That was a grand introduction. If you just want the major accomplishments of David Rice Atchison, thank you, it has been a lovely evening. [laughter] needless to say, his administration is a little less impressive than maybe truman or anyone else who was ever president. However, David Rice Atchison is someone you should know about. He was a significant player in the days leading up to the civil war and the term what we call bleeding kansas. He was one of the people who really began the push to get kansas as a state and he tried to direct it in a certain direction that he felt was beneficial for the union. Was he misguided . Very possibly. Was he successful . Absolutely not. And, but what is important was who this person was and why, unfortunately, he disappeared from everything. The library came up with the davidfor this program, rice atchison, president no one knows. Looking at that, i realized that long ago in another lifetime as a journalist, i wrote a column for the newspaper i wor
Next, the director of the Atchison County historical andety discusses his life explores the question of whether he should be recognized as the nations 12 president. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this event and 2014 and provided the video. Chris taylor passed away in 2019. Mr. Taylor thank you. That was a grand introduction. If you just want the major a cop was means of David Rice Atchison, thank you, it has been a lovely evening. If you want his major accomplishments. Needless to say his administration is a little less impressive than maybe truman or anyone else who was ever president. Atchison isid rice someone you should know about. Inwas a significant player the days leading up to the civil war and the term what we call bleeding kansas. He was one of the people who really began the push to get tried as a state and he to direct it in a certain direction that he felt those beneficial for the union. Was he misguided . Very possibly. Was he successful . Absolutely not. Was but w
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Parliamentary the speaker pro tempore the gentleman from rhode island. Mr. Cicilline parliamentary inquiry . Has debate concluded on the rule . The speaker pro tempore all time for dwight on the rule has expired. Mr. Cicilline in light of that, mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to bring up h. R. 4872, the end the shutdown act of 2018, may i firn. A continuing resolution through tuesday that would immediately reopen o the government while negotiations continue on a budget agreement that adheres to parity, reauthorizes the Childrens Health Insurance Program and other Critical Health care programs. Addresses dreamers, and providing assistance to americans impacted by natural disasters. Im asking for unanimous consent to bring this bill up to reopen the government. If all the claims my republican colleagues im asking for made about openi the government, heres the chance. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is no longer recognized. Under clines consistently issued by successor speakers
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