Anybody wanting it to be better would know what to do, we all do. You go to a place with a problem like that, you acknowledge the problem, you say look, i hear you, i understand your pain, i understand that youre hurt. I will make things better, i have the power and i have the will, and you have my promise. We need to be better than whats happening in these streets. You cant go backwards and think thats going to get you progress. Weve come together well get to a better place together. Common sense, right . Trump did none of that. He actually went to a place that is broken by division and increased the divide and i submit to you he did it on purpose. He blamed the people fighting for justice and said the problem is what theyre doing, not what has been done to them in communities all over our country by police, by lenders, by employers, by courts. In stead, trump said this systemic inequality of which you speak, it does not exist. I dont believe that. I think the police are doing an incr
I want to welcome me too this conversation about George Washingtons farewell address. On september 19, 1796 George Washington announced to the world he would not seek reelection to the presidency. His letter to friends and citizens offer some of the much thorough, thoughtful and inspiring advice has ever been given to the American People. In more than a few genuine warnings were included there as well. The hopes and fears remained with us as a nation are now discussing this now 225 year old document. Much of what we debate and discuss in 21st Century America politics is addressed here in one form or another. In recognition of this document we brought together an incredible lineup of talented scholars to reflect on the relevance of the farewell address today. We were joined by jon avalon author, columnist, senior political analyst, is the author of books including the one we will discuss tonight washingtons farewell a new book on Abraham Lincoln coming out next february. His work is goi
Organization continues to protect and preserve it today, i want to welcome me too this conversation about George Washingtons farewell address. On september 19, 1796 George Washington announced to the world he would not seek reelection to the presidency. His letter to friends and citizens offer some of the much thorough, thoughtful and inspiring advice has ever been given to the American People. In more than a few genuine warnings were included there as well. The hopes and fears remained with us as a nation are now discussing this now 225 year old document. Much of what we debate and discuss in 21st Century America politics is addressed here in one form or another. In recognition of this document we brought together an incredible lineup of talented scholars to reflect on the relevance of the farewell address today. We were joined by jon avalon author, columnist, senior political analyst, is the author of books including the one we will discuss tonight washingtons farewell a new book on
Historian and joseph ellis as well cnn. Good evening everyone my name is Kevin Butterfield on behalf of George Washington mount vernon and the Ladies Organization continues to protect and preserve it today, i want to welcome me too this conversation about George Washingtons farewell address. On september 19, 1796 George Washington announced to the world he would not seek reelection to the presidency. His letter to friends and citizens offer some of the much thorough, thoughtful and inspiring advice has ever been given to the American People. In more than a few genuine warnings were included there as well. The hopes and fears remained with us as a nation are now discussing this now 225 year old document. Much of what we debate and discuss in 21st Century America politics is addressed here in one form or another. In recognition of this document we brought together an incredible lineup of talented scholars to reflect on the relevance of the farewell address today. We were joined by jon av
Historian and joseph ellis as well cnn. Good evening everyone my name is Kevin Butterfield on behalf of George Washington mount vernon and the Ladies Organization continues to protect and preserve it today, i want to welcome me too this conversation about George Washingtons farewell address. On september 19, 1796 George Washington announced to the world he would not seek reelection to the presidency. His letter to friends and citizens offer some of the much thorough, thoughtful and inspiring advice has ever been given to the American People. In more than a few genuine warnings were included there as well. The hopes and fears remained with us as a nation are now discussing this now 225 year old document. Much of what we debate and discuss in 21st Century America politics is addressed here in one form or another. In recognition of this document we brought together an incredible lineup of talented scholars to reflect on the relevance of the farewell address today. We were joined by jon av