architects and commissioned them to travel to china for more than a year and they came back with this design. it was an expression of fun she used to host parties centered around the tea house and certainly it was a great focal point standing on the terrace looking out to the sea over looking this tremendous silhouette the wonderful red color. i think a great, great addition to the property of the house. there s a new website for american history tv where you can find our schedules and watch video and access ahtv history tweets and history in the news. and social media. follow american history tv all weekend every weekend online at cspan.org/history. john willis menard was elected to congress in 1868. up next we hear more about him from phillip magnus. this is about an hour from the u.s. capital historical society. before we begin, before i introduce the speakers, let me introduce congressman danny davis. [ applause ] thank you very much. and let me just say how delight