Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by and with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff all eyes are on alabama today as voters choose their next senator in a special election. It was supposed to be a little noticed race with no real competition. But as john yang reports, due to state politics and Sexual Misconduct claims, the race between republican roy moore and Democrat Doug Jones has come down to the wire. Yang Embattled Republican Senate candidate roy moore saddled up today, going on horseback to vote at the fire station in gallant. Moore was asked if he had a message for the multiple women who have accused him of Sexual Misconduct when they were teenagers, moore replied tell the truth. He also had a message for alabamians. I think they oughta go out and vote their conscience and we have a tremendous turno
Six years of surface prosperity and government corruption caused oppression and led to explosive discontent. Now batista has fled. A new leader is on the scene fidel castro. In many ways, and an unknown quality, but certain to be dominant in cubas new era, just begun. Next, a ceremony marking the 200th anniversary of the battle of new orleans, one of the biggest battles in the war of 1812, fought after the treaty was signed in 1814, the battle of new orleans launched Andrew Jackson to fame. This event is about 90 minutes. Welcome to the battlefield where critical events in United States history took place 200 years ago today. I am Gwen Thompkins and i am honored to emcee this bicentennial commemoration ceremony. Like many schoolchildren in this area, i first learned about the battle of new orleans on a class trip. Right here where the action took place. I remember the day fondly because back then, it was warmer than it is today. Much warmer. No contest. But the impression that stayed w
Signed in 1814, the battle of new orleans launched Andrew Jackson to fame. This event is about 90 minutes. Welcome. Critical events in United States history took place 200 years ago today. I am Gwen Thompkins and i am honored to mc this bicentennial commemoration ceremony. Like many schoolchildren in this area, i first learned about the battle of new orleans on a class trip. Right here where the action took place. I remember the day fondly because back then, it was warmer than it is today. Much warmer. No contest. The impression that stayed with me as a child and remains with me now is that two nations can go to war and later become not just allies, but the best of allies. That is a terrific achievement in World History worth commemorating every year. It is also a great lesson in what piece can look like peace can look like when adversaries lay down their arms. Each of you has your own special connection to the battlefield and like me, you contribute to the storylines that are constant
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