America. Already talk about the actual wars and fighting and times where the cold war got hot in africa and today, were talking about the cultural cold war and perhaps the fight for influence between the United States and the soviet union. So in that context, jazz really comes to the forefront. So were thinking about why that guy the running around in the congo and his counterparts are in pakistan and south asia and Eastern Europe and all those kinds of things. What are they doing there . Were going to unpack that a little bit. I want to start with that picture. Please tell me you recognize that guy. Louis armstrong. Thank you very much. You were probably hesitant to say. Its Louis Armstrong. Cant miss that smile and gaze, you know, he gives people when hes talking. Louis armstrong, probably americas most prominent jazz musician throughout this whole period. Certainly when it starts in 1956, but also even before that, he had toured europe commercially and even long before the state dep
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Too. We have foggy conditions all up and down the coastline. Today, clouds will give away to a pleasant afternoon, and highs around the coast at 65, and some 80s as we head inland. Going to be warming up this weekend, ill tell you what more about it. For now i will send it to my good friend, sal, who has been rocking to the cool tunes this morning. I enjoy that so much over here. Thank you very much, kyla. I have some good news in the Traffic Department today as well. Today is lighter than usual. We had a big crowd at this time at the bay bridge toll plaza, but this morning we dont. And that is very good. And i just think more people are getting away for the holiday. This is a look at estate 880, and that there is no slow traffic here in both directions. 7 01, lets go back to the headlines. And we continue to follow breaking news in hayward, where the chp is searching for someone in a stolen car, after a dangerous encounter early this morning. Lets bring in ktvus jesse gary, whose foll
It reminds me of a nice stroll through golden gate park. Good morning, we have quite a lot to to on the show. Do you run the along time ago so and right now a special breaking event in San Francisco for the presidio tunnel is underway. This will expand the park was built on top of the parkway. From the presidio, good morning christina. Reporter good morning, you can see the stage right behind us, a lot of people are setting up for what will be a really cool event. The park is going to be finished at 14 acres. This its right on top of the freeway, and todays event is getting underway pretty soon. Community leaders will be here and i want to show you some of the renderings of what this will look like. We understand this will feature a Gateway Plaza and food, as well as a campfire circle and picnic grounds. Perhaps one of the biggest draws will be the panorama view. To date we have raised 88 million of what we need to build this part. We are getting close, our Campaign Goal is 98 million.