And satellite provider. 50 years after the moon landing, apollo 11 astronaut, Michael Collins, reflected on the Apollo Programs impact at the time as well as on todays politics, diplomacy, Foreign Policy and space initiative. Welcome. It is truly a thrill to see space diplomacy a topic near and dear to me. Thank you so much for joining us this evening. I am a historian of science and technology and a curator at the smithsonian air and space museum for the apollo space collection. 50 years ago this week, the apollo 11 crew fulfilled kennedys call to land humans on the moon within a decade and return them safely back to earth. I hope youve been celebrating all week. A greater percentage of earths population followed their flight than any previous event in human history. After the flight, the astronauts toured over 20 countries on every continent, nixon proclaimed them the best possible ambassadors americans can have on earth. Today, we look back and ask her what was the political and For
Today we are here to discuss the eradication of evil and some of the medical advancements learned in trying to suppress this deadly disease. The outbreak started in guinea liberia and sierra leone and spread to mali, nigeria and senegal and even beyond the continent of cases in italy, spain, United Kingdom and i think we all remember the cases in the United States. The the ebola epidemic has been heightened because its in the conflict zone in the democratic abhappens to have more than 100 active armed groups in the region. North kivu also shares a border with uganda and is a hub for travel and trade but also various other types of Movement Across the border. New cases are hard to determine because of the violence and political unrest in the affected areas have further restricted the communitys access to healthcare. The lack of security in the region is also hindering the Ebola Response by making it difficult to trace contacts and organize Crucial Community outreach activities. Some Hea
Virginia. Remain standing for the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of america by the senator from james city county, senator norman, the National Anthem performed by larry j. Giddens. Great is your name in all the world. Great is your presence in this land. You were here when native peoples first lived and loved and governed themselves. You were here when the first englishman emigrated to these shores and when they held their First Legislative Assembly 400 years ago. You were here when the first english women chose to come and join the men in establishing settled communities. And when the first African People were brought here in harrowing circumstances against their will. You were with our ancestors, men and women of diverse races and cultures through triumph and adversity, through hope and fear. In the same way that you were with your people then, be with us now while we remember the relationships and legacyies tha have shaped us as americans today. Forgive us th
Smithsonian air and space space, in the air and medium, cohosted this event. Welcome. To seeruly a pleasure space diplomacy draw such a wonderful crowd. Curator atrian and a the Smithsonian Museum for the apollo space cross collection. 50 years ago, the apollo leveling crew fulfilled present kennedys call to land humans on the mood within a decade and return them safely to earth. Decade andoon than a return them safely to earth. Theeater proportion of population followed their flight than any event in human history. After their flight, astronaut steward over 20 countries. President nixon proclaimed them the best possible ambassadors america could have on earth. Today we are looking back in act king asking what was the political and Foreign Relations significance of the Apollo Program. And what was an enduring legacy . We are also going to look forward questioning how air and space lummis he should inform Foreign Relations today. Shortly, i will give you Historic Context on the role of
Member mr. Smith. Today we are here to discuss the eradication of ebola, and the medical advancements and Lessons Learned in trying to suppress this deadly disease. Ebola is one of the deadliest viral disease in the world has become a part of the Global Health landscape. The recent discovery up in a bowl of vaccine and better healthcare employee training have helped improve response times to outbreaks and decrease the ability of the virus transmitting to rural areas. However evil outbreaks are often complicated by regional conflicts, lack of trust between local communities and practitioners, and armed groups attacking and burning down treatment centers. This hearing will address the challenges and opportunities to combat the transmission of ebola, and the effort and collaboration deeded by appropriate stakeholders. I look forward to hearing more from our witnesses regarding the ebola vaccines and how they are being used in this most recent outbreak. Without objection, all members may h