This mostly forgotten war led to Mexico losing over half its territory and the United States expanding to the Pacific. The lecture examines the political and economic background of the conflict, what led to it, and the roles of such factors as Texas annexation in 1845, slavery, racism, the Democratic and Whig parties, and Manifest... Read more
Ruth Bader Ginsberg (RBG) was appointed to the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) by President Bill Clinton in 1993 as the second of only four women to be confirmed to the SCOTUS. At one time she was the only female Justice on the SCOTUS. Her exceptional career before and since her nomination is played out in this very interesting and personal film. RBG as she has become known is now something of a liberal icon on the Court, although her ability to continue serving is being challenged by health issues.
When
Jan 23rd, 2019 1:00 pm
Location
Sala Quetzal
La Biblioteca Publica, Rejoj 50A, Centro
San Miguel de Allende, GUA 37700
Mexico
La Biblioteca Publica, Rejoj 50A, Centro
San Miguel de Allende, GUA 37700
Mexico
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