Feldman analysts is artistic portrayals of the American Revolution and civil war. She talks about the influence of paintings, sculptures, in memorials on how history is remembered. The Smithsonian Associates host to this event. Today we are going to look at the American Revolution and civil war, in particular, but a little beyond that. Controversies about the stories we tell. I am going to focus, because it is impossible to cover such an amount of material in one top. Im going to focus in particular on the nations capital, and the public buildings on the mall, which is after all, the centerpiece of american political culture, and our public culture, where people come from all around the world, and the country to participate in government, to learn about government, to understand our heritage. So i thought what is it we say to those people when they come to washington . What have been some of the controversies . What are some of the issues we should be aware of . And what is missing . S
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Streets have filled with demonstrators, and police once again have used less lethal weapons against them. Weve heard a lot about socalled rubber bullets lately, but for all of the wrong reasons. People are going to be injured. It is inevitable. Increasingly, those getting injured arent just violent agitators. I dont see a way to use these weapons in a safe way that protects human life and rights. Ahead on sunday. Our sunday profile this morning, singer and actress Olivia Newtonjohn, who has much to share with our gayle king. And my heart is set on you she lit up the screen in grease, and had hits after hits as a singer. But for Olivia Newtonjohn, this isnt about her trip down memory lane. It is about her battle with cancer. How do you not let this worry you . Denial is usually good, usually healthy. Olivia newtonjohn, later on sunday. We chip reid, well dip beneath the waves to meet the creatures who pretty much define the expression animal attraction. Theyre graceful, smart, and very
In the Miami Book Fairs virtual author series. We have become virtual of sellers and doing virtual author events. Its great to see all here tonight. And also from a personal perspective i just want to thank all of you out there for all of the incredible support that you shown, books and books and writers everywhere in this very, very difficult time that we are all facing. All of us at books and books in Miami Book Fair i thinking of you and really helping hoping that you and your family are safe and healthy. We presenting this series that only with the Miami Book Fair because they are like family to us, and weve always we do thank them for all that they do. A lot of people been asked me about the book fair, and will be mounting a book fair this year, whether its virtual, physical or accommodation of both. Its a little too early to tell. We also want to thank two sponsors who will promote this, the literary hub and also miamis very own culture crusaders. This evening we are thrilled bra
Ive not received a request from the member of the public to address you. Is mr. Kennedy coming back . Clerk yes. So Board Members, unless theres a question, ill entertain a motion to approve. So moved. Second. Okay. All those in favor . Opposed . Item 5, miss boomer. Clerk item 5, communications. Board members, any new or Unfinished Business . Clerk directors report. Director tumlin . How are you . Im still great, and im litt still loving about 80 of my job. 20 in three months. Good afternoon, directors. So last week, San Francisco was called to testify in congress at the house energy and commerce subcommittee. Theyre hosting a forum on Autonomous Vehicles and pending litigation. San francisco was called to testify, and i spoke covering a couple of critical topics related to the pending legislation, including asking that we put safety first, including having event data recorders board all Autonomous Vehicles that preserve data both before and after the crash and investment in a Nationa