reynolds with us, the founders and supporters of this program. we have a very special evening tonight. we have a feature with c-span's susanwain and richard norton smith, discussing the book "first ladies" and the first lady's project that has been crucial. first ladies, presidential historians, the lives among 45 iconic women. a book that was produced out of it was in conjunction with the year-long series produced by c-span entitled "first ladies: influence an image." i will very shortly handed over to the experts to run the program. when he briefly say --let me briefly say -- who are these people sitting in the room? c-span.ain, co-ceo of a long history with a network. she was an on camera host for more than 30 years and interviewed murmurs public officials and historians. she has edited other c-span historical publications, including abraham lincoln, great american history's on her 16th president. and the sum in court -- the supreme court, a c-span book featuring justices in their own words. joining us is richard norton smith, an authority on the american presidency. he has held numerous directors of presidential librar