Reaction from congress on mass shootings, gun control, terrorism, and the rise of isis. On cspan, thursday, december 31, at 8 00 p. M. Eastern. This holiday weekend, 2 days of featured programming. Rosa parks years ago defied a City Ordinance for blacks to leave their seat on a city bus to make room for white passengers. It instigated the montgomery bus boycott. We will see what role the lawyers played in the protest and the Civil Rights Movement as we hear from the attorney for rosa parks and demonstrators. War author and historian William Davis on the littleknown aspects of the live and leadership of robert e. Lee and grant. And ulysses s. Grant and nasa projects, including project and the flyby of mars. And an awardwinning documentary filmmaker on how the public learns about history through film and television. American history tv, all weekend, and on holidays. The Kennedy Center honors is an annual ceremony for contributions to american culture. President obama and the first lady h
Use a hand. Let us summon the spirit of togetherness that has always helped to keep america as a shining example to the world. And lets protect that idea. Especially those stationed far from home for the holidays. Our men and women in uniform and their families that sacrifice so much for us, it is because of celebratewe can freely, we can worship as we please, that we can come together on a night like this, strong and united and free. So, on the half of michelle, ny,ia, sasha, beau, son happy holidays to all of you and god bless you all and may god bless the United States of america. Thank you very much. [applause] announcer up next, president and mrs. Obama host the 2015 Kennedy Center honorees at the white house. Then, a discussion on income inequality in the u. S. And the efforts to fight drug incomeon and low in heigh families. Two on the next washington journal, a look at how campaign 2016 has different from past president ial campaigns in terms of Media Coverage and rhetoric. Our
Ago, the ship carrying a young girl named Rosa Dolores Alverio [applause] president obama from puerto rico [applause] president obama came into new york city, steamed by the statue of liberty. Oh my goodness, she thought, a lady runs this country [laughter and applause] president obama she wasnt yet known by the stage name of rita moreno, but even then, she knew she wanted to be a star. At age nine, she debuted as a dancer. At 13, she set foot in a Broadway Theatre for the first time in her life as a member of the cast. At 30, she became the first latina to win an Academy Award for her unforgettable performance as anita in west side story. [baby makes noises] president obama yes, it was good, wasnt it . [laughter] president obama after more than seven decades on stage and screen, ritas one of just a handful of artists to win an emmy, a grammy, an oscar, and a tony. Shes got an egot. [applause] president obama but being a pioneer is never easy. For years, she was pigeonholed as what she
Thats the warning from the president of the World Anti Doping Agency to athletes as they begin training for next years olympics. And in weather, while most of you will stay dry this weekend, its getting cloudier, its getting windier, and you are certainly going to notice it, its going to feel colder, too. They will have all the details here on breakfast. Good morning. Its saturday 28th march. Our top story borisjohnson has become the first world leader to test positive for coronavirus. Health secretary matt hancock and chief medical officer chris whitty, have also gone into isolation. On breakfast this morning well look at boots the chemist, trialling the first drive through Testing Centre and how it will work. There are still many questions about the virus coming in from you well talk to experts. Were out getting exercise while we can. How are walkers, joggers, and cyclists managing social distancing . First, andy moore has the latest. There the three men spearheading the nationalfigh
(Season 2024 Episode 12 of 32): Monty Don reveals his plans for planting up pots. Gardeners' World airs on BBC Two HD at 8:00 AM, Thursday 13 June. Monty Don reveals his plans for planting up pots