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Member of the department of history here at uva and was also dean of arts and sciences here at uva. Hes the incoming president of the organization of american historians, which is the biggest professional organization for people who do what most of us do in our scholarly lives. He is now a historian of both the American South and the civil war. He, as with everyone else that you have heard today, has published very widely. I will mention just three of his books again. Thats my rule. Promise of a new south life after reconstruction, which was a major examination of the post civil war south. Sec...

Within month this site will be covered in concrete and turned into buildings and a car park. Sreenivasan all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Sreenivasan we...

Has been taken, has been shifted i should say. Dont want to say it was taken away. Resides within dea. Dea will have i believe six additional heroin based tax forces. While they pull in state and local law enforce Law Enforcement officers was a great support for local Law Enforcement. Targeted have, very efforts, mikulskis efforts. Murkowski actually, of alaska. I think Barbara Mikulski also so we have a good team. The last thing i wanted to mention, i wont ask a question. Im out of time, just on opioid bill and we know how important that is. We look forward to continuing to work with the Just...

Up next, a visit to the National Museum of American Jewish history in philadelphia to learn about their exhibition, tracing the history of the jewish people in america from 1654 to the present day. This is part one of a twopart program. Welcome to the National Museum of jewishAmerican History. My name is clear pingel, im the associate curator at the exam and im happy to be a tour today. The museum was started in 1976 by one of the five original jewish congregations that date back to the colonial period. We shared a building with them for 35 years and open in this location of november of 2010. ...

Characters, as well as many articles. Directord as interim at the portrait gallery from may 2012 to march 2013. She received a masters degree in early american culture, and she is a former board member of the print council of america. Reaves . [applause] ms. Reaves thank you so much, kendall, and good evening. Comealways a pleasure to to this lovely place and a particular honor to be asked to help celebrate george. Ashingtons birthday i am very happy to share with you perhaps a slightly different picture of George Washington then is typical than is typical. Thank you all for coming out on such...