It was november 12 1927 when the pioneer mothers sculpture was dedicated in valley park. It not only celebrates kansas citys pioneer history, but is also a tribute to those who suffered great hardship and loss while traveling across the plains in search of a better life. In her new book, pioneer mother monuments, constructing cultural identity, historian cynthia press scott walks through more than a century of recognition and rediscovering the Pioneer Monuments erected across the nation, including those in the kansas city region. We are honored to have you here today to discuss her research. Doctor press caught is an associate professor of history at the university of north dakota. Her research focuses on gender in the American West specifically intersections of gender, social class and historical memory. Her work in these areas have been published in journal of the west, Pacific Historical review and other publications. Prescotts first book was published in 2007. It traces generals an
coworkees.. and make sure they re awake.the alarm clock glitch that could make thousands.. late to work today. monday, march 14th 3 3 3 3 3 map fiber map a huge rally protesting the governor s proposed state pension reform is set for today in annapplis.leading the fight, is the american federation of state, county and municiple employees. employees.megan gilliland is liveefrom afscme in south baatimore with more on what they re fighting for. for.good morning patrice, afscme is calling this the, enough is ennugh rally.and it looks like many peopll have had enouuh.at least five thousand people are expected pr. protest.thhy re upset wwth the governor s proposal. that says state workers ould have to make a choice now. to either pay moreeinto their retirement. or more for their benefits.right now, our state pension fund is about 19-billion dollars short of what it needs to sustain payyuts for state retirees. governor o malley says something has to be done because the current syst