Im the director of education here at the National Museum of the u. S. Navy, and this tour will take us throughout the history of the Washington Navy yard, which is a very extensive one. The art itself has seen a lot of yard itself has seen a lot of different historical events. Some happy, some sad some every , day events. The yard itself has changed dramatically over the many years. It was first founded in 1798 and it was around that time that the United States realized we needed a Standing Military force. It was after the American Revolution that all the military was basically disbanded because of the sentiments from before the American Revolution, who had a Standing Army at that time that was stationed in the United States. The british, with that idea still fresh in their mind, they realize they didnt want a Standing Military. We started having problems overseas. American merchant ships were being attacked in the mediterranean. We realized we needed that Standing Military. And more i
At traffic. Were off to a dry start after that threat of heavy downpours last night. We did get a couple of them coming down to the west and down south but thats all done. Now were looking at clouds mixing with potential sunshine as we go through the day. A slight chance of an additional popup shower. Most of you stay dry today. 72 in allentown, similar numbers in wilmington and trenton and down the snore cape may. What about that humidity . We were in the 70s with those dewpoints yesterday with oppressive humidity. Now most areas down into the mid to upper 60s which is still humid but an indication of things are a little bit better today. As we go out running, 71 degrees, no rain to bother you this morning. Hydrate ahead of time of course especially with that humidity still noticeable. 77 degrees by 10 oclock and by noon, 79 degrees. This afternoon well be in the low 80s. Your shy going to be 82. Well hit that at about 3 oclock. Again a popup little shower or thunderstorm here or ther
To make Peanut Butter so deliciously creamy. It always makes the home team cheer. Thats why choosy moms and dads choose jif. Action news, Delaware Valleys leading news program with jim gardner. He made his way through the streets of washington like a rock star. Large crowds shouted his name as he drove by, and he seemed to make eye contact with every believer who came to see him. And then it was a dramatic entrance at the basilica of the National Shrine with men and women religious reaching out to touch him. Pope francis has arrived. And the big story is pope francis in america. The threecity journey that will bring him to philadelphia has begun. The popes day began at the white house thanking president barack obama for welcoming him to america. In philadelphia, pilgrims here for the world meeting of families came to the parkway to see the alter and also the rocky steps. And a parish in manayunk opens its doors and heart to a parish visiting from ohio. And back to washington, Rick Will
Entrance at the basilica of the National Shrine with men and women religious reaching out to touch him. Pope francis has arrived. And the big story is pope francis in america. The threecity journey that will bring him to philadelphia has begun. The popes day began at the white house thanking president barack obama for welcoming him to america. In philadelphia, pilgrims here for the world meeting of families came to the parkway to see the alter and also the rocky steps. And a parish in manayunk opens its doors and heart to a parish visiting from ohio. And back to washington, Rick Williams and Monica Malpass report from the Nations Capital. It was a historic day in the Nations Capital and at the about a basilica. Delivering the mass in his native tongue, spanish. And his warmth and splendor needed to translation. It touched the hearts of many gathered at the basilica. Poignant remarks by pope francis. And speaking about Junipero Serra who brought catholicism to the u. S. And also songs a
Youll also notice this evening there are cspan cameras around. They are here broadcasting. Those watching will also be no stranger to anthony pitch. Many of his programs have been taped for broadcast by them before. We are very lucky to have him tonight. Ladies and gentlemen, mr. Anthony pitch. [applause] thank you very much for coming. It is raining outside, so i am very glad to see a lot of people out tonight. I want to tell you a few years ago i escorted somebody into the white house. His name was major ed ross, the same name the general robert ross who burned the white house. He was a descendent. One can see the scorch marks i told him were there. They are under the front door. There is a big stone archway where you can see massive scorch marks from the fires set by the british in 1814. The pastry chef who has his offices close by could not stop giggling. He thought here is a man who has come to finish the job. [laughter] i like to write stories that are epic, true, and sad. People