. Are there any questions or concerns from commissioners . No . I move that we approve the resolution as incorporated within the agenda. Second. Its been moved and seconded. Well open it up for Public Comment. Thank you, Vice President. For anyone waiting inperson...

So, you know, its going to be great. Now, id like to carry on the museum tradition first by acknowledging any World War Two veterans, homefront workers or Holocaust Survivors that we may in person or watching online another online. So lets give them a round of applause. You know, next as part of our tradition, if you know, id like to acknowledge any veterans of any era or any active duty service members, if you would please stand to be recognized for your service to our country. And ive got ive ...

This is the 30day renewal allowing tele conferencing regular meetings for the next 30 days. As we remain in the covid pandemic. Are there any questions or concerns from commissioners . No . I move that we approve the resolution as incorporated within the agenda. Second. Its been moved and seconded. Well open it up for Public Comment. Thank you, Vice President. For anyone waiting inperson, youre welcome to approach the podium now. All westbound comments can be made during the agenda item. There i...

Another online. So lets give them a round of applause. You know, next as part of our tradition, if you know, id like to acknowledge any veterans of any era or any active duty service members, if you would please stand to be recognized for your service to our country. And ive got ive got a little adjustment here, too. And then any veteran of military spouses, would you stand to so we can say thank you to you for what youve done as well. You know, probably the one of the toughest jobs out there, t...