Complicated and controversial building of a memorial to president James Garfield on the u. S. Capitol grounds. Well hear from Matthew Gilmore who edits a washington, d. C. History blog. Those of you probably know matt by name, if not in person. He runs a blog, the matthew b. Gilmore press blog and also hes an author of the column of the intowner. If you follow d. C. History, hes been integrally involved. Anything history in d. C. Oh, you also run the d. C. History list. Thank you for that on behalf of the city. Today hes going to talk about James Garfield, his death and efforts to commemorate his life and death here in washington, d. C. I wont say too much more about it. I dont want to steal his steam. Please join me in welcoming matt. [ applause ] thank you very much. The story im going to tell might be ripped from todays or recent headlines. There was a president ial memorial delayed for years caught up in congressional infighting. Legislation pending. A powerful lobby behind the mem
Service. Thank you for that on behalf of the city. Today is going to be talking about james garfield, his death and efforts to commemorate his life and death here in washington d. C. I wont say too much more, i dont want to steal his steam, please join me in welcoming matt. applause thank you very much. The story im going to tell might be ripped from todays recent headlines. There was a president ial memorial delayed for years. It was caught up in congressional infighting, and replace it with another. A powerful lobby behind the memorial had chosen this site, the designer, the design criticize in the press. The site was very close to the capital on maryland avenue. If the years 1887, not 2017, and the memorial was one to president garfield and not president eisenhower. James garfields death was a national shock. He is been a compromise candidate for the presidency and had won the closest election in american history. It was a difficult life but his rise up was the rags to riches story.
Opened fire after the man blocked him in and brandished a gun with an extended magazine. Critics say Vallejo Police gave special treatment to the sergeant. They say he wasnt handcuffed or treated as a suspect. Williams said he doesnt have enough information about incidents that happened before his first day. I asked how he would bridge the gap between police and residents. My first goal is to create dialogue. We create dialogue by engaging with the community and listening. I want to have a big ear little mouth philosophy. I want to listen to what the Community Wants and needs. Reporter those at the ceremony included fellow police chiefs, officers and colleagues from san jose pd where he rose through the ranks to become deputy chief. He retired vallejo officer is now the mayor. We have moved beyond the stereotype of a white male governing our pd. This is a different time for us. Reporter williams was sworn in on his 29th wedding anniversary. It is very special. I can tell you how proud
Now are higher as they answer questions in public. Today the Intelligence Committee chair says the evidence might support a charge of bribery. Resident trump says he has done nothing wrong. Public testimony wednesday begins with bill taylor, a top diplomat in ukraine. West point graduate, vietnam war veteran and career diplomat , who has served under both parties. Also testifying will be george pence, the Deputy Assistant secretary of state for europe and eurasia. The question at the center of the impeachment inquiry, did President Trump abuse his power commit and Impeachable Offense when he asked ukraines president for a favorite to investigate rival joe biden, his son hunter and the company boersma that paid hunter to be on the board. Intelligence Committee Chairman adam schiff sent out a memo saying he will have 45 minutes for questioning. Its a much more efficient, effective way to do it. Democratic Committee Chairman adam schiff and minority leader devon nunez will likely leave mu
Well. 40s, 50s on the temps. Look for the high clouds and the low clouds, a combination of the two will give us a cooler pattern and just a lot of high clouds. Its not much else but 60s, 70s now on the temps. 4 01 here he is quiet out of the gate or something you want to get to right away. It is quiet out there. Lets begin with the commute at the tracy triangle and you can see traffic is off to a nice start as you drive on 205 and 580. Livermore, pleasanton. So yes, we do have a nice quiet start. The traffic looks pretty good on interstate 880 in oakland. And were driving to the bay bridge theres not much delay at all driving in to San Francisco. Its 4 01. Lets go back to the desk. The House Intelligence Committee will hold its first open hearing as part of the impeachment inquiry on capitol hill. And george kent, a state department official. The question at the heart of the impeachment inquiry is whether President Trump abused his power or committed an Impeachable Offense when he aske