David is the author of a number of books and he is here to talk about some of the past. His book about arnold rothstein, has book about 1920 the year of six president s, 1960 lbj versus jfk versus nixon, and ted silent cows almanac, the wit and wisdom of calvin coolidge, and ted williams my life of pictures. He has also written and produced a wma hq documentary local heroes, baseball and Capital District diamonds. Reviews for his harry truman lively itabout how is, illuminating portraits of candidate, and the evenhanded appraisal of truman is especially compelling. The journey he takes to election day is one he has definitively become the best at leading. His work has been compared to theodore whites classic them a of the president s series. After three homeruns, i think pietrusza is the undisputed champion of chronicling americans president ial campaigns. He holds a masters degree in history the university at albany and has served on city council in amsterdam new york and is the , rec
Coming up on American History tv, a discussion with the author the book 1948. Harry trumans improbable victory and the year the transformed america. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the clifton park half moon public library. We are very pleased to have David Pietrusza with us this morning to talk about his latest book, 1948, Harry Trumans improbable victory and the year the transformed america. David is the author of a number of books. Hes been here to talk about some of them in the past. A book of 1920, the year six president s. 1960, lbj versus kennedy versus nixon. And ted williams, my life and pictures. Hes also written and produced a wmht documentary, local heroes, if you support his harry truman book talk about how lively it is. Illuminating portraits of what candidates and the even handed appraisal of drumming is especially compelling. The journey that he takes to get us to election day is one that he has definitely become the best at leaving. In his past, his work has been co
2020 season tonight right here on nbc weve got your preview early today starts right now good morning im Frances Rivera im phillip mena. Dangerous wildfires continue to flare up and force evacuations on the west coast. Officials confirming at least six deaths in the last 24 hours. A strong winds cause these infernos to spread across multiple states. Some of the images look like theyre from another planet. These photos were taken during the day in San Francisco the sunlight blocked by the smoke and embers more than 14 now firefighters are hard at work in california battling 28 massive fires that have already destroyed a record shattering 2. 5 million acres Washington State is facing de station. One town south of spokane was almost completely marked off the map. I remember sitting on my couch praying and crying for australia and praying and crying for paradise and yeah, you dont think its going to happen to you. What did you lose inside . Everything. Oregons governor is warning that this
Captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2008 we were beginning to experience a huge resurgence of downtown living, downtown working, Downtown Entertainment and so forth, and it might not have happened in baltimore in 1992, it could have happened in another city five years later, ten years later, but some other team would have said at some point we dont want a concrete doughnut that looks like a freeway overpass. We want a real ballpark. Architects would have ultimately i think responded. Thats my sense. We never know 100 because what happened what happened. Right. Customer push back, customer isnt want t didnt want the product . Yes. Ultimately in architecture, what clients want matters. One of the things that the people of populace are proudest of is that they serve their clients and they do what their clients wanted. Happily here they had an enlightened client who wanted something important. But to the point about downtown revivals were just happening anyway and would have
He explores the relationship between American Cities and the youth of baseball looking at the changing architecture and loeks of ballparks over the years and what those reveal about society and culture at large. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this event and provided the video. Thanks. I want to thank the library for putting on this event. Library board. Jonathan kemper and staff who worked with us. Steve, she mention ed as well. The library is a fan tas ik institution. Were very lucky to have it. Look at this awesome auditorium. So, speaking of great public spaces, this is one. Yes, yes. All right, paul. Libraries involve parks. Two most important things in the city, right . Youve had this incredibly distinguished career as an architectural critic, people are really here to hear you talk about kaufman stadium. Have you talked to the audience what who you are and what youve done prior to write iing about ballparks, which is a long story. Well get some of it any way. No, i spent m