The life of Wendell Willkie. I stand before you without a single pledge or promise or understanding of any kind except for the advancement of your costs and that your cause and that of democracy. [applause] i expect the republicans Wendell Willkie ran for president in 1940. These are some damages some images of him on the campaign trail. We are here with David Willkie. I want you to introduce the cabinet audiences of some of the fervor. Your grandfather ran for president and try to defeat Franklin Delano roosevelt, who was seeking a third term. Was seeking a third term. Captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2008 captioning performed by vitac. Grew up in elwood. When they married, this was the place they generally call home. In the family, my great great grandfather had lost his shirt during the depression. Instead of giving his father in law a handout, when the willkie and bought a farm land. He asked his fatherinlaw if he would manage it. How much time did he spend no ques
Woodrow wilson had spent seven Months Overseas negotiating. Professor armstrong wished that the treaty would vault the u. S. Into a leading position in the global order but u. S. Domestic political divisions, combined with turmoil created by a flu pandemic, red scare, racial unrest and wilson suffering a stroke all contributed to his failure to receive ratification. Kansas city hosted this event and provided the video. Our guest speaker, dr. Gary t. Armstrong, teaches American Foreign policy for u. S. Programs in washington, d. C. He is a professor of Political Science at William Jewel college in missouri. He graduated with a bachelors degree from the university of oklahoma and a phd from georgetown university. Gary served as Research Assistant to a political scientist, political economist, and author, and teaching assistant to former u. S. Secretary of state madeleine albright, who is here for a private dinner earlier this year, just to drop a name or two to impress you. Gary joined t
Reporter today was the first of four days of what is expected to be a contentious hearing. Today, opening statements, senators directing their comments to each other, and to voters. Not so much the nominee. There is mookie betts leading judge Amy Coney Barrett off for the los angeles dodgers. Its game one, nlcs, appeared before the Senate Judiciary committee, day one of dodgersbraves coming your way her confirmation hearing. I have been nominated to next. Fill Justice Ginsburgs seat. But no one will ever take her go moo place. At this level, on this stage, reporter President Trump Supreme Court nominee paid her respects to the late ruth bader statements are made with every ginsburg and shared parts of pitch, every swing, every her own biography in her unforgettable moment. Opening statement. She explained how her mentor, the late conservative justice, has influenced her. Courts have a vital the braves carry confidence, responsibility to the rule of poise, and the momentum of law, which
The Senate Judiciary committee has begun four days appearing spirit the goal for code republican senators is to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to that Supreme Court before election day. Allie rasmus reports live on what has happened so far today. Reporter the timeline according to gop senators, is for the Senate Judiciary committee to vote on Amy Coney Barretts confirmation next week. The in the full senate is scheduled for both the week after that on october 27th. The process got started this morning. Amy Coney Barrett began her Opening Statements before the Senate Judiciary committee by thinking President Donald Trump her nominating her. She spoke about her family, upbringing and career before explaining her judicial philosophy. Courts have about responsibility to the rule of law , which is critical to a free society. Courts are not designed to solve every problem or right every wrong in our public life. The policy decisions and value judgments of government must be made by the political
Record for bringing in diverse and intellectually challenging and informed speakers. Tonights is no exception, and if you havent heard bill brands before, i think youll be delighted. If you have comments, in the past as i know many of you have, youre in for another treat. Please join me in welcoming my colleague, glees whitney, to introduce our speaker. [ applause ] well, thank you very much, elaine, for that warm introduction. We really treasure our partnership with the ford. Its always a treat. We will continue to bring you excellent programs that stimulate the mind and the heart for Public Service and love of our history. Happy washingtons birthday to our cspan audience and also to the audience here at the fort. Its really neat to be here recognizing washingtons birthday. This is one of the reasons we wanted bill to be here on this special day. Its always a pleasure to host bill brands. Weve had him back to west michigan so many times, ive lost count. But its been enough that he sho