it's presented as a part of our irene schwartz distinguished speakers series which is part of our publicrogram. just before i introduce our speakers i want to recognize and thank historical trustees who are joining us this evening. first and foremost the chair of our board, the visionary

two nights program is as a part of our bernard and irene schwartz distinguished speakers series whichart of our public programs. just before i introduce our speakers i want to recognize and thank several new york historical trustees who are joining us this evening. first and foremost the chair of our board pam scheffler, the visionary chairman emeritus of new york historical, roger her talk, the chair of our executive committee richard rees, and trustees brian kane, suzanne pack, jean, and david. i would also like to thank members of our chairman scales are joining us this evening. we are so very grateful to each and everyone every oner encouragement and support especially at this challenging time. now then we are very pleased to indeed welcome margaret macmillan, professor of history at the university of toronto and emeritus professor of international history at the university of oxford. doctor mcmillian privacy was on the faculty of ryerson university before going on to serve as provost of trinity college at the university of toronto and warden of saint anthony's college at the univ

it's presented as a part of our irene schwartz distinguished speakers series which is part of our public program. just before i introduce our speakers i want to recognize and thank historical trustees who are joining us this evening. first and foremost the chair of our board, the visionary chairman emeritus of the new york historical roger murtaugh, the chair of our executive committee richard lee's and trustees brian kane, suzanne, vice chair and bird and david loud. i'd also like to thank members of our chairman's council for joining us this evening. we are so very grateful to each and every one of you for joining and your encouragement and support this challenging time. here then we are very pleased to welcome martha mcmillan, professor of history at the university of toronto narrative professor of the international history at the university of oxford. doctor mcmillan previously was on the faculty of ryerson university, going on to serve as provost of trinity college atthe university of toronto . and warden of saint anthony's college. at the university ofoxford . he's the author of wa