Right now, washington, d. C. And all 50 State Capitols are hardening their defenses. Theyre bracing for large, possibly violent armed protests leading up to inauguration day. These images here arent what youd expect to see around the seat of americas government, and its not just around the u. S. Capitol building. Much of official washington is sealed off in all directions by trucks, barricades, troops, armed security. The National Mall is closed. Up to 25,000 National Guard troops are pouring into washington from all over the country. Authorities say the immediate threat appears domestic extremists upset by Donald Trumps election loss and emboldened by the deadly capitol siege. The fbi warns all 50 State Capitols could be targets. Most of them have greatly enhanced their security. For his part, the president elect has readied about a dozen executive actions as soon as hes sworn in. Well have more on that in just a moment. But we begin with cnns shimon proc ewe pes and the scene right n
Im Kim Brunhuber. This is cnn newsroom. From washington, d. C. To every State Capitol, the threat of armed protests over joe bidens upcoming inauguration has led to a level of security unlike any in recent memory. Now this isnt what you expect to see around the seat of americas government, and its not just around the u. S. Capitol building. Much of official washington is sealed off in all directions by trucks, barricades, troops, armed security. The National Mall is closed. Up to 25,000 National Guard are pouring into washington from all over the country. The fbi warns that all 50 State Capitols could be targets. Most of them have greatly enhanced their security. For his part, the president elect has readied about a dozen executive actions as soon as hes sworn in. Well have more on that in just a moment. But we begin with cnns Shimon Prokupecz and the scene right now in fortress washington. Reporter roadblocks like this all across washington, d. C. The National Guard now patrolling alm
Of road trips throughout American History. They rise of the american suburbs the gilded age the role prohibition played in shaping the 1920s the history of food and dining in the us or like this one had the 1939 worlds fair in vision the future. Now alan will also be back with us on january 11th to discuss Kennedy Nixon in the debate of the century. We hope you will consider joining us. Now were so excited to have alan with us this. Things without any further ado. Please join me in welcoming alan pietro bun. Thank you for that generous introduction heather. I am dr. Alan pietro bond a professor of Global Affairs and modern American History at Trinity Washington University here in dc and i want to start tonight. By giving you a number 1939 its one of those years that stands out in history. For those who know their history, its a year that evokes a reaction much like 1776 with the American Revolution or perhaps 1989 with the fall of the berlin wall or 9 11. There are just some dates that
Irector good morning. My name is Maggie Hartley and im the assistant director of Public Engagement here at the National World war ii museum. Thank you for joining us for todays lunch box lecture. Todays lecture is entitled winning the peace, mcarthur at the occupation of japan. With amanda williams, the manager at the mcarthur memorial in norfolk, virginia. This lecture was rescheduled due to hurricane idas impact on Southeast Louisiana and was designed to commemorate the end of the war in the pacific. So, now, without further ado, ill now turn this over to a mandate to share about general mcarthurs unique approach to the occupation of japan. Thank you, maggie. Thank you to the World War Ii Museum for having me. Today, im going to give you an overview of the occupation of japan and tried to explain why it could be considered one of the most effective occupations and history. I think, as history demonstrates, great battlefield victories can often unravel in the occupations that follow t
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