Compilation of cameramen it was a compilation of footage by cameramen overseas to promote what america did, which was help bring the war to a close. It was released after the war was over. How have the propaganda been government ate that point in time . This was intended to reassure americans they fought for a just cause. There was quite a bit of backlash against world war i. This is the era where you see america retreat into neutrality, the rejection of the league of nations. This would have given a little bit of a boost of morale. Where are the films held today . Mitchell the original copies are maintained by the National Archives. They are being digitized and placed on the National Archives Youtube Channel so anyone can watch these at any time. And is the preservation of this type of film a difficult art . Is because in some cases you have original copy said may have scratches. We have a staff that will meticulously go through and check to make sure each scene is clear. And try to d
More than 60 of her fellow democrats refusing to show up. Trump, undeterred. Were going to do things that havent been done for our country for many, many decades. Reporter th this morning, a country divided comes together to witness a tradition, the peaceful transition of power. Were here to bring it to you live. The pomp, the pageantry and the politics. As donald trump becomes our nations 45th president. Today, friday, january 20th, 2017. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country. In this blessed land, there is always a better tomorrow. From nbc news, this is a special edition of today, the inauguration of donald trump. With matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live from washington, d. C. Good morning, everyone. Happy to welcome you to this special today. Thats the west front of the u. S. Capitol where much of the action will take place today. About five hours from now, donald trump will be sworn in as pre
Trump undeterred. Were going to do things that havent been done for our country for many, many decades. This morning, a country divided comes together to witness a grand tradition. A peaceful transition of power. Were here to bring it to you live. The pomp, the pageantry, and, yes, the politics. As donald trump becomes our nations 45th president. Today, january 20th, 2017. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself ask not what your country can do for you, what you can do for your country. Theres always a better tomorrow. Announcer from nbc news, this is a special edition of today. The inauguration of donald trump wi guthrie. Live from washington, d. C. And good morning everyone. Were happy to welcome you to this special edition of today on friday morning in washington. Thats the west front of the u. S. Capitol where much of the action will take place today. Just about five hours from now, donald trump will be sworn in as president of these United States. Were just a stones throw fr
Heres lester holt. And theres a live picture of the white house of the capitol, actually, of course. Ands theres the white house. In a short time, president elect trump and president obama will begin their trip to the u. S. Capitol where mr. Trump will be sworn in around noon eastern time. It will be the start of a new era in washington and this country, what many see as a clean break from the last eight years under president obama. I am joined for our coverage by chuck todd, our political director and moderator of meet the press by tom brokaw who has covered the comings and goings of president s since Lyndon Johnson and by nicole wallace, nbc political news analyst. Tom, let me start with you. We have seen in many, many campaigns where, you know, harsh words were said. But to see the relationship that weve seen between president obama and president elect trump in the last several ek well, i think that president obama wanted to go out on a high note. Hes got very good Approval Ratings
Its been building for a long time. Relations with russia ice over. Theres a low level between our two countries. The worlds two most Nuclear Powers cannot have this kind of relationship. The one thing you can be sure about the russians is they are never up to any good and theyre not our friends. The u. S. Needs friends and alleys. The United States gets the best allies. I said it was obsolete. Its no longer obsolete. More geopolitical trust between china and north korea. China is north koreas man ally and trump needs chinas help to diffuse the situation. Bullets fire and a little girl is almost caught in the cross fire. Were lucky she didnt get hurt worse. Comedian Charlie Murphy died of leukemia. He was best known for his appearances on the Dave Chapelles show. Workers got traffic just in the nick of time. All that the cubs are showing off their world series claim. I feel like and all that matters. Theres no job that will humble you like the White House Press secretary. Is there anyth