That nice, not to have talking heads tell you how to interpret what is going on. Thank you for being here tonight. Speaker is mr. Marc leepson. He was a letter for the congressional quarterly, but he is now a freelance rider. He has a bachelors degree and a masters degree from George Washington university. His many books include sitting monticello, published by Simon Schuster in 2001, flag an 2005,an biography, storyrate engagement the of the battle of the monopoly in 2007. Lafayette idealist general, what so proudly we hailed francis got key, a life published by mcmillan in 2011, and the battle of the green beret, about 50 of the Army Staff Sergeant barry sadler published in 2017. Will ber, marc releasing a volume on the history of one of our beloved an important Historic Properties within our heritage area. Today the home is called homeland. Forward to be rich history and the stories associated with that wonderful property. Marcs articles have appeared in many publications including
Leepson. He was a letter for the congressional quarterly, but he is now a freelance rider. He has a bachelors degree and a masters degree from George Washington university. His many books include sitting monticello, published by Simon Schuster in 2001, flag an american biography, 2005, desperate engagement the story of the battle of the monopoly see in 2007. Lafayette idealist general, published by mcmillan in 2011. What so proudly we hailed francis got key, a life published by mcmillan in 2011, and the battle of the green beret, about 50 of the Army Staff Sergeant barry sadler published in 2017. Next year, marc will be releasing a volume on the history of one of our beloved an important Historic Properties within our heritage area. Today the home is called homeland. All of us look forward to be rich history and the stories associated with that wonderful property. Marcs articles have appeared in many publications including the smithsonian magazine, civil war times, americas civil war,
Less wellknown. We may be familiar with his name and the key bridge over the potomac, but that is about all. It has been more than 75 years since the biography of key has been published, and our speaker today, marc leepson, is here to tell us about what he has discovered through researching and writing his new book about key, what so proudly we hailed. Historian john coppola said leepson tells a multifaceted story of the author of the starspangled banner with clarity, precision, and passion, a literary performance akin to a great soloist nailing the high notes in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Marc leepson is a journalist, historian, and author of eight rooks books. Marc is a former staff writer for Congressional Quarterly and has been a freelance writer since 1986. He has written for many newspapers and magazines, and is arts editor and columnist for the newspaper published by the Vietnam Veterans of america, he teaches u. S. History at Lord Fairfax Community college
Good evening. It is my pleasure to welcome you to cedar creek and Belle Grove National Historical park. It has been a very busy day here havee anniversary events unfolded. But now it is time to pause and take a moment to reflect on the magnitude of what happened here 150 years ago. To set the stage for this ceremony, i would like to welcome superintendent jim nort hrup to say a few words. [applause] well, good evening. Norty said, my name is jim hrup. It is my great privilege to serve as the superintendent. Im here to join with amy and ou r hosts to welcome you and thank you for coming to this very important element in the 150th anniversary events here at cedar creek. Activity that is taking place around us, we are gathered at this place in this moment to remember exactly what happened here. And to remember all of those who were killed or wounded on this battlefield. All of you know, on october 19, 1864, a great battle was fought here. Secure theat Shenandoah Valley of virginia for the
But now it is time to pause and take a moment to reflect on the magnitude of what happened here 150 years ago. To set the stage for this commemoration ceremony, i would like to welcome superintendent jim northrup to say a few words. [applause] well, good evening. As amy said, my name is jim northup. It is my great privilege to serve as the superintendent. Im here to join with amy and our hosts to welcome you and thank you for coming to this very important element in the 150th anniversary events here at cedar creek. Amidst all the activity that is taking place around us, we are gathered at this place in this moment to remember exactly what happened here. And to remember all of those who were killed or wounded on this battlefield. As all of you know, on october 19, 1864, a great battle was fought here. A battle that secured the Shenandoah Valley of virginia for the union, and a battle that is credited with propelling president Abraham Lincoln to reelection. We also talk a great deal abou