Time has gone by, wouldnt you say . I had read from the book by gene Edwards Smith he would have easily gone to the u. S. Naval academy, but he was accepted at west point. He graduated 61st in a class of 164, so this is really openended to any one of you. He was a pretty average student. This is what made getting an aminus very difficult. Now we know the rest of the story. I do know he attended the general Staff Command College at leavenworth and he graduated first in his class on that one. He said that that was what really it was his paradigm shift to make the army and leadership his career. Prior to that, of course, we all know that he applied to annapolis first and it was for the Free Education because they came from very humble beginnings. Then he was too old because he worked to put his brother through school. Annapolis turned him down and he applied to west point and got that, so he wasnt really sure about what direction he wanted his career to take until he went to leavenworth.
What so proudly we hailed at the twilights last gleaming . Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight oer the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming . And the rockets red glare the bombs bursting in air gave proof through the night that our flag was still there oh, say, does that starspangled banner yet wave oer the land of the free and the home of the brave . [ applause ] tonight continues a wonderful weekend and for that matter yearlong of programming and activities at the Eisenhower Institute that is celebrating the 125th birthday of dwight d. Eisenhower. Weve been fortunate to have scholar, filmmakers, authors and veterans of the Shape Organization with us and members of the eisenhower administration. Its been a team effort and we are grateful to all of them. In short, at Gettysburg College we still like ike. And id like at this point to turn the program over to steve scully, who will be moderating our town hall forum. Jeffrey, thank you very much. Bef
On an independence referendum next month and decide whether to end their Political Union with england. Bbc scotland hosted a second debate with the Better Together campaign leader, alastair garland. Scott campbell announced the debate from the museum in glasgow. Welcome to glasgow, where scotland decide. Decides. [applause] hello, and welcome to glasgow, as the independence Referendum Campaign enters its final stage. Alex salmond leads the Scottish National party, which has been leading this outage Independence Party for 18 years. Alistair darling is a member of the british parliament. It is the second time that that men have gone head to head, and they do so before the first ballots go out. It is the eve of the poll. In the next 90 minutes, our guests will face questions from members of our audience, from me, and from one another. I will explain more about the format in a moment. First, an opportunity for both men to make Opening Statements. Alex salmond won the coin toss, so you have
[applause] hello, and welcome to glasgow, home to one of the finest collections, as the campaignnts referendum enters its final stage of the campaign. Leads the Scottish National party which has been leading this outage Independence Party for 18 years. Alastair darling. It is the second time that that men have gone head to head, and they do so before the first ballots go out. It is the eve of the poll. In the next 90 minutes, our guests will face russians from members of our audience, from me, and from one another. I will explain more about the format in a moment. First, the opportunity for both men to make Opening Statements. The coin tosson for you have over two minutes. Thank you. This is an extraordinary time for us all. The eyes of the world are indeed focused on scotland. Recent history we have stood at the crossers. In 1979, we did not get the parliament we voted for, and torryd have gone 18 of government. Margaret thatcher. Opportunitytook our , and since the parliament came to
Arguments they are making. The 2 Major Players are governments that control scotland and the Scottish Government which has control over domestic policy through the parliament. Who is inx salmond, charge of the scotland party. Opposing him and to be snp is a coalition of the conservative party and at the liberal democrats that run the u. K. Government from london. Both the governments and other say in that have a minor the way scotland is run. The u. K. Labour party which is based on the number of people, at least the Largest Party in scotland, is aligned with the u. K. Government in opposing. The Scottish National party and smaller parties such as central scottish Agreement Party and a couple of socialist parties. And a list of another individuals who might vote for labour party or liberal democrats that are coming on they believe leaving the u. K. Would be better for scotland. Youre been covering this for a while now. Which aspect have you been focusing on and this referendum . For vo