Courtmartial proceeding. She was working as a nurse in South Carolina and the Court Transcript allows us to hear her in her own words. After the war, she received the pension as a widow of a union veteran, nelson davis who had served as a private in the 8 United States colored infantry. Years after she died, tubman petitioned congress for additional benefits for her own service outlined in her affidavit as nurse and cook in hospitals and commander of several men, eight or nine, as scouts dpurg the late war. Congress received numerous documents and letters supporting tubmans claim and they, along with her affidavit are here in the records of the niets house of representatives. Tubmans pentagon was increased to 20 for her service as a nurse. Tonight, a distinguished panel will discus the life enlegacy of Harriet Tubman and ongoing presentation efforts of her birthplace. Ms. Ross is feeling in for robert f. Parker listed in our program but unable to be with. Dr. Jones is the University Ar
Stamp, and a keynote address by Loyola University maryland professor karsonya wise whitehead. Alelia it is my pleasure to introduce broderick johnson. Please quiet down and join me in welcoming mr. John jarvis. Good afternoon. Its a great honor to be here with you at this incredible to celebratecheon the contribution of africanamericans to the memory of the United States of america. Gardner, sylvia cyrus. In two, the National Park service are celebrating our centennial. Year centennial theme is Hallowed Ground. This years theme is directly connected to the National Parks it prompts us to reflect on the legacy of national africanamericans. When i became the director in 2009 i made it a priority of the National Heart service to use our parks to create civic dialogue to reawaken history and create new memories. We are encouraging all americans to find your parks. Find that Hallowed Ground that resonates with you. Those Hallowed Grounds can include National Parks such as Carter G Woodson a