Won. A grateful nation gives thanks for victory. Hundreds of thousands crowd into american churches to give thanks to god. And president truman announced the surrender. This is a solemn but glorious our. I wish that Franklin D Roosevelt had wished had lived to see this day. General eisenhower informs me that the forces of germany have surrendered to the United Nations. The flags of freedom fly all over europe. For this victory, we join in offering our thanks to the providence which has guided and sustained us through the dark days of adversity and into light. Much remains to be done. The victory one in the west the victory won in the west must now be one in the east. The whole world must be cleansed of the people from which half of the world has been freed. Nationsthe peaceloving have demonstrated, and the west, that their arms are stronger by far than the might of dictators or the tyranny of military cliques that once called us weak. Our people to defend themselves against all enemies
Tour, but only a brief clip is shown in the first few minutes of this program. Good evening and welcome, everyone. I am tom putnam, director of the john f. Kennedy president ial library and museum, and on behalf of the executive director of the Kennedy Library foundation, the board of directors, and all of our colleagues, i think you for joining us this evening. Let me first acknowledge the generous underwriters of the forum, boston capital, the local institute, raytheon, the boston foundation, and our media partners. We considered having this Forum Last Night on the actual 50th anniversary of mrs. Kennedys tour but did not want to make any of you having to choose between sharing valentines day with loved ones or with your friends here at the Kennedy Library. We are so pleased to have so many of you with us this evening. 50 years ago, Jacqueline Kennedy introduced herself to the nation. In many ways, the public already knew her from her role as the president s wife, mother of two child
Virginia, after standing for well over a century. And race for justice. Our special hour devoted to issues of racism and inequality in america. At this historic moment, well take a hard look at a painful truth and how to change things for the better. We all want that. First, heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. The reason why we are marching all over the world is we were like george. We couldnt breathe. Its been a day of raw emotion here in minneapolis as this city and the country mourned a man whose death has inspired a movement. My brother is gone, but the floyd name still lives on. Two Buffalo Police officers suspended without pay after theyre caught on camera appearing to push an older protester. The family in tacoma is demanding justice for the death of manuel ellis who also died in Police Custody. Why does it always take a video for the public to believe when a black persons life is taken unjustly . The number of wellknown nfl players released this powerful video. T
Artist known simply as christos has died at the age of 84 he became famous for rapping buildings and landmarks well take a look at his life and work. Im Claire Richardson thanks for joining us medical examiners in the u. S. State of minnesota say the death of george floyd was a homicide the report says his heart stopped as police restrained him and pressed on his neck protests having gulfs the United States since floyd died one week ago and at the site of his death in minneapolis members of his family paid tribute to him with a call for unity and peace. Cheerios flew laid crumbles under the weight of tremendous knots this is where for nearly 9 minutes his brother george begged for his life and for his mother under the weight of an officer on his neck the medical examiner is calling his death a homicide. Was the oh. 0000008 week later terrence is here to memorialize his brother and to ask protestors to to manchester is the right way. For her coming out here feet. Where was i now. Over.
Of people help the end of the war in europe. It is five years and more since hitler march into poland. Here is full of suffering and death and sacrifice. Now, the war against germany is one. A grateful nation gift thanks for victory. Hundreds of thousands crowd into american churches to give thanks to god. President trump announced the official surrender. This is a solemn but glorious hour. I wish that franklin the roosevelt had lived to see this day. General eisenhower informed me that the forces of germany have surrendered to the united nations, the flags of freedom fly all over europe. For this victory, we join in offering our thanks to the providence, which had guided and sustained us through the dark days of adversity and into light. Much remains to be done. The victory one in the west must now be one in the east. The whole world must be cleansed of the evil from which half the world has been free. United, the peace loving nations have demonstrated in the west that their arms are