Has been found guilty of war crimes. He is someone that no one thought they would ever see in the dark. So just for that, its a huge step forward for justice. But yes, there are certain aspects of the verdict which we are not so happy with. For example, the recognition of the crimes against humanity for rape. But the fact remains that in general it is a very positive verdict and a great message for the victims that justice is being served. Ethiopias government says that the grand Regional Forces have started to surrender. It follows a deadline by Prime Minister ahmed for them to lay down their arms by wednesday or face the time or the main city of mckelway. But to graze leadership says that fighting back at the destroyed an Ethiopian Military division, including a helicopter. And 2 tanks are serious, marc webb is following developments from nairobi in neighboring kenya. Both sides are making claims of advances. The Ethiopian Government has said that many to grain, special forces and mi
Life well planned. The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbstation from viewers like you. Thank you. I am jane obrien and this is world news america. Two weeks to go before the u. S. President ial election but many voters have already made up their minds as early voting gets underway. I am in the battleground state of florida. Voters have been lining up since dawn for early voting. We take a look at whether latino voters could hand President Trump another victory or defeat. The president ial election. We its impact on security in asia as chinas military might continues to grow. And the short,harp shock of cold water. Could swimming in it prevent dimension . Our correspondent takes the plunge could swimming it prevent dementia . It certainly is refreshing. Your whole body screams and shock. In shock. Jane welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. We are just 15 days
Mr. Chairman, my fellow americans my fellow democrats, i proudly accept the nomination of our party. applause this moment is one of personal pride and gratification. Yet one cannot help but well reflect the deep sadness that we feel over the troubles and the violence which have erupted lid regrettably and tragically in the streets of this great city. And for the personal injuries which have occurred. Thats Hubert Humphrey accepting the 1968 democratic nomination for president. A chicagos comrade hilton hotel. The democrats had gathered for the convention in the midst of the vietnam war while thousands of protesters demonstrated outside. Hubert humphrey longtime minnesota senator and unsuccessful candidate for president in 1968 is the focus of this weeks contenders program. We are live from Minnesota History center. Mick caouette is the documentarian of Hubert Humphreys life. Just finished documentary last year. We are standing in the middle of an exhibit about the tumultuous year of 19
[shouting] mr. Chairman, my fellow americans my fellow democrats, i proudly accept the nomination of our party. [applause] this moment, this moment is one of personal pride and gratification. One cannot help but reflect the sadness that we feel over the troubles and the violence which have erupted in the streets of this great city. And for the personal injuries which have occurred. That is Hubert Humphrey accepting the 1968 democratic nomination for president. The democrats had gathered for the convention in the midst of the vietnam war while thousands of protesters demonstrated outside. Hubert humphrey isit reached ale American Embassy in saigon. President johnsons Approval Ratings just plummeted. Bobby kennedy was joining the race. It was utter chaos. Right after president johnsonwh. Now people have a choice. If they are against the war, they can stay away. In those days, there was no choice. That is what caused the protest parade people were not even able to vote this is what caused
Is Many Americans lost confidence in what the government told them about our policy. Americans should not be asked to support a policy that involves overriding issues of war and peace unless they know the truth about that policy. Tonight, therefore, i would like to answer some of the questions that i know are on the minds of many of you listening to me. How and why did america get involved in vietnam in the first place . How has this administration changed the policy of the Previous Administration . What has really happened on negotiations in paris and on the battle front in vietnam . What choices do we have if we are to end the war . What are the prospects for peace . Now, let me begin by describing a situation i have found when i was inaugurated on january 20. The war had been going on for four years. 31,000 americans had been killed in action. The Training Program for the South Vietnam people. No progress had been made at the negotiations in paris and the United States had not put f