Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the recent Virginia Sesquicentennial “Signature Conference” hosted by Virginia Tech and organized by James I. Robertson. I’ve heard nothing but positive reviews of the event. As many of you know Dr. Robertson is retiring from his teaching position at Tech this year. He has touched the lives of many and has added immeasurably to the general public’s understanding of the war. Here is a short clip of his farewell remarks from the conference.
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Thanks
Thank you for posting this clip, Kevin. I watched Dr. Robertson all day long and he had the look of a proud grandfather. I only wish this clip had lasted long enough to catch his quip at the tail end of the standing ovation. He said something to the effect of “I’m having a hard time up here and you people aren’t making a damn thing easy.” That of course, drew a hearty chuckle from the crowd. Sorry you didn’t make it to the conference. Chris Meekins and I missed you!
Andrew
Thanks for the comment, Andrew. Nice to hear from you.