Mcgowan theater after today tonights program, National Archive staff and volunteers will present each of you with the vietnam veteran lapel pin. On the back of the pin is embossed a grateful nation thanks and honors you. The United States of american vietnam war commemoration is a National Initiative and the lapel pin is the nations lasting memento of thanks. Last veterans day, we opened our Current Special exhibition remembering vietnam in the lawrence f. Obrien gallery upstairs. If you havent already, i hope you take some time to go through it before it closes on january 6th. The exhibit is a mediarich exploration of the vietnam war featuriining interviews with veterans. Its a fascinating collection of newly discovered and iconic original documents, photographs, film footage and artifacts that illuminate 12 critical episodes in the war that divided the peoples of both the United States and vietnam. The visual imagery of remembering vietnam relies on the talents of the many photograph
Taking pictures and film of the pentagon and u. S. Congress. The work of these units frequently found its way into the u. S. Media at the time and have been used in many books and museum exhibits since then. Next, from the National Archives in washington, d. C. , five vietnam war veterans who served in the special Photographic Office share images and film while discussing their combat experiences in documenting the war. This is about 90 minutes. Now, ill ask all of the Vietnam Veterans or any United States veterans who served on active duty in the u. S. Armed forces at any time from november 1, 1955 to may 15, 1975, to stand and be recognized. [applause] as you leave, we will present each of you with a pin. The United States of america vietnam war is an initiative and the last event of thanks. Last veterans day we opened our Current Special exhibition remembering vietnam. If you havent already, i hope you will take some time to go through it before it closes on january 6. Its an explor
Resident and Business Owner has seen a lot of Cinco De Mayo celebrations. They ask that those who do celebrate to do so responsible and safely. It seemed that covid19 was just a thought. Reporter east bay resident witnessed the parking lot at theneural section of story and king road. I saw maybe one mask on one person. At one point cars were participating in side shows. All of hit disheartening especially since hes a Business Owner. Were doing so much to letter in place and all for not because of other peoples reckless behavior. Reporter carlos says he saw a lot of Police Officers but not enough to handle them off. San jose was investigating another shooting over the weekend. They plan to have additional officers but they will not be going into had the crowd. What is disappointing and what is alarming that people are starting to let their guard down. She says it will be ultimately up to families to educate and plead with their loved ones to stay home. Especially since multiple generati
They meet the criteria. On the other hand he is not forcing counties to comply with the modifications if they have stricter guidelines. Using the bay area for an example. If they choose not to come into compliance with the state guidelines. They have the right. This is an optimistic day as we see a little ray of sunshine on the horizon. Today, San Francisco mayor said any decision made in regards to reopening the economy has to be done responsibly. She doesnt want the city to move backward if any restrictions are eased or lifted. Thank you. Here are the latest numbers from california. The state now has close to 55,000 cases of coronavirus. Unfortunately, there he nine people died yesterday. That brings the total number of deaths statewide to over 2200. Of the number of people in intensive care units is up slightly from yesterday. So far more than 747,000 california sieve tested for the virus. California has an overall population of 39 million people. State officials repaired to enter s
Pattern again today. Not much going on here. Required, you can see the signature ridge of high pressure, building in southern and central california. It will continue to flex its muscle. Probably, we dont have the breeze. A little bit of a breeze as rachel pushed check temperatures up. 70s and 80s. Last time i looked it was mostly clear. Santa rosa, 41. Everyone else come in the 50s. That is a degrees warmer yesterday when they were 42. Napa airport at 44. We will keep an eye on things. Everything goes up and over, temperatures today we will have no problem warming up lets face it the days are getting pretty long here. 70s four coast and bay, and then 80s through the interior. Here he is the man of the hour, its a very early hour. Mr. Cell. It is a nice looking drive, around the bay area. It is nice and quiet as it should be. I suppose at this hour. Lets go out and take a look at the commute on the san mateo bridge. It looks pretty good. Heading out to the highrise and all of the bridg