What might change the trajectory of the race. It may come down to pennsylvania. If we win pennsylvania, we win the whole thing. This morning were reporting from the critical Battle Ground state, pennsylvania. Who are you voting for in 2020 . Joe biden. I decided that character means something. Is there anything that has given you pause about donald trump . I would say no at this point. The state of play with rahm emanuel, Chris Christie and our Powerhouse Political Team. And Pierre Thomas with that alarming election interference warning and protecting your vote. Announcer from abc news its this week. Live from philadelphia here now coanchor martha raddatz. Good morning and welcome to this week. We join you this morning from the National Constitution center in philadelphia. Battle ground pennsylvania once again set to play a key role in this consequential and contentious election. Around this point four years ago, trump behind in the polls by 4 points ultimately winning the state in 201
Can argue every year should be. This is incredibly special for all of us in america, especially at the smithsonian. We are bound together in celebrating the american womens History Initiative throughout the Smithsonian History Museum and online, and all of the activities, and here at the American History museum, we are particularly grateful to have three exhibitions opening. Spurring really from this one. This is democracy in america, the great leap of faith that opened a few years ago. Im in the gallery that takes us through the long and arduous and continuing effort to expand democracy to enfranchise more and more americans. As you might know, early on, only white men with property were able to vote. Throughout the 19th century, the long battle expanding that suffrage to slaves, previous slaves, and women, culminating finally in 1920 with the ratification of the 19th amendment. Not guaranteeing women the right to vote, but barring the federal government and states against voters beca
Only scant remnants of their cultures. Its difficult to establish at what point in history medicine appeared, but we have some record of diseases being treated in various parts of the world as far back as 2000 years bc. Throughout the centuries, navigation was developed with around the people planet, pandemics of yellow fever, and color began to spread. Nations began to realize there was a need to fight these diseases together. In 1851, the First International Health Conference was held in paris. Of1919, a new strain claims more victims in the first month then had been killed in the first world war. The league of nations did consider health, but it was only after the Second World War that a United Nations conference drew up the plan for a separate International Health body. In september 1947, when cholera broke out in egypt, the World Health Organization sprang into action. It could not afford to wait for its formal constitution, which was signed on april 7, 1948. They since celebrate
Of the National Conversation through cspans daily Washington Journal Program or through our social media feeds. Cspan created by americas Cable Television companies as a Public Service and brought to you today by your television provider. The National Constitution center in philadelphia hosted a session on political progress and polarization from the civil war through today. Andkers included historians a political scientist. The event took place online due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the National Constitution center provided the video. Great honor to introduce our guests. What an amazing panel. Americas most established historians and scholars of congress to help us understand our current vexations. Is resident emeritus at the university of richmond. Of many booksor on the civil war and reconstruction, including, i highlightite that i will highlight one, a forthcoming book, southern journey. Welcome, it is an honor to have you. Edward thank you. Jeffrey Joanne Freeman is a profess
A reflection under gerald ford and nixon under an American Society that said, these people can sit downstairs in the movie theater, they can register to vote, why are a majority of americans can support this. My general view is, affirmative action has been enhanced. Thats what i told the president. And he was pleased to know. That when you lose, what five to four . Eight to one . Seven to one . What it is all said that in the ninth hitting you lost great. Decision all persons having business for the honorable Supreme Court. Landmark cases, see spans special history series, produced in partnership with the National Constitution center, exploring the human stories and constitutional dramas behind 12 Historic Supreme Court decisions. Mr. Chief justice and may it please the Court Welcome to landmark cases. Tonight, affirmative action, in 19 78th a Supreme Court issued the decision in this on what is called the bakke case the ucs affirmative Action Program was declared unconstitutional. The