women as a sign and the and with them was a sign that he could tell the world "i am going to " the lovesr, h to say. so he would go to the hollywood parties, and sometimes he would go home with his grandson's date. cbsas awkward for announcer 1: next on the civil war, historian edward ayers talks about the civil war and its consequences. he describes how people in surrounding areas might have experienced the battle and the logistics of the confederate which all to virginia. this talk was part of the annual lincoln form symposium. >> what do we say about our speaker that hasn't already been said? , who servederitus for eight years, and author of this lincoln prize winner of this year. the thin light of freedom. you ought to get your copies if you don't have them already from our bookstore, which remains open during this presentation. ayers can signnt it, if you can't make the signing that is scheduled for this forum. about edwardtant ayers is what afflicts many of us. we fail in retirement. teach at theto university of richmond as a professor and is on several boards, including the new civ