Tv, all weekend, every weekend on cspan3. Up next on American History tv douglas wrinkly, author of the wilderness warrior recounts Theodore Roosevelts time in the west and how his experience there shaped his presidency. We also hear about roosevelts charge of San Juan Hill in the spanishamerican war and how his conservation efforts led to the protection of over 150 thousand acres 150 million acres of american land. This is about two hours. Doug good evening. It is an honor to be here at the New York Historical society and try to shed some light on one of my heroes, Theodore Roosevelt, and why hes considered a great leader. When the schwartzes wanted to make this series go, they really want us to focus on leadership qualities. And im telling you theres no president quite like t. R. To get to talk about that. I wanted to begin thinking about roosevelt being new york citys president. Being born here in 1858. Because in his household growing up in new york, he had a father who was a dutch
Their workplace or household or what have you. There was a lot of cheap labor available for people willing to carry a gun and tin badge for a paycheck. Bob hutton, thank you very much. Each week, American History tvs american artifacts take you to historic places. We traveled to philadelphia to learn about the museum of the American Revolution. Located two blocks from independence hall, the museum is scheduled to open in early 2017. Steve the idea for the museum goes back a century went descendents of George Washington put up for sale the tent that houston in every campaign of the revolution. It was acquired by a minister. That launched a century of collecting. And launch the idea of a museum to tell the entire story of the revolution. The collections of the museum are in comparable. They have no pair. No peer. We have objects related to washington which truly are unique, oneofakind. They bring to life his leadership, his incredible role in keeping the Continental Army together and nev
First the discussion on germanoccupied belgium and the humanitarian aid it received as part of an International Effort led by herbert hoover. Also look at Woodrow Wilsons second term as president from the time the u. S. First entered the war in 1917. Florence harding once said she had only one hobby and that was warren harding. She was a significant force in her husbands presidency on adept at handling her medium, despite her husbands infidelities, his death in office, hardships, as well as her own poor health, she would help define the role of the modern first lady. Florence harding on cspans original series first ladies influence and image. Examining the public and private lives of the women who filled the position of first lady and their influence on the presidency. From Martha Washington to michelle obama. Sundays at 8 00 p. M. Eastern on American History t on cspan 3. Each week, American History tvs american heart facts takes you to museums and historic places. Up next, we travel
Make it easier for the department of Veterans Affairs to fire, demote or suspend employees. Final passage scheduled for 6 1. Later in the week the senator heitkamp legislation to expand sanctions on iran, targeting people who work on irans illicit missile program. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. Under the previous order, the question occurs on the elwood nomination. Mr. Alexander i ask for the yeas and nays. The presiding officer is there a sufficient second . There appears to be. The clerk will call the roll. Vote vote vote the presiding officer any senator in the chamber wishing to change their vote . If not, the yeas are 67. And the nays are 33. The nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table, and the president will be immediately notified of the senates action. Under the previous order, the senate will resume consideration legislative now and proceed to the consideration of s. 10994, whi
Conversation, like us on facebook. In 1772, a british difficulty gaspe in foreste british ship called the gaspee enforce trade laws unpopular with the colonists. This is 13 minutes. Thank you, madam president. I am here on the floor today to celebrate a significant event in our countrys history and in rhode island. Every student of American History knows the story of the boston tea party. We all learned about samuel adams and the sons of liberty dumping chests of tea into Boston Harbor to protest british taxation without representation. What many students dont know is that down in rhode island , more than a year earlier a group of rhode island patriots made an even harsher challenge to the british empire. One dark night in june of 1772. I am here to tell their story. The episode began when amid growing tensions with colonists, king george the third moved to the gaspee into Rhode Islands bay. The gaspee was known for destroying Fishing Vessels seizing cargo, and flagging down ships only