now as they turn on their cameras and unmute. and the way i wanted to start this off is actually to have each of our panelists introduce themselves to you, rather than have me read along introduction for each person. and i want to have them talk about how they became interested in the american civil war, where they teach, what sort of classes they teach and how they think about teaching a lincoln and the civil war. we have jack davies coming in here and will have jackal first and then will have kerry go second and then tamika and then craig and then i will bring up the rear. so let s see, jack, if you can unmute yourself and turn on your camera. go right ahead. i was born in independence, missouri which is pretty much on the fringes of the civilization, prior to the civil war and of course it s the center of what was a very different sort of war. as a result of which, my grandparents, it was still a fairly lively topic of my conversation. my grandmother s grandfather and
Would happen if the redskins left Prince Georges County. What happens in landover, to businesses and residents if they went into the district. And a new Sports Illustrated article on the redskins controversy. A lot coming up throughout the hour. Back to you at fed i think so fedexfield. Lots of breaking developments in the case of Hannah Graham, the missing uva student from fairfax county. Police in charlottesville have just wrapped up a news conference. Police are looking to bring Jesse Matthew back to virginia. David culver is live in charlottesville where we just heard from the chief. David . Reporter we sure did, barbara and pat. 30 minutes ago, he wrapped up his press conference and he stressed one thing. He said at this point hes preparing for trial. Trial against Jesse Matthew. Now a short time ago, matthew waived his right to extradition and a hearing that happened in galveston, texas. That means hes going to be headed back to charlottesville to face those abduction charges. Th
Musician neyo, American Idol david archuleta, and comedian nick cannon theyre just some of the celebs who support the Childrens Miracle Network hospitals. But 15yearold alena galan and millions of kids like her are the real stars of the charity. Want to open it . Alena gets a special present delivered to her house once a week. Its not clothes, jewelry, or games. Alenas gift is medicine that helps keep her alive. So, i have a rare genetic disorder called maroteauxlamy, or also known as mps 6, and i take an enzyme replacement once a week to help me live and grow. Its my enzyme. She has to go through a long procedure called an infusion that pumps the medicine into her veins. Super its four hours and ten minutes on a pump. Oh, shes beyond brave. Shes very brave. And its because, you know, the importance of getting her medicine. So, she knows she has to do it. Health professionals like pearl are able to help kids like alena deal with their medical condition in part, thanks to donations to C
American idol david archuleta, and comedian nick cannon theyre just some of the celebs who support the Childrens Miracle Network hospitals. But 15yearold alena galan and millions of kids like her are the real stars of the charity. Want to open it . Alena gets a special present delivered to her house once a week. Its not clothes, jewelry, or games. Alenas gift is medicine that helps keep her alive. So, i have a rare genetic disorder called maroteauxlamy, or also known as mps 6, and i take an enzyme replacement once a week to help me live and grow. Its my enzyme. She has to go through a long procedure called an infusion that pumps the medicine into her veins. Super its four hours and ten minutes on a pump. Oh, shes beyond brave. Shes very brave. And its because, you know, the importance of getting her medicine. So, she knows she has to do it. Health professionals like pearl are able to help kids like alena deal with their medical condition in part, thanks to donations to Childrens Miracl
Remains double to size of chinas. It is bigger than any place else in the world. Person,sured per probably the most accurate measure of societal wealth, u. S. Production is a head of china by a factor of more than eight. It is natural to worry about the future. For the parents here today, it is natural to wonder whether america will be the same country for our children that it was for us. Is, no generation in the history of the planet earth than a more opportunity collegeeducated young person comingofage in america. In 2014. That is particularly true for someone who graduate from a worldclass University Like ball state. Ask yourself this question. If the gated entry were dropped in every country in the world, which country would be flooded with the most people . Course, the answer is america. Dont get me wrong. Our nation is far from perfect. It took hundreds of years for opportunities to open up for women and racial minorities in this country. Americans, too many lack access to a qual