Wall. There was that much space between them. The walls were not conserved until later, but the house was rebuilt and it looked about what it did. It was more like a public building, maybe. It did notloors, have that saggy fielding that president roosevelt loved. But truman built it for all time so that the main thing would happen, the president would stay in the president s house. He was very emphatic about that. In fact, as the sub cellars were being dug, he came by and they were about to widen the door with air hammers, and he said stop. So they had to take the bulldozer and a truck all down, back, and, build them that is how they built the basement. There is enough space for a driveway to take them out. He saved these walls. He saved the mystique of the white house, president truman did. Susan you mentioned he did not conserve and thats probably where we will end. When of the properties you write about is that sandstone is very course and also subject to deterioration. So how was t
Confirmation vote of joan larson to the 6th Circuit Court and debate on a 10th court nomination. Live coverage here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal and ever blessed god, thank you for waking us to see the light of this new day. Lord, on this all saints day, we remember the unseen cloud of witnesses that surround us. We are grateful for all the saints who from their labors rest, but whose works follow. Them. We thank you for the many lawmakers in our history whose integrity, creativity, and diligence have helped to keep us free. Lord, we praise you for all of your gifts, the glimpses of beauty, the echoes of truth, and the kindness of friends. Thank you for all those who lived and died for freedom. Grant us in our day and generation to live to honor our noble heritage. And lord, please remember the those affected by the violence in new york. Bring a speedy
Prove as he takes over as west ham manager. The fans, however, are not convinced. And louise lear has all the weather. This is what most of us would like. This, unfortunately, is what most of us this, unfortunately, is what most of us have got ive got all the good and bad news, and ill be here at half past two to tell you more. Thanks louise. Also coming up, roaring back a surprise performance from elton john as the lion king celebrates 20 years in new york. An ex welsh labour minister who faced a Party Investigation into allegations about his personal conduct has taken his own life, bbc wales understands. Carl sargeant had lost his ministerialjob as cabinet secretary for communities and children last week. Labour Leaderjeremy Corbyn said the death was deeply shocking news. Were going to be speaking to our wales Political Correspondent later, for reaction. The foreign secretary says he will go to iran, as he tries to diffuse the row caused by his comments about a british woman jailed i
Gaured and preserved these materials as well and its this early collection of books that actually is the foundation of the state Library Research collection today. Im often asked which is the oldest book in the collection. We do have a book or a pamphlet from 1496 which is our oldest item but its only seven pages long we dont feature it as a book. Our oldest book is this one. 15 pa and printed in switzerland. The interesting thing about this book it has legend, as often the case, legends are not true only partially true and the legend about this book is that it was owned by philip in germany and he was a close friend and thinker during the protestant reformation. What led to think to believe that it belonged to him was notations throughout the book and sold by samuel, the book seller as copy, most likely because he could make many if associated with someone famous. Scholars say that the writing does not match his handwriting. So unfortunately that particular legend is not true, however
Of the sixday war the breaking of the middle east by doctor guy laron. To my right, its a great pleasure to welcome him and welcome all of you to this event. Im christian and i direct the history and Public Policy program at the Woodrow Wilson center. Its a program that tries to provide to bring Historical Context to current Public Policy issues. The discussion of Public Policy issues in washington. Many of you are familiar with the subprojects of the history and Public Policy program, the program weve run here for 25 years almost more than 25 years. A project thats devoted to uncovering, collecting, disseminating, making accessible and discussing new evidence fror communist world archives but the mission has sort of crept to now include really all hard to access archives around the world. We are delighted to launch with this event today a series of activities, discussing on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the sixday war. We will have today the launch of perhaps the most import