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Let me get let me begin by saying, my friends, we are in the midst of a defining and Pivotal Moment for our country and our planet. With so many crises converging upon us simultaneously, it is easy for us to become overwhelmed or depressed or even throw up our hands in resignation. But my message to you today is that if there was ever a moment in the history of our country where despair was not an option, this is that time. [applause] if there was ever a moment where we had to effectively analyze the competing political and social forces which define this historical period, this is that time. ...

[chanting bernie] mr. Sanders thank you for being here. Let me say, my friends, we are in the midst of a defining and Pivotal Moment for our country and our planet. With so many crises converging upon us simultaneously, it is easy for us to become overwhelmed or depressed or even throw up our hands in resignation. But my message to you today is that if there was ever a moment in the history of our country where despair was not an option, this is that time. [applause] if there was ever a moment where we had to effectively analyze the competing political and social forces which define this histo...

Hayden is here to kick off our coverage. Dr. Hayden, for those who were not with us 23 years ago, how did this get started . It is so exciting to be here. You can hear the buzz behind us as everyone is coming in. In 2001, First Lady Laura Bush had been successful as a first lady of texas, starting the texas book fair. It was renowned. When she got to washington, d. C. , she asked my predecessor, dr. Billington, wouldnt it the nice if we had a book festival, a National Book festival because i do not think we have one . He said, we do now. In 2001, first lady bush, who was the first librarian to...

Absolutely. Anything else . Where are we a time . Well, i think its probably time to move on to the the book signing. If people interested in having me sign the book, i would love to do that. And of course, we have another wonderful talk coming up, too. So thank you. Today id like to welcome a good friend jill watts. And she is. Shes conducted Much Research here at the library, and shes a Professor Emeritus of history at california state university, san marcos, where she teaches courses on black history and social and political history. United states. Shes written extensively, including hattie...

Dr. Is a good friend of this library. Hes a former library trustee, and weve known him for many years, a strong supporter of the library. And his research into the life of president roosevelt in his health. Hes a medical doctor. Hes Board Certified neurology, is in practice for more than 40 years. And current president of the Neurological Association of new jersey, dr. La mesa, is also a former member of the new jersey state of medical examiners and former president of the new york society of medical history. Hes also hes avid magazine writer, magazine collector, and has written on that as wel...