I first came to washington, d. C. In 2000 as a Congressional Correspondent for the associated press. After spending several years in colombia South Carolina and albany new york. Now, i am originally from mississippi, the son of two Public School teachers come in and being from mississippi, the one thing my parents made sure that i knew was my history. It was almost a state requirement in mississippi to know where you came from. So, when i left mississippi to go to South Carolina, i had this desire to history and i studied the history of South Carolina. I didnt the same thing when i went to upstate new york. I got involved in learning the africanamerican history of upstate new york which, by the way, is very vibrant. A lot of the underground railroads ended in upstate new york city have a very vibrant Africanamerican Community and history up there. But when i left albany new york to come to washington, d. C. , and i knew i was hitting the mother lode. Washington, d. C. On a new had to h
Present. Present. Arms. [ playing taps ] [ playing taps ] ladies and gentlemen, the wreath ceremony is complete. The Memorial Day Service will begin shortly. Please move to your seats. Thank you. Hello, im anna cabrera, thank you for joining us this hour. The nation pauses to honor the sacrifice of our fallen heroes. Memorial day ceremonies are getting under way at Arlington National cemetery. A moving moment. The final resting place for more than 400,000 Service Members and their families, and President Trump just presided over his first Memorial Day Service there at the tomb of the unknowns, where he just laid a wreath. He will be speaking shortly at the amphitheater. Hes already made some remarks this morning via twitter writing today is in memory of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in serving. Thank you. God bless your families and god bless the usa. Barbara starr is there at Arlington National cemetery in section 60 and barbara talk to us about the significance of
The thousands of lives lost. This is the first year that President Trump a native new yorker observes todays ceremonies as president. First bill hemmer joins us from orlando as irma continues to batter the sunshine state. Bill good morning to you. More than 3 million in florida waking without power. It was 24 hours ago the storm came across in key west. It is still a big story and will be throughout the day but it is also a moment where we pause and we reflect. A significant time for reflection for all of us across the country and around the world. September 11th, the day yet again 9 11. Well see you later in morning in florida. Jon and shannon, back to you in new york. Shannon he will join us later for more extended coverage of the storm. A moment of silence to mark the Moment United Airlines flight 75 was flown into the south tower. President trump and melania will arrive at the pentagon for the ceremony there. Vice president mike pence will take part in ceremonies at the flight 93 m
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson was also in the car. She says she heard the president tell the widow that her husband knew what he was signing up for but it still hurts. For him to say that this young man stayed in school, did all the right things, went into the service, became a sergeant so quickly, that he signed up for his own death . That is so insensitive. How did she hear it . What was her response . She was crying. She broke down. And she said, he didnt even know his name. President trump strongly disputes that claim tweeting democratic congresswoman totally fabricated what i said to the wife ive soldier who died in action and i have proof. Sad. We did hear from a Family Member who was also in the car during the call and she tells cnn that congresswoman wilsons recollection is very accurate. Our senior White House Correspondent jeff zell nil is joining from us the white house. We saw the president s tweet. Since then, he was asked another question and he responded. Tell our viewe
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