I have a public plan, and as one whose heart has eight for the past 10 years over the agony of vietnam, i hope to cease the bobbing the bombing of indochina on my inaugural day. A few months later, George Mcgovern would lose badly to Richard Nixon. It was to 2 30 in the morning when mcgovern delivered speech in miami. Why . Happened was that mcgovern was very strong on the issue of vietnam. Mcgovern as being one of the most influential men who ran for the presidency but was not successful. He spoke about the presidency in a way that no president has spoken about it before. He used Strong Language that had unsettled a lot of americans, and cause them to worry about how he would end the war. His search to end the war against established democrats there were some floor fights, there was an issue about how he was going to select his Vice President ial running mate. When it came time for him to sit except his nomination, it was 2 30 in the morning. Instead of speaking to a million theicans
Conditions neighborhood by neighborhood. Yes. It gives you a chance to check out the seven day for yourself. Its always scrolling at the bottom of the screen. Weve broken the area down into six different regions. The seven day for each one is at the bottom the screen. For today, were starting off in the 50s, 56 degrees in philadelphia. High clouds are moving through the area. 56 at 6 00 and then into the 60s. A pretty quick warmup, in spite of winds that may be stronger. Well feel the winds blowing for the Lehigh Valley, too. Skies are clear right now. Sunshine will be bright and the temperature 68 degrees by 10 00 this afternoon. In fact, the entire area will see a nice warmup today, not as warm as yesterday when we reached into the 80s. 70 this afternoon for the Lehigh Valley, middle 70s for delaware and 75 for philadelphia. Theres your seven day at the bottom of the screen. A closer look at the winds im expecting today when im back in ten minutes. Jessica boyington is watching the f
Poconos. Outside, we are seeing clouds increase today. We will also see our temperatures pushing into the high 40s. A bit warmer than yesterday, but still well below average. Our current temperature is 28 degrees in the poconos. 29 in allentown. 36 in philadelphia. And were at 34 degrees in wildwood. Our high today, 48 degrees. Ill let you know what else is in store coming up in my first alert sevenday forecast. Thanks, brittany. Isis is claiming that u. S. Aid worker peter kassig has been beheaded. Isis made the claim overnight in a video that is described as graphic and disturbing. K kassig was captured last year. He was 26 years old. His friends say he converted to islam in captivity and changed his name to abdul ramen. Nbc news has not confirmed if it is actually kassig pictured in the isis video. His family has not commented either. The white house is releasing a statement, though. They said a short time ago, we are aware of a video that claims to show the murder of u. S. Citizen
Weather with first alert meteorologist Brittney Shipp. All appears to be relatively calm right now and dry, but different story as we move into the overnight hours. Thats right. Lots of changes. Increasing clouds. Temperatures stay below average in the high 40s. As we head into our overnight hours, were going to see rain moving in, even possibly a wintery mix. The poconos under a Winter Weather advisory from 7 00 p. M. Until 9 00 a. M. We could see icy spots, as we could see ice accumulating possibly heading into the overnight hours. Our current temperatures in the poconos at 30 degrees. 40 degrees in philadelphia. 40 in wilmington. And just to clarify, its all rainfall for philadelphia and south jersey, and well continue to see that rain coming down. Monday, heavy rain possible, and even colder on tuesday. Remember, you can count on nbc 10 to keep you prepared for any wintery weather that may be coming our way, as you heard brittney just mention. Now to some breaking news that were fo
Could no longer care for him. Denisha stevens later admit that was a lie. Stevens is charged with child endangerment and tampering with evidence. And federal prosecutors will not be charging John Hinckley in the death of james brady. The former White House Press secretary died in august from injuries related to a is the 81 assassination attempt on president reagan. A jury found hinckley not guilty by reason of insanity and because of this the department of justice said the government is precluded from now arguing hinckley was sane at the time of that shooting. Hinckley has of course spent the past three decades in a mental hospital. Now, d. C. Officially has a new mayor. And her inauguration festivities are not over yet. Thats right. Today, Muriel Bowser became the seventh elected mayor of d. C. What does she have planned for the district in 2015 . Mike live outside the Convention Center with a look at todays swearingin and the start of a new era in the District Of Columbia. Mike . A n