Children who die. The debates will once again ensue. Speed us to the day when the wisdom of solomon might inspire our congressional members beyond the limitations of sound bites and platitudes before more and more american citizens are deprived of their lives. Lord, the suffering of our world is all around us. Stimulate our hearts and minds so that everything we may do this day would be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be bead the gentleman from South Carolina, mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson everyone, including our guests in the gallery, please join in. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker pro tempore the chair will e
Historic place toss learn about american history. General Douglas Mcauthur was a fivestar general who committed allied forces at world war ii. At memorial in norfolk, virginia we learn about his early life, service in world war i and career during interwar years. This is part one of a twopart program. Welcome to the mcarthur memorial in norfolk, virginia. Its my honor and privilege to be the director here. This is a museum and Research Center dead indicated to life and times of general of the army Douglas Mcauthur who lived from 1880 until his death at 64. We want to show you pressures from our exhibits. Lets go take a look. Were located in old Norfolk City Hall built in 1850. Given over to the memorial in 1964. City hall contains nine galleries which follow chronologically life and times of general of the army Douglas Macarthur. We begin with his family which answers the 64 dollar question, why in norfolk. The answer is mom. Let me show you a photograph of general macarthurs mother an
I want to show you some of the treasures from our collection. Lets go take a look. We are located in the old Norfolk City Hall that was in 1850 and given to the macarthur memorial in 1984. City hall contained nine galleries that chronicled the life and times of general Douglas Macarthur. It answers the question, why is the macarthur memorial in norfolk . The short answer is mom. Let me show you a photograph of his mother and the family estate. The family estate is on the south side of the city. It is now a city park. Here is macarthurs mother who was born in norfolk and had Four Brothers who joined up to the Confederate Army from norfolk during the civil war. She was the youngest of the children. After the war, she met a man named Arthur Macarthur who had earned the medal of honor in the battle of chattanooga. They fell in love. When they got married, her three brothers who had served in the of Northern Virginia army and the cousins found other places to be during the wedding ceremony.
Ladies and gentlemen, the troops representing armed forces from front to left the United States army band under the direction of kernel holton and scott little. Elements of the armed forces the old guard, led by captain michael, Sergeant First Class gary gordon. Next almost on line jason and sergeant leo. The colors have been one of the most important elements of a military unit in an armed forces colored guard and the service flag of the army, marine corps, navy and coast guard. Platoon officer sullivan. Next element on line members from the United States air force guard led by first lieutenant. Flight noncommission Michael Michael moore. And platoon officer mike gizer. Last on guard gore. Musician wore the reverse colors, men and women of the old guard man maintained tradition. Led by major hayes. The platoon sergeant is first class joseph brown. To the right of the formation is the president ial salute gun battery led by sergeant. Marching on the joint staff army captain alexander,
Monk, certainly experienced his share of hard times in the military at the hands of our government. And another person who should be up here with us is Navy Chaplain wes modder, who i have the privilege and honor of representing as well. And i know that chaplain would love to be here himself to tell you his story. Unfortunately he cant do that. But what i am pleased to share with you all that chaplain modder is sitting here in the audience, right here in the first row. And chaplain modder, will you please stand up. [ applause ] these two men put everything professionally on the line. Both had over 19 years of service in the military. Both risked all of that because of what they believe in. And to do the right thing. And you know, two last points i want to make on this, travis, is first of all, there is a lot of misinformation out there about what rights we give up when we join the military, when we swear the oath of allegiance to the constitution. We dont swear an oath to the president