Good evening. As the member of congress representing independence missouri, harry truman told, ive spent a lot of time over. The years just thinking about president trumans legacy. When people think about harry, some remember his defense of democracy. Some remember fair deal in the face of economic. Tonight, well all remember humanity in the face of discrimination. When i think of harry truman, im also reminded of joe biden, who us here tonight. Well, when i think harry truman, im reminded that there are a lot of similarities. Both men from working class background and they used grit and determination to ascend to presidency. They were drawn to Public Service not by ego, but the need to go. They swore their oaths as americans and they lived as americans during. Their time mothers, fathers, sons, daughters found themselves a global war. Now generations may divide, but decency unites. Truman and biden. President bidens commitment to the working class, affordable education and social equa
He he received his ph. D. From brown university, and hell be discussing most recent book, half american the epic story of africanamericans fighting in World War Two at home and abroad. Now to, join this this conversation this discussion is dr. Marcus cox marcus is a fellow with the jenny craig institute. And is also currently the dean of Fayetteville State University right outside beautiful fort north carolina. Oh the. Previously many of you know him from town here where hes associate dean of graduate studies xavier and a graduate ph. D. From northwestern an and an expert on africanamerican military history. And so its great to have these two amazing scholars and comrades on the stage with us today. And with that, marcus, ill turn it over to you. And sir, you much. Thank you so much. Thank you everybody for being here. Thank you, mike. And everyone, this is a great opportunity to learn a little bit more about whats happening in the United States and in particular what africanamericans.
It is my deep conviction that we have reached a turning point in the long history of our countrys efforts to guarantee freedom and equality to all our citizens. Our immediate task is to move the last remnants of the barrier, which stand between millions of our citizens and their birthright. We must make the federal government a friendly, vigilant defender of the rights and equality of all americans. When i say all americans, i mean all americans. We can no longer afford luxury of a leisurely attack upon prejudice and discriminate never before has the need been so urgent for skillful and vigorous action to bring us closer to. Our ideal. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Clifton Truman. Daniel. Thank you. Thank you. Good evening. I am Clifton Truman daniel and it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Opening Event of the truman civil rights symposium 75 years ago today. My grandfather our president , harry truman, changed the course of American History when he signed executive or
From dr. Matthew dumont. Matt is prolific author and historian of history and civil rights and the Sherman Fairchild distinguished professor history at dartmouth. He he received his ph. D. From brown university, and hell be discussing most recent book, half american the epic story of africanamericans fighting in World War Two at home and abroad. Now to, join this this conversation this discussion is dr. Marcus cox marcus is a fellow with the jenny craig institute. And is also currently the dean of Fayetteville State University right outside beautiful fort north carolina. Oh the. Previously many of you know him from town here where hes associate dean of graduate studies xavier and a graduate ph. D. From northwestern an and an expert on africanamerican military history. And so its great to have these two amazing scholars and comrades on the stage with us today. And with that, marcus, ill turn it over to you. And sir, you much. Thank you so much. Thank you everybody for being here. Thank
Are we grade. Good evening, everyone. I treasurer of the Supreme Court Historical Society. This room with some frequency but im usually faced in that direction sot pace to be looking out there. I am a please turn off all cell phones, tabls, x apple watches even if they are in silent mode they can cause interferencesound system r assistance. This has been a long time coming. B 1991 with Justice Kennedy talking about thelant ae privilege of doing it again to e marshalls 50th anniversary on the court, so its fitting that we are hereā again after the pandemic. Its nice to be back in the courtroom for the 70 at the White House Historical association into the u. S. Capital society and we appreciate very much our partnership in that ever. Id like to express the societies gratitude th evening tous first event we had the privilege of having her pa with the society and shes doing double duty tonight. First she will be a host and also participant. Speaks, she wl join in conversationā n discuss