Adding that zte and huawei are required to turn over data and information that they collect to chinese intelligence. Fccs designation comes as beijing tightens control over hong kong, putting into effect a sweeping National Security law that completes beijings takeover of hong kong. Hong kongs leader, carrie lamb, supporting that takeover and the end of civil rights in hong kong. Prodemocracy groups say this is the end of the hong kong the world once knew. On monday secretary of state mike pompeo announced the United States is stopping the exports of defense equipment to hong kong. The state Department Also imposed the same restrictions on defense and dualuse technology. Last year the United States exported more than 75 million of military equipment to hong kong, most of which was in the form of engines and turbines, 3. 5 million though marked as tanks, artillery, missiles, rockets, guns and ammunition. Secretary pompeo said, quote we cannot risk these items falling into the hands of t
Toni thank you for joining us today. Im excited to talk about loyal forces. Lindsay barnes and i coauthored this book that was published in 2013. We did it after an exhibition on the larger topic of animals in war that we had at the museum. For the book, we narrow the focus just to talk about the u. S. Military and the use of animals throughout the war. I will talk about four main animals today and if we have some time, i will try to get in some other fun topics as well. We will talk about mules, dogs, pigeons and horses. We will go to the first slide on mules. Although they are often looked down upon because of their stubborn natures, the phrase tough as a government mule is one we are probably familiar with. They are hardworking and widely used in the military, both before world war ii and during the war. They really did prove vital in some areas. Why use mules . They have a sturdy nature and are very surefooted. They were vital on some of the rugged terrains that were impassable by
Next, the Smithsonian Associates host an event looking at the life and death of president garfield. This is two hours. , the one that i find the most interesting is the one we are going to discuss tonight, James Garfield. For quite a number of reasons, first of all, garfield is one of the most intelligent president s we have ever had, he is up there in the top half dozen. When we go through his life, by the end of it or a middle of it you can start laughing, because you are going to say no, that cant be. He cant be that good in that field. It is not possible. And then we find something else. And you are going to say no. He is just incredibly bright. The hope for his presidency was enormous. We are going to discuss and absolutely brilliant human being. I was chatting with a friend before and he has me five are garfield most intelligent, i dont know how you test Something Like that. Its not like you give president s iq tests. Its easier with things that are easy to measure. Tall and shor
Required to turn over data and information that they collect to chinese intelligence. Fccs designation comes as beijing tightens control over hong kong, putting into effect a sweeping National Security law that completes beijings takeover of hong kong. Hong kongs leader, carrie lamb, supporting that takeover and the end of civil rights in hong kong. Prodemocracy groups say this is the end of the hong kong the world once knew. On monday secretary of state mike pompeo announced the United States is stopping the exports of defense equipment to hong kong. The state Department Also imposed the same restrictions on defense and dualuse technology. Last year the United States exported more than 75 million of military equipment to hong kong, most of which was in the form of engines and turbines, 3. 5 million though marked as tanks, artillery, missiles, rockets, guns and ammunition. Secretary pompeo said, quote we cannot risk these items falling into the hands of the Peoples Liberation army whos
Adding that zte and huawei are required to turn over data and information that they collect to chinese intelligence. Fccs designation comes as beijing tightens control over hong kong, putting into effect a sweeping National Security law that completes beijings takeover of hong kong. Hong kongs leader, carrie lamb, supporting that takeover and the end of civil rights in hong kong. Prodemocracy groups say this is the end of the hong kong the world once knew. On monday secretary of state mike pompeo announced the United States is stopping the exports of defense equipment to hong kong. The state Department Also imposed the same restrictions on defense and dualuse technology. Last year the United States exported more than 75 million of military equipment to hong kong, most of which was in the form of engines and turbines, 3. 5 million though marked as tanks, artillery, missiles, rockets, guns and ammunition. Secretary pompeo said, quote we cannot risk these items falling into the hands of t