One person can make a big difference, that is why i am here. People took a chance and they spoke out. Thank you. [applause] we hav questio from peter, he says are there any Historical Resources on the people who died in detroit . You can be featured during our last life program. Join the conversation on facebook on facebook cspan history. At twitter cspan history. You will be a voter forever, you will be a citizen forever. High school tuesday night, they discuss how Current Events affect their lessons on history, politics, and government. This is a chance for them to learn about their story. Their story starts with people who come on before them who shape the way the world they were born into operates. They start to realize this is not starting with me, but what a contribute and where i am coming from is part of the bigger story. That way, allowing them to take in other peoples opinions and perspectives through social media and through video. It gives them a chance to think this is how
We are actually standing in front of a series of president ial limousines, which tell the story of the development of president ial transportation over the last 117 years or so. Right behind me is the 1902 carriage used by theodore roosevelt. The automobile really becomes a force in the United States starting in the 1890s. But by the time of roosevelts administration, it is a common occurrence to see cars moving on public streets. Roosevelt, interestingly enough, for all the reputation he has as a real forwardlooking progressive, really never cared much for automobiles. He wanted to remain in horsedrawn vehicles. I think partly he thought there was a formality involved with horsedrawn transportation appropriate to the dignity of the office. He also had a man of the people image she wanted to protect. At that time, automobiles were seen as playthings of the wealthy. It would not be good to be caught in a car. So he remained in the bromance use that for his primary transportation when mo
Members that some may find disturbing. This 45minute film earned cbs reports and producer david low, a 1965 peabody award. The driver of this car was mrs. Viola, mother of five children, 20 miles from sill ma, alabama, on route 80. A red and white sedan overtook her car. Several shots were fired. The driverless car veered off the highway and came to a stop at a cattle fence. She was dead. Arrested and charged with murder were three alleged members of the ku klux klan, one was tried. And the jury was unable to reach a verdict. This is an earth and dam, the temporary grave of three civil rights worker, two white, one negro. Beaten and shot to death. Among those indicted for the triple slaying were six men identified as members of the ku klux klan. None has been brought to trial. In this automobile, reserve Lieutenant Colonel lemuel pen was killed by a shotgun blast while riding through colbrert, georgia. Two clansman were tried and acquitted. In a few short months, five murders, 13 alleg
Harris. L i am the executive director here. It is very nice to see everyone out here this afternoon. Certainly we want to thank you , on behalf of all of our supporters, and we want to thank you for your support. Support of our members, trustees , and the National Archives and records administration, of which we are a part. The, an organization like humanities of new york for their vision and action grant that is the longest to be possible today. Fdr establish this library as a place not just to hold and display the materials heat generated throughout his career but also a place to study and learn about his administration and learn about the role of chief executive and about the times in which he was working. Little could he have appreciated the immense Economic Impact cities, of the ultimate war, which helped define his administration and his presidency. We take the charge very seriously, and we seek to encourage the exploration and analysis into all facets of his life, his leadership
I know that we can talk a lot about your background and your history as an ap reporter. Given the time constraints, i want to jump into your photos of president bush. Tell the story of how you became the official White House Photographer. I love how you got the job. Mr. Draper i will give you the long story. Because it is fascinating to me. I never planned on being the White House Photographer. It was an opportunity that presented itself. Back when i was a Staff Photographer at the ap and most of my career has been in the journalism newspaper wire service business, i was assigned to cover the campaign president ial campaign in 2000. I was assigned to cover governor bush, who was running for office. I was among many journalists traveling on the campaign trail for nearly 18 months. And it was not until the very end of the campaign that it was decided actually, realized that i had a shot at the white house job, which i was very happy and satisfied with my position at the ap. I blame every