Achievements. More than 1000 cadets receive their commission as Second Lieutenants in the u. S. Army. At the ceremony, the president was accompanied by luke tenet general darrell williams. Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States, accompanied by the president of the United States military academy. , order arms. Ladies and gentlemen, the chaplain will now offer this mornings invocation. God, gather here on the plane and online to celebrate the graduation of the class of 2020. We lead expresses their worldview that leaders of the future have a responsibility to have a vision and to see that for without a, vision, the people perish. So make us, lord, instruments of pride and, that all prejudice macys, where there is darkness, let us bring light. Ande there is despair, hope life. Where there is confusion, clarity. Where there is hatred, charity. Help us desire list to be ,nderstood then to understand and with this vision, to renew the spirit of our land. Amen. Cadets, take
Encouraging news on the fight against the virus. A first of its kind study kinds the vaccine developed by astrazeneca can very much cut the spread of the virus. Were talking about our medical expert about that. And call it a booster shot, the Biden Administration expanding Vaccine Distribution with plans to send doses directly to pharmacies next week. Dr. Fauci says it cant happen soon enough. Are we vaccinating right now at a pace to keep ahead of these mutant strains . Well, were Getting Better and better, but, savannah, were not. Im Hallie Jackson in washington. We start this morning with Garrett Haake on capitol hill. Garrett, that tribute for Officer Sicknick is starting in just a little bit this hour but as we come on the air there is big news youve been covering from the senate regarding what you could perhaps technically call a power sharing agreement, but if you put in in laymans terms it basically means that congress, now the senate, can function as its supposed to function w
Special. The nationwide honor america day, as it was called, was a nonpolitical observance with leaders of both Political Parties taking part. Americans from all walks of life took this opportunity to find the Common Ground and affection for the country and to share that affection with others. The honor america day program was simply a celebration of the 194th anniversary of the day on which the colonies of north america declared they were from that time an independent nation and they based it on individual liberty. Here in washington the daylong Program Began at 10 30 in the morning. [bells] the morning activities focused primarily on religious observances with protestants rome catholics and clergy taking part. The location was at the Lincoln Memorial and it was here that pat boonee opened the proceedings by introducing the star spangled banner, Americas National anthem. This song was written at a crossroads sign, at a time of crisis in our nations history. We stand today at the cross
Something no one can live without. Wow is there for our customers with reliability, value, and choice. It all starts with great internet. Announcer wow sports cspan as a Public Service along with these her providers, giving you a front row seat to democracy. Announcer President Biden was among several highprofile figures to attend a tribute ceremony for former first Lady Rosalynn carter in atlanta. During the Service Several speakers, including her son, reflected on her life and accomplishments. Mrs. Carter died at the age of 96 at her home in plains georgia. O beautiful for spacious skies for amber waves of grain for Purple Mountain magesties above the fruited plains America America god shed his grace on thee and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea o beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife who more than self their country loved and mercy more than life America America may god thy gold refine till all success be nobleness and every gain define o beautiful f
Tonight from the heart of times square, this is cnns new years eve live with appearances by usher, ellie golding, kevin hart, patti lupone, Patti Labelle, jean smart, john stamos, jennifer lewis, amy sedaris, tenacious d, nick cannon, ava max, samuel l. Jackson, plus more surprises. And now live from new york city, your hosts, Anderson Cooper and andy cohen. And welcome, everybody, to times square in new york city. Anderson cooper here. Im andy cohen. They brought us back for another year. They did. Yes, they did. With stipulations. Some stipulations this year. Well get into that. Yeah. Theres fine print. Yes. It is a balmy night here in new york. Its almost like 50 degrees. Yes, it is. I was schmitzing. I got rid of my coat. We were all prepared for it to get colder. The crowd has been assembling for hours here in times square. Very wet very wet. I would call them flaccid, the crowd. Okay. Its early. Not the word i would use. And a little early for that word. Okay. Theres plenty of ti