American west. Following the civil war. Host this is about a new book, how the south won the civil war pretty is all about the continuing funding democracy in america. My name is joanne and im a professor of history and american studies at yale university. In this afternoon i have the pleasure of being in conversation with heather about her book and other matters political. This program is being produced by the Historical Society pretty and it has been a cultural hub for dialogue and Community Outreach for over 150 years. This will history there. Now in Heather Cox Richardsons book, her book is gotten people price. The Washington Post writes, Heather Cox Richardson of boston college, explores the trajectory of modern conservatism interest public. A timely book that sheds light of what was perhaps the most important Political Coalition of the 20th century. As Publishers Weekly says, she under emphasize the prevalence of racism, sexism and inequality in other parts of the country during
Their annual breakfast. I think the miracle of Martin Luther king is that he was so inspirational. He seem to always know the right tone and the right word and hitting the middleground and pushing on, but not pushing you over an alleged. I think that is what makes a great leader and what America Needs so much more of today. And hundreds honored doctor king by marching the city streets from Willie Mays Plaza at at t park and stopping along the way to talk about why they are here. I feel like we should do this more often and get together. We have to get together and speak together and do more. Reporter people march for change, but this womans children were not born yet, but she wants them to remember. I think it is really important for my children to understand that what we are doing today is for their future. Martin luther king jr. Did it for them and for me, and so i am going to do it for them. Reporter helen lamarr sung take my hand precious lord. This brought back memories. I know wh
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Out to gma this morning. That dangerous zika virus is spreading. An emergency meeting in the white house, president obama in the situation room. The number of cases growing in the u. S. At least 20 thousand reported as Airlines Offer refunds to worried travelers. An abc news exclusive. I have lost my mind. The young doctor caught on camera violently confronting an uber driver speaking out for the first time, now suspended from online. What she really wants people to know about that night. Shes joining us live only on gma. And good morning, america. Busy wednesday morning. Robin on assign many. Great to have lara back. Michael is here. Amy, everybody is here. Never a dull moment, donald trump. No. Hes pulled out of tomorrows debate and see him unleashing on did it again last night taking the feud to a brandnew level and his Campaign Manager will join us with the latest in a moment. A lot to talk about. First to the breaking news in oregon. The weeks long standoff between government prot