Paper. Theyre going to show up one day and hand that to me, im positive. [laughter] jefferson was in charge as he was away, and he was moving from a smaller property to the bigger house in 1799. [inaudible] [laughter] that is a good point. I will go home and do that. Thank you very much. [applause] youre watching American History tv. Follow us on twitter for our schedule and to give up on the latest history news. Cspan, where history unfolds daily. In 1970 nine, cspan was created as a Public Service by americas Cable Television companies. It is brought to you today by your cable or satellite provider. Next on American History tv, cr gives highlights the achievements of several africanamerican women of the civil war. , focusing on individuals he says have been overlooked. Stories of black women who worked as soldiers and spies as well as women who were abolitionist on the underground railroad. This hourlong event took place at the africanamerican civil or thatrial and it was organized b
Millionth visitor through these doors. Tonight we will take you through the doors of this museum that chronic will the American Experience and also telling a shared american story. Well be live for the next 2. 5 hours. In 40 minutes well be tabbing your calls, tweets, facebook posts for curators. Were joined inside with Robert Wilkins to talk about how this me psi seeium came about. He is the author of the book long road to hard truth. Thanks very much for being with us. Thank you. Its a pleasure to be here. So talk of this museum began back in 1960 teen. It took a century to be built. Walk us through the process. Back in early 1916, in march or so, gentleman named ferdinand de soto lee, created a nonprofit called the National Memorial association, and its goal was to construct a physical memorial here in the Nations Capital to hont contributions of negro soldiers and sailors who had fought never war from the ref liegs nary war up until that time. Within a couple years the Organization
Millionth visitor through these doors. Tonight we will take you through the doors of this museum that chronic will the American Experience and also telling a shared american story. Well be live for the next 2. 5 hours. In 40 minutes well be tabbing your calls, tweets, facebook posts for curators. Were joined inside with Robert Wilkins to talk about how this me psi seeium came about. He is the author of the book long road to hard truth. Thanks very much for being with us. Thank you. Its a pleasure to be here. So talk of this museum began back in 1960 teen. It took a century to be built. Walk us through the process. Back in early 1916, in march or so, gentleman named ferdinand de soto lee, created a nonprofit called the National Memorial association, and its goal was to construct a physical memorial here in the Nations Capital to hont contributions of negro soldiers and sailors who had fought never war from the ref liegs nary war up until that time. Within a couple years the Organization
11 though permanent jobs and new academic activity and wells unfortunately is leaving and going down cigarette to the other part of the state has played a critical roll in keeping the project a mega project to keep it moving forward. Hes played a key roll from the negotiations every step of the way. The approval process the Community Process working with the Advisory Committee and drafting the benefits plan resulting in 83 million in benefits for San Francisco. He played a key really in the adaptation of the streetscape plan but ultimately it moved in a great direction because of wells work and leadership. Wells were really going to miss you i know a lot of people are going to miss you, your a popular guy and theres a reason for that youre one of the people that gets it done and did it in a intelligent way its a major loss to the city but youre not far away and going on to bigger and Better Things in the great work youve already been doing so its my honor to recognize you at the board
A strict supervisor to give you the certificate of honor creating one of San Franciscos premium defense programs and for everything youve done being the communities go to peoples lawyer and for doing our work with tremendous love and passion and respect for your clients. On behalf of the city thank you for everything youve done clapping and i know that some of my colleagues perhaps want to say something. Supervisor avalos yes. I want to say thank you for your Great Service francisco its been really an honor to work with you. Youve been part of my pieces of lvengs weve done at the board of supervisors protecting immigrants and its axiliary because youve protected families by youve also lived up to the inspirations of a network and working with other attorneys in the community to protect immigrants in the city ive sat down with a lot of folks you living up to the commitment and because of that work we have others people that have the capacity to do this work this is fantastic and part of