in fact the spirit and purpose of the programming you will have tonight the smithsonian associates have been doing for 55 years through high-quality in-person programming. we are happy tonight. we are particularly excited about this event because we have two fabulous people pretty properly the singular occasion spotlights associate justice steven breyer and also cnn legal analyst joan. let me first start by introducing justice breyer. the smithsonian has a long and valued connection by tradition the chief justice a member of the board of regents. our collections encompass countless holdings that help us tell the story of the courts vital role in shaping our democracy. ruth bader ginsburg, o'connor, san antonia have all taken part in a memorable event. and justice breyer joins that esteemed list in 2016. we are honored to invite him back. justice breyer, as you probably know, has a long history as a legal educator and a continuing affiliation with harvard university. in fact the book that he will discuss tonight the authority of the courts and the peril of politics had its beginning in a

associates. >> let me tell you

. >>> up next, historian winifred gallagher spoke at a virtual event hosted by smithsonian associates. >> let me tell you about our speaker tonight. winifred gallagher's books include how the post office created america, house thinking, just the way you are, a new york times notable book, working on god, the power of place, wrapped, attention and the focused life, and new, understanding our need for

she spoke at a virtual event hosted by the smithsonian associates. >> let me tell you about our speaker tonight. winifred gallagher's books include "how the post office created america" "house thinking" "just the way you are" a "new york times" notable book "working on god" "the power of place" "attention and the focused life" and "new, understanding our need for novelty and change." she's written for numerous publications such as the atlantic monthly, rolling stone, and "the new york times." her newest book, new women in the old west, from settlers to suffragists, an untold american story, is available for purchase from our partner book seller, politics and prose. if you use the link in the chat box, which is also available on our website, you'll be able to purchase the book with a 10% discount. just make sure to use the code special10 when checking out. >> now, please join me in welcoming to the smithsonian winifred gallagher. hi, winifred. >> hi, kathy. thanks so much. it's wonderful to be with you. before i begin, i would like to say a few words about mina westby who you see on your

associates. >> let me tell you about our speaker tonight. winifred gallagher's books include how the post office created america, house thinking, just the way you are, a new york times notable book, working on god, the power of place, wrapped, attention and the focused life, and new, understanding our need for novelty and change. she has written for numerous publications such as "the atlantic monthly," "rolling stone," and "the new york times." her newest book, "new women in the oldest: from settlers to suffragists, an untold american story," is available for. from politics and prose. if you look at the link at the chat box, you'll be able to purchase the book with a 10% discount. just make sure to use the code "special10" when checking out. now please join me in welcoming to the smithsonian winifred gallagher. hi, winifred. >> hi, kathy. thanks so much. it's wonderful to be with you. before i begin, i would like to say a few words about mina westby who you see on your screen with her cousin. they're on a homestead in northwest north dakota.