1776, events that led to the decision by the 13 colonies to break with Great Britain. He then explains how he was involved in creating the declaration of independence and what he hopes americans might learn from it. This video is courtesy of Thomas Jeffersons monticello in charlottesville, virginia. Thomas jefferson oh, my, well, i have finished. And good afternoon indeed, mr. Light, and to all of our friends, welcome once again here to our house, to monticello. Mr. Light, as you refer of course to patriots day, so we have heard it now referred to ourselves in virginia, nothing could please us more in virginia to be reminded, if you will, about our initial associations with massachusetts. Yes, patriots day is something that we are happy to be reminded of, as i know all of our friends in massachusetts continue to be reminded of that occasion in which the citizen body there stood staunchly against the further encroachments of the british upon their rights, upon their property. If i remem
In massachusetts continue to be reminded of that occasion in which the citizen body there stood staunchly against the further encroachments of the british upon their rights, upon their property. If i remember, it occurred in three particular villages. Lexington and concord, and let it not be forgotten, menotomy. I believe that they now refer to menotomy as arlington. And i hope it is not forgotten because that is the one of the three where the british actually surrendered. I think they lost about 25 souls that day, but, overall, amongst the three villages, 500 british lost their lives. I was here at monticello, and i started on my way to williamsburg. From williamsburg, i was then going to journey to philadelphia for the second Continental Congress. Well, i had been very much, at that time, in the spring of 1775, considering to remain an englishman. I was proud of it. I did not care for independency. I desired to continue dependency. Great britain provided a safety and defense, particu
Stood staunchly against the further encroachments of the british upon their rights, upon their property. If i remember, it occurred in three particular villages. Lexington and concord, and let it not be forgotten, menotomy. I believe that they now refer to menotomy as arlington. And i hope it is not forgotten because that is the one of the three where the british actually surrendered. I think they lost about 25 souls that day, but, overall, amongst the three villages, 500 british lost their lives. I was here at monticello, and i started on my way to williamsburg. From williamsburg, i was then going to journey to philadelphia for the second Continental Congress. Well, i had been very much, at that time, in the spring of 1775, considering to remain an englishman. I was proud of it. I did not care for independency. I desired to continue dependency. Great britain provided a safety and defense, particularly on the frontier. But it was that day in april of 1775 which i will never forget. Cut
Senator schumer i dont see that they have reporter c. R. s. Senator schumer well, look, the bottom line here is, the n. R. A. Is a powerful opponent. The gun lobby is a powerful all opponent and the best weapon we have on our side is the outrage from the American People. It is growing. If we keep at it. We will win. We dont control the house. We dont control the senate, but we have the people of america on our side and if we continue to have votes and force people to vote, we will win. Let me tell you something today. There are a good number, not all, but a good number of our republican colleagues dreading these two votes. Next. Reporter if you are serious doing something about guns, why are you trying to attach this to a bill that the president has said he is going to veto . Senator schumer our proposals rescind the underlying bill and just have this so the president will sign them should they pass. Reporter will you fight this in the omnibus . Senator schumer in every place where we
The president sitting down with a number of cabinet members. Generalsattorney public event with the american Muslim Community. She will be talking on her departments efforts to them that antimuslim hate and discrimination. On the ground in congress did what needed to be done to push and president truman to desegregate the military. Think about those advocates in the form of dr. Martin luther king and benjamin randolph. And others who were on the ground. Think about the great work you are doing today. Think about the importance of our top Law Enforcement officer in the country to be an advocate on behalf of the American People. It is a tremendous honor i introduce attorney general loretta lynch. [applause] this is her first public event with the american Muslim Community. I met her in new york when she was u. S. Attorney. Childderstand that as a she and her father would literally visit the courthouse to watch the court proceedings. Her interest in the court room out of memories she shar