The earliest structures in d. C. It will be a condensed version about her title that appears in the 2020 issue of the capital. She is a scholar specializing in american art, particularly the movement of the 19 century and 20th century. And twos a doctorate masters degree on history and museum studies. Was the recipient of the capital fellowship and the Architects Office in 2018. Just gives slide presentations and talks and archetype you, euros, sculptures at the Thomas Jefferson building. Before becoming a capital fellow, she worked as a Research Intern where she contributed to a variety of projects, including her research and writing biographies of 19thcentury and twentysomething us 20th century sculptors. It is my great pleasure to introduce to you dr. Linda cooper. If you will join us. Dr. Cooper good afternoon. I am going to be talking about the relationship between the worlds columbian exposition exposition and the library of congress Thomas Jefferson building. Columbianinto the e
Complicated and controversial building of a memorial to president James Garfield on the u. S. Capitol grounds. Well hear from Matthew Gilmore who edits a washington, d. C. History blog. Those of you probably know matt by name, if not in person. He runs a blog, the matthew b. Gilmore press blog and also hes an author of the column of the intowner. If you follow d. C. History, hes been integrally involved. Anything history in d. C. Oh, you also run the d. C. History list. Thank you for that on behalf of the city. Today hes going to talk about James Garfield, his death and efforts to commemorate his life and death here in washington, d. C. I wont say too much more about it. I dont want to steal his steam. Please join me in welcoming matt. [ applause ] thank you very much. The story im going to tell might be ripped from todays or recent headlines. There was a president ial memorial delayed for years caught up in congressional infighting. Legislation pending. A powerful lobby behind the mem
Service. Thank you for that on behalf of the city. Today is going to be talking about james garfield, his death and efforts to commemorate his life and death here in washington d. C. I wont say too much more, i dont want to steal his steam, please join me in welcoming matt. applause thank you very much. The story im going to tell might be ripped from todays recent headlines. There was a president ial memorial delayed for years. It was caught up in congressional infighting, and replace it with another. A powerful lobby behind the memorial had chosen this site, the designer, the design criticize in the press. The site was very close to the capital on maryland avenue. If the years 1887, not 2017, and the memorial was one to president garfield and not president eisenhower. James garfields death was a national shock. He is been a compromise candidate for the presidency and had won the closest election in american history. It was a difficult life but his rise up was the rags to riches story.
A spike in curb it 19 related deaths in sweden 170 people die in 24 hours sparking criticism of the governments soft approach. South koreas governing party is projected to win a parliamentary election that required masks gloves and Hand Sanitizer. Theres been strong condemnation of u. S. President Donald Trumps announcement that he and the u. S. Funding for the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic the u. S. Centers for Disease Control has been leading the american effort against covert 19 and has praised its relationship with the w. H. O. T. D. C. And jones had a long history of working together in multiple outbreaks throughout the world as we continue to do in this one and so weve had a very productive Public Health relationship we continue to have. The European Union says theres no justification for washingtons decision when quote the efforts needed more than ever and china is urging the u. S. To fulfill its obligations to the agency saying the decision to cut fundin
Current owner steve dale that bury ca n afford current owner steve dale that bury can afford to pay their bills this season can afford to pay their bills this season and fulfil their financial obligations. Because of that, that is why they have had their game suspended. There is a deadline looming over bury and they have until friday to prove proof of funds to the efl or they risk being thrown out of the league. So potentially they could cease to exist after 134 yea rs of they could cease to exist after 134 years of history, which would be devastating to the fans and the community. Katie, thank you for that. Unbelievable to think about all the riches in the premier league not filtering down to the likes of bury and bolton. Lets round up some of the days other sports stories now. Oliver norwoods made a huge mistake in retiring from international football, according to Northern Ireland manager, michael oneill. Still only 28, the Sheffield United captain wants to focus on his club career