Discussing Herbert Hoover, some things he did to alleviate suffering in germany, which remember, had been a big enemy of the allies of the u. S. One of the things i enjoyed so much doing the research is seeing his compassion for people that were very unpopular, and otherslity to encourage to also feel that compassion and save millions of lives. Here is the book. Im going to start by telling you about the british blockade. Thet when the war started, British Government started and interdiction of goods started an interdiction of goods. This blockade prevented many things from entering the country, including food and fertilizer. And since then, over the past century, scholars have discussed this. There are scholars who say the blockade had no impact whatsoever. Other scholars argue it had a huge impact on germany. I started this book because i wanted to ask the question, what were Living Standards actually like in germany . This debate that has gone on the last century began much earlier.
My name is mary cox and im pleased to be here. I just published my first book, ill do a little plug at the beginning this was released in the u. S. A few weeks ago and today lecture ill be giving a lot of what is inside this book and theres a lot more thats in there. What im going to try to do is tell you a story about what it was like to be in germany as a civilian during the First World War and the years following. As part of that story, ill be disgusting Herbert Hoover and some of the things he did to alleviate the suffrage in germany which had been a big enemy and ally of the United States. For me, one of the things i enjoyed so much of my research is seeing his compassion for people that were very unpopular and were ready to encourage others to feel that same compassion and safe ability in life. Heres the book im, going to start by telling you about something about the british blockade. Right when the war started the British Government started the introduction of goods and they ha
After a cool start to the weekend, warmer weather is about to move into northern california. Well have the details and the forecast. Im in San Francisco where more than 200,000 people are expected to attend this weekend. The question in everyones mind is is it safe. These empty shelves mark the end of an era. Another mom and pop shop posting its doors after 53 years. Abc7 news starts right now. Now from abc7, live breaking break news in downtown San Francisco. A woman died after being hit by a taxicab at 5th and market. The victim is at least the 20th person to die in a traffic collision on San Francisco city streets this year. Investigators do not believe drugs or alcohol played a role in tonights tragedy. The cabdriver remained on the scene and spoke with police. Prt of Market Street will remain closed for at least a few more hours while Police Search for evidence. Good evening, im eric thomas. Dion is off tonight. Investigations are underway after accused sex trafficker and multimil
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