Edna Greene Medford is now the associate provost of Faculty Affairs at Howard University and of course this places her in the position of having to say no to everyone. She is the former chair of history at howard. The former interim dean and the professor of history. Her works focus on africanAmerican History and the history of the jacksonian and some works include the emancipation proclamation. Three views which is now coming out in paper back. The price of freedom slavery in the civil war, volumes 1 and 2, as well as the historical perspectives of the african Burial Ground and blacks and e die diaspora. She reminds us of the human account of civil war. And perhaps im thinking of myself, the world of ideas and look at history from a more detached per spespective but eds there to remind us of the human toll, human cost in bringing this conflict to life for us, and ask those tough questions. So please welcome edna Greene Medford, please. [ applause ] good afternoon. While i destroy the
Freedom forum. Tonightme you all here to celebrate the museum and the First Amendment and look forward to a new chapter. I would like to recognize some of the museums Founding Partners who we are so pleased to have with us this morning. [applause] we are also honored to have several of our trustees in attendance coleman, davidke jack kirschenbaum, john lee, charles, peter prichard, mike, john, prichard, mike, john, barbara. [applause] after more than 11 years, the museum will close its doors on pennsylvania avenue at the end of the month. While we are sad, we are also heartened that nearly 10 million visitors walked through our doors to experience a story of news, the role of the free press in history and the core freedoms of the First Amendment religion amendment religion, speech, assembly and petition apply to their lives. We think everyone who visited, but thank everyone who is part of this room. Belief inou for your the importance of our work and our mission. [applause] years, your
Ryan and myra arthur and robin. [applause] we are also honored to have several trustees in attendance. Shelby, phil, david Jack Kirschenbaum john lee Charles Peter prichard, mike, john, prichard, mike, john, barbara. [applause] after more than 11 years, the newseum will close its doors on pennsylvania avenue at the end of the month while we are sad we are heartened that nearly 10 million visitors walked through our doors to experience a story of news, the role of the free press in history and the core freedoms of the First Amendment religion speech and petition are applied to their lives everyone who has visited we thank you but especially grateful to all of you here in this room. Members, donors, Founding Partners and trustees and staff. For your belief in our mission and the importance of our work. [applause] over the past 11 years your support has helped us to provide hundreds of programs like this one tonight on topics ranging from politics to journalism to Current Events 60 more e
[applause] we welcome you here to welcome the First Amendment into a new chapter of the newseum the Founding Partners to whom we are so pleased to have with us this evening leslie and dennis ryan and myra arthur and robin. [applause] we are also honored to have several trustees in attendance. Shelby, phil, david Jack Kirschenbaum john lee Charles Peter prichard, mike, john, prichard, mike, john, barbara. [applause] after more than 11 years, the newseum will close its doors on pennsylvania avenue at the end of the month while we are sad we are heartened that nearly 10 million visitors walked through our doors to experience a story of news, the role of the free press in history and the core freedoms of the First Amendment religion speech and petition are applied to their lives everyone who has visited we thank you but especially grateful to all of you here in this room. Members, donors, Founding Partners and trustees and staff. For your belief in our mission and the importance of our wor
The First Amendment into a new chapter of the newseum the Founding Partners to whom we are so pleased to have with us this evening leslie and dennis ryan and myra arthur and robin. [applause] we are also honored to have several trustees in attendance. Shelby, phil, david Jack Kirschenbaum john lee Charles Peter prichard, mike, john, prichard, mike, john, barbara. [applause] after more than 11 years, the newseum will close its doors on pennsylvania avenue at the end of the month while we are sad we are heartened that nearly 10 million visitors walked through our doors to experience a story of news, the role of the free press in history and the core freedoms of the First Amendment religion speech and petition are applied to their lives everyone who has visited we thank you but especially grateful to all of you here in this room. Members, donors, Founding Partners and trustees and staff. For your belief in our mission and the importance of our work. [applause] over the past 11 years your