Some more historical facts about the historical myths that have grown up around the war of 1812. Ralph conducted an inventory of war of 1812 resources in maryland, the National Park Services National battlefield served as a consultant to the starspangled Banner National historic trail. Published five books, including the war of 1812 and the chesapeake, a reference inde to Historic Sites virginia, maryland, and the District Of Columbia tikka and has appeared in six acumen to on the war of 1812. Documentaries on the war of 1812. Greater honor than being designated as an honorary colonel. It is my pleasure to welcome colonel eshelman to the podium. [applause] pleasure to welcome him to the podium. [ applause ] good morning, everyone. Thank you. That was a kind introduction. I have never been called colonel when im been introduced. Thank you very much. I want to add to the accolades expressed about the partners and individuals have done to put this together. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I
Theres the most recent book by peter snow which is when britain burned the white house. All of these books are great but the question or maybe the point that im trying to make is that to the average person when they read a title like that, its going to give them an impression that is not necessarily what really happened in washington, d. C. And i find it ironic that we have three books that talk about the white house, a very important public building, no question about it, where the president lived and it hurt the morale when you burn the president s house. No question about it. But to me, of all of the buildings that were burnt, the most significant was the Capitol Building. Thats where the seat of government existed. And none of these books have that in their title. Just interesting to me. And just so that you know they are all in good company, this is the title of a chapter in one of my books. Washington is burning. We all do it. Almost all of us that have been talking today at the
Another involving a person threatening suicide before he ever got to the pool party. The stress of that day contributed to his inappropriate actions in this video. His efforts to gather information was hampered by some teenagers who were instructing others to defy police instructions. With all that had happened that day, he allowed his emotions to get the better of him. Eric regrets that his conduct portrayed him and his department in a negative light. He never intended to mistreat anyone. But was only reacting to a situation and the challenges that it presented. He apologizes to all who are offended. President of the mckinney fraternal order of police said he was both satisfied and distressed by the publics reaction to the video. The mckinney fop and eric are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support that he has received from the Mckinney Community as well as from citizens across the country. Unfortunately, this positive show of support has and will always be overshadowed by ha
Im worried about the moment. All in starts right now. Good evening from new york. Im chris hayes. Reaction and repercussions, the Police Actions surrounding a teenage pool party arrive today from the Police Officer who has now resigned and the 15yearold girl who he shoved to the ground both responding today through their attorneys. According to his lawyer eric casebolt, the now former mckinney Police Officer, had already made Service Calls in an incident involving suicide and another involving a person threatening suicide before he ever got to the pool party. The stress of that day contributed to his inappropriate actions in this video. His efforts to gather information was hampered by some teenagers who were instructing others to defy police instructions. With all that had happened that day, he allowed his emotions to get the better of him. Eric regrets that his conduct portrayed him and his department in a negative light. He never intended to mistreat anyone. But was only reacting to
Now resigned, and the 15yearold girl who he shoved to the ground, both responding today through their attorneys. According to his lawyer, eric casebolt, the now former Mckinney Police officer, had already made Service Calls in an incident involving suicide and another involving a person threatening suicide before he ever got to the pool party. The stress of that day contributed to his inappropriate actions in this video. His efforts to gather information was hampered by some teenagers who were instructing others to defy police instructions. With all that had happened that day, he allowed his emotions to get the better of him. Eric regrets that his conduct portrayed him and his department in a negative light. He never intended to mistreat anyone. But was only reacting to a situation and the challenges that it presented. He apologizes to all who are offended. President of the mckinney fraternal order of police said he was both satisfied and distressed by the publics reaction to the video