The Arms Control Association held its annual meeting to discuss issues of nuclear security and arms control policy. One of its featured speakers was Christopher Ford, a senior director with the National Security Council and a special assistant to the president on nonproliferation. Among the topics he discussed were the Trump administration's strategy for North Korea, U.S. nuclear relations with Russia and the Iran nuclear agreement.
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon hosted a ceremony at the State Department welcoming Montenegro to the NATO alliance. The Prime Minister of Montenegro and NATO Secretary General made formal remarks.
White House Naval Photographic Center report on the activities of President Lyndon Johnson through the month of June, 1967. Events include the Six-Day War in the Middle East, nomination of Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court, visits by Prime Minister Holt of Australia & a three-day summit with Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin in Glassboro, New Jersey.
Historian Carol Reardon and Colonel Tom Vossler (Retired) toured the Gettysburg battlefield and told the story of the three-day Battle of Gettysburg through a selection of their favorite monuments. They spoke about the events and people of the battle and also described how the monuments were designed and dedicated. Ms. Reardon and Colonel Vossler have been giving tours of Gettysburg battlefield for several years and co-authored the book "A Field Guide to Gettysburg."
Learn about the importance of Wilmington during the Civil War and the role of Fort Anderson from historian Chris Fonvielle. It was through Wilmington that Gen. Robert E. Lee was supplying his troops in northern Virginia, earning it the title "Lee's Lifeline" and, eventually, "The Lifeline of the Confederacy." After the Union defeated the Confederates at Fort Fisher, the last line of defense between Wilmington and the Union Army was Fort Anderson.
Historian Scott Harris talks about James Monroe's life, including the fifth president's Revolutionary War service, his work as a lawyer, his path to the presidency, and about the Monroe Doctrine that carries his name. Harris is director of the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library. The Mosby Heritage Area Association hosted this event, which was part of a symposium titled "James Monroe Presidential Inauguration: A Bicentennial Commemoration and Reflection."
A panel of historians discusses President Woodrow Wilson's controversial legacy, his diplomatic skills, views on imperialism, and the tension between Wilson's progressive ideas and his opposition to civil rights. The Organization of American Historians hosted this 90 minute event at their annual meeting in New Orleans.
Rabbi David Dalin talks about his book, "Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court: From Brandeis to Kagan - Their Lives and Legacies." He chronicles the eight Jewish justices who have served on the nation's highest court since 1916. This event was hosted by the National Archives.
Authors Richard Easton and Eric Frazier discuss the history and evolution of the global positioning system, or GPS. They talk about its early days as an American spy tool during the Cold War and track how its usage has changed over time. They also explore America's military, commercial and personal dependence on the device. The New York Military Affairs Symposium hosted this event.
Historian Scott Harris talks about James Monroe's life, including the fifth president's Revolutionary War service, his work as a lawyer, his path to the presidency, and about the Monroe Doctrine that carries his name. Harris is director of the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library. The Mosby Heritage Area Association hosted this event, which was part of a symposium titled "James Monroe Presidential Inauguration: A Bicentennial Commemoration and Reflection."
