>> we do, it is seedschoolmd.org petraeus >> carol beck of seed school of maryland.thank you. >> thank you. >>> presidential biographer richard reeves presents a history of the berlin airlift which occurred from may, 1948 to june, 1949. he focuses on the exploits of the american air man called back into service by president truman three years after their duty in world war ii. the national constitution center in philadelphia posts this hour-long event. >> and seven francs a director of special programs of the national constitution center. we are pleased to welcome to the center historian richard reeves whose latest book daring young men recounts the story of the berlin airlift and brave pilots who risk their lives to supply humanitarian aid during world war ii. as many of you know the success of the berlin airlift is viewed as the first cold war victory for america against the soviet union. as the editors of publisher of weeklies in the review of daring young man, quote, reeves gives a mesmerizing portrait of america at its best we've been challenged by russia's tiern

. >> carol beck is an administrator with the seed school in maryland. with her four students. tell us why you were at the national press club. >> it is a college public boarding school in baltimore city in maryland. the unique thing is it is not a boarding school. during the week we are in college dormitories and go home on the weekends and the idea is to have 24 hours and use it as well as we can so our students will be prepared for college. our students are seventh graders and they are already and have been talking about college for over a year since they came to see us as sixth graders last year. >> explain the philosophy behind seed. >> there are students who could really benefit and have life changing experiences is given 24 hours a day to focus on their studies and all kinds of development that will help them be successful not only in college but beyond. our goal is to make sure our students are prepared. >> how are you funded? >> we are largely funded publicly. the state of maryland has made a commitment to the long-term operating of funds for the school. the private se