CSPAN2 Preet Bharara Delivers Remarks At Cooper Union April 13, 2017
The man of the hour joins a long lineage of men and women who have broken barriers in this historic hall, advancing critical thinking, new ideas and the voices of others who have been marginalized. Some of the most important speakers in history have stood here to present, contest and shape the issues of their day. It is here that Abram Lincoln made his famous speech argument against the expansion of slavery and launching his bid to the presidency. Susan b. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady stanton advocated and organize here for the womens right to vote. Early meetings to form the naacp took place he...