Tvs american artifacts we visit the Cannon House Office building to see artifacts that tell the story of africanamericans in congress in the 20th century. Im farar elliott. And im matt waz knsniewski. We wanted to talk about africanamerican representation in the 20th century. We have a lot of artifacts from the house collection that have to do with that and a lot of history to cover. And the last africanamerican to be elected in the 19th century leaves in 1901, george white of north carolina. And then its a long time before another africanamerican comes into the house. And that is Oscar Depriest from illinois. And we have a couple of really rare artifacts from Oscar Depriest from the 1920s and 30s. But before i launch into them, because i love them so much, matt, tell us a little bit about Oscar Depriest and how he got into congress. So, theres a long period, almost three decades, after George Henry White leaves congress where theres no africanamericans who serve in either the house or
1844, when he ran against james k. Polk. Tonight, we are on location at ashland henry clays home in lexington, kentucky. For the next 90 minutes, we will explore the life and legacy of this man, unsuccessful in his long quest for the white house, yet having an outsized influence on American History. We are in henry clays parlor. Let me introduce you to jim klotter, 25 years now as kentucky state historian. Thanks for being with us. Glad to be here. Why henry clay . Why is he relevant to americans living in our time . I think a couple of counts. First of all, his famous counts, famous comment, i would rather be right than be president , still speaks to us. Its a clarion call to people across whatever were doing. Whether were in politics or Something Else, to do the right things. He also said, you know, that in a sense, that the politicians need to remember the country and sacrifice for the country. I think that is still something we need to remember, as well. The man known as the great
This man, unsuccessful in his long quest for the white house, yet having an outsized influence on American History. We are in henry clays parlor. Let me introduce you to jim klotter, 25 years now as kentucky state historian. Thanks for being with us. Glad to be here. Why henry clay . Why is he relevant to americans living in our time . I think a couple of counts. First of all, his famous comment, i would rather be right than be president , still speaks to us. Its a clarion call to people doing. Whether were in politics or Something Else, to do the right things. He also said, you know, that in a sense, that the politicians need to remember the country and sacrifice for the country. I think that is still something we need to remember, as well. The man known as the great compromiser. A man that forged compromises that not only kept the nation together, but were constructive. Those kind of things i think are the things we need to remember about henry clay, as well as all the things that he
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The subcommittee at any time. Without objection, members of the full committee can participate in todays hearing. Members are reminded to keep their video function on mute even when they are not recognized by the chair. Members are reminded they are responsible for muting and on muting themselves and to mute themselves after they have finished speaking. Consistent with the regulations accompanying staff will fully give members and witnesses as without any inadvertent background noise, like i am hearing now. All formse reminded relating to order and a quorum prior to this remote hearing. It is entitled the rent is still due. Andicas renters, covid19 the eviction crisis. Myself to give an opening statement. You for ourll of. Irst virtual hearing during this challenging and difficult time for homeowners, and for the Housing Market as a whole. At todays hearing, we will focus on how the covid19 pandemic is impacting our rental market. Thisarmful effects of pandemic are physical and mental.