Appomattox courthouse village is famous because its where general lee surrendered the army of Northern Virginia to you lessees to Ulysses S Grant bringing about an end or the beginning of the end to the American Civil War. This little town has a lot of history for its size. Today, we would like to talk a little bit about why appomattox courthouse is so famous. Wed like to spend more time talking about some Untold Stories. ,he courthouse is a village complete with a tavern, stores, lawyers offices and homes. The town was not more than 140 people in 1865. Its an unlikely place for two large military forces to meet. Army of Northern Virginia and general grants multiple army forces with about 63,000 men, about 95,000 soldiers total within a six mile rate is of here. Unlikely because its not were either army wanted to be. Its where they ended up. As fate would have it for generally, his army was practically surrounded here by general grants forces and on the morning of palm sunday, april 9,
Statues were ripped from their pedestals and covered with graffiti. This was after a night of protests. Wilson walker is there. It is clear why some of those figures were targeted. Others however it is not so clear . Thats right. So where is the line between protests and destruction of public property . Thoughts on that from the mayor coming up. But two of those three statues are men who are now notorious for their existing as slaveowners. Another was famous for accepting the surrender of robert e lee. All morning and throughout the afternoon, they worked to clean up after the scene here in the music concourse. This is just the aftermath that many had to come and see for themselves. Among the empty pedestal, one that held Francis Scott key. A man who did owned slaves. And another was the founder of California Missions was also a slave owner. When i was here last week, i noticed it was still up. And i just thought it was surprising to have him so prominently in the park considering the
Can hold up to 19,000 people. We learned an overflow crowd up president was supposed to address outside failed to materialize. Just by taking a look there, does not appear too many people are Wearing Masks inside the event. It comes after the campaign and announce sick staffers who were there, setting up the event, tested positive for the coronavirus. A spokeswoman says the six were following quarantine procedures and will not attend the rally. We are in tulsa and have more. Reporter this line of present trumps supporters formed monday in advance of the president s first rally since march. Despite concerns of coronavirus. I dont feel like i will get the coronavirus. I used safety members. Reporter each attendee will receive a mass, Hand Sanitizer and a temperature check. Still, the head of the citys Health Department warrants the risks are high and had urged delaying the event. Anyone planning attend a largescale gathering faces an increased risk of becoming infected with covid19. Repo
Chopper five flew over the flames. Around the same time, another brush fire started at fort mason. You can see it burning dangerously close to those buildings. Fortunately none were damaged but fire crews quickly put out the flames and no word yet on what caused either fire. And now, a live look at the arena in oklahoma. President trump is set to take the stage here in just a few minutes for the First Time Since march. It is all going on despite concerns the rally could not only fuel the state worsening coronavirus outbreak, but also causes civil unrest. Three statues of controversial figures are gone today from golden gate park. Last night protesters stormed the park targeting junipero , Ulysses S Grant, tagging the statues with graffiti and pulling them down with rope. Wilson walker has details on the aftermath and why these figures stoped so much anger. Wilson . Reporter that might depend on who you ask and which statues youre talking about. Two men notorious for owning slaves, and
Statements from President Trump at a Campaign Rally already marred by controversy good evening, everybody, im pam moore and im ken wayne says for joining us for kron 4 news at 8. Look live and slit and mentor going around preaching. Caught on camera and east of a mother confronts the man for tearing down her black lives matter signs the video recorded by the berkeley woman shows and irate man criticizing her for putting up the flyers throughout her neighborhood. Well for dan thorn talks with that woman tonight about the confrontation, he joins us live here in the studio with more on what happened than well thats right and this woman tells us that she was putting up signs to promote a chalk for justice event throughout berkeley. She has no idea who this guy is and unfortunately she says this video shows racism and a disregard for humanity. What the hells better with you. Are you said number angry and lashing out know what the hello youre talking about a burglary mother captures a man on