It was november 12 1927 when the pioneer mothers sculpture was dedicated in valley park. It not only celebrates kansas citys pioneer history, but is also a tribute to those who suffered great hardship and loss while traveling across the plains in search of a better life. In her new book, pioneer mother monuments, constructing cultural identity, historian cynthia press scott walks through more than a century of recognition and rediscovering the Pioneer Monuments erected across the nation, including those in the kansas city region. We are honored to have you here today to discuss her research. Doctor press caught is an associate professor of history at the university of north dakota. Her research focuses on gender in the American West specifically intersections of gender, social class and historical memory. Her work in these areas have been published in journal of the west, Pacific Historical review and other publications. Prescotts first book was published in 2007. It traces generals an
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Doctor on a packed plane. Whirne is his morning. Abc news exclusive. As demand for disinfectant soars by 500 , when will those nearly impossible to find products reappear on store shelves . The president of clorox joins us live only on gma. New video. Georgias attorney general calls on the Justice Department to investigate the handling of Ahmaud Arberys case and the newly obtained Surveillance Video that appears to show the 25yearold just minutes before he was fatally shot. And breaking news, celebrating the life of Jerry Stiller. The beloved comedian passing away overnight. You want a piece of me . You got it the veteran actor making us laugh for more than 70 years, from king of queens to seinfeld. A festivus for the rest of us the tribute from his son ben stiller this morning. Good morning, america. Its great to have you with us on this monday morning. It is great to have george with us back in the studio. Welcome back, george. It is great to be back. Thank you very much. Great to se
Vaccine in just months, not years. And gametime decision. Well take you inside the huddle with nfl commissioner Roger Goodell about when america might be ready for some football again. After last nights drafrkt, people are excited. But first, heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. So well see what happens. I told him very distinctly, i said mike was there. I said you do what you think is best. Several Southern States moving forward with plans to reopen businesses, even as the death toll continues to grow. This is a reckless step that will lead to more infections and unfortunately more preventable deaths. With Small Businesses still left waiting for help, Congress Approves hundreds of billions of dollars in additional funding. At the White House Briefing, President Trump said the u. S. Is doing a, quote, great job on testing. The president also suggested using disinfectants as a treatment. Sounds interesting to me, so well see. But the whole concept of the way it goes in one
Morning. Helping hand. That milk will be gone by tomorrow. The overwhelming demand at food banks as a growing number of americans struggle to put food on the table. Theres a lot of working poor families on the edge and now the covid19 crisis has pushed them over that edge. With some food banks now dealing with their own shortages. College concerns. High School Seniors wondering whether their freshman year will be online. Now considering taking a gap year. Is it right for your student . And romeo on the fire escape. Love igniting this passionate scene with the whole block cheering. Why he picked this moment and what the bridetobe says about this very public proposal. And good morning, everybody. Great to have you with us on this saturday. Im glad to be back in the studio with eva. We were just talking. Its been like a month ive seen you facetoface. I know. I was like does it feel weird for you to be back here now . It feels a little weird, but its good to be back. Were doing this rotati