Leaders death is being observed whereelebrations in miami thousands of cubans have settled. People banged pots with spoons, waived cuban flags and set off fireworks. President obama said we offer condolences to Fidel Castros family. President elect donald trump also issued a statement that said, though the tragedies, debts and pain caused by fidel castro cannot be erased, our administration will do all we can to ensure the cuban people can finally begin their Journey Towards prosperity and liberty. Fidel castro assumed the cuban presidency in 1959 and led the revolutionary army that toppled the government. Here is a news real look at his early years in power. Fidelm his stronghold, castro emerged triumphant after two years of civil war. A revolution that began with castro landing with 82 followers that was nearly wiped out by government forces. Forces were claiming the city. Namedrces of castros, for the anniversary of his first attack, have grown. Empowered by captured and surrendered
We have had food for thought, we dont have much time for anyr other kind of food. Because were supposed to be back here at two. What im going to ask you to do is get something to eat quick and then come back because we are not finished yet. I do need you to remember though thank yo that these books and i think you for mentioning these books are available right in the hallways down the way and in the room. The official booksellers are called bookstore. Please support these authors an, poets. Fill out your evaluation forms. Please note this evening there is an awards ceremony and presentation. We want you there, its free. Theyre signing it now. Theyre going to be sending their book in the bookstore. Thank you so much. Please, you are are invited this evening for the reception we are honoring James Peterson and eric dyson. What else im supposed to tell you . Something else. Thats it . [inaudible conversation]brooklyl next up from the National Black writers conference in brooklyn, panel on
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I am an associate professor of history here the naval academy. My field of research is japanese history, but what i specifically write about is Japanese Military medicine and the experiences of japanese Wounded Soldiers and disabled veterans. Our panel today has two papers about medicine, another paper about experiences of African Americans in naval affairs, and the panels title is from the , africanamericans, disabled soldiers, and combat medical care. We have three presenters today, our first presentation will be christopher, who is giving a presentation titled no arms, no problem, the surprising and somewhat scandalous life of a disabled 19thcentury soldier a sailor. Emeritus andfessor since 2012 has been a scholar in residence at the Newberry Library located in chicago. He is the author of a number of books, including a naval biography, which first appeared in 1972, a gentlemanly and honorable profession, the creation of the u. S. Naval officer for, which was sailored in 1991, and
[inaudible conversations]. [bells ringing] [bells tolling] [bells tolling] [bells tolling] the bells youre hearing here from st. Patricks church. Other bells are tolling for president lincoln just as they did in 1865. St. Patricks church by the way is the Oldest Church in washington d. C. They were founded by the masons building the and doing the stone work for the white house and the u. S. Capitol. Irs commissioner john cost kins men will take questions about the implementation of the tax penalty in the health care law. Watch live coverage from the Senate Homeland Security Committee 10 00 a. M. Eastern on cspan3. Later in the day u. S. Ambassador to the u. N. , samantha power, will testify about the president s 2016 budget request. She is also expected to be ask about yemen iraq and Irans Nuclear program. Our live coverage begins 2 00 p. M. Eastern also on cspan3. This weekend the cspan cities tour has partnered with comcast to learn about the history and literary life about st. Augus