John lewis people may not know that he is responsible for john lewis was one of the major pushers who achieved the construction of the Smithsonian National museum of africanamerican history and culture. From the smithsonian archives, im going to read a little to you from what the smithsonian says john lewis did to get that museum up. 1998, new bills were introduced annually in congress by representative john lewis to create a national africanamerican Heritage Museum and memorial within the smithsonian institution. 1991, a smithsonian Blueribbon Commission recommended the creation of a National Museum devoted to africanamericans to clutch their to collect, analyze, research, and organize exhibitions on a scale and definition that matched the major museums devoted to other aspects of american life. Thecommission recommended museum be temporarily located in the arts and industrials Industries Building until a new, larger facility could be built, but the legislation stalled amid androversy
Virginia, after standing for well over a century. And race for justice. Our special hour devoted to issues of racism and inequality in america. At this historic moment, well take a hard look at a painful truth and how to change things for the better. We all want that. First, heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. The reason why we are marching all over the world is we were like george. We couldnt breathe. Its been a day of raw emotion here in minneapolis as this city and the country mourned a man whose death has inspired a movement. My brother is gone, but the floyd name still lives on. Two Buffalo Police officers suspended without pay after theyre caught on camera appearing to push an older protester. The family in tacoma is demanding justice for the death of manuel ellis who also died in Police Custody. Why does it always take a video for the public to believe when a black persons life is taken unjustly . The number of wellknown nfl players released this powerful video. T
V. A. Is absolutely held accountable for how to help care for our veterans, and im continuing to press them on that issue. We must work tirelessly to restore hope in the institutions that have asked so much of our nations heroes. Plain and simple, veterans must have reliable, quality mental and physical health care. There is no option. Folks, as we take a moment to reflect on the work weve done and continue to do in congress on behalf of these men and women, we should also pause as we do every year on veterans day to simply honor their service and the sacrifices theyve made for our country and for our freedom. Serving in the military provided me some of the best years, the best friends, the best experiences, and the best memories of my life. Each year veterans day serves as a stark reminder of the daily sacrifice made by those who have served this country bravely and selflessly. Veterans in iowa and across our nation, you have my support and my deepest gratitude today and every day of
Last thursdays shooting on halloween could be tied to a homicide in San Francisco in 2015. Now this comes after the city is considering making changes with how it handles shortterm rentals. Meanwhile, theres a human toll and that has a lot opeople upset. I think were all also focusing on these families and their loss and their loss is our loss. Reporter thats why people young and old continue toou and bring i used to looksobodys child. Shot and killed monday night. Its tragic. Reporter as the Community Honors the lives lost, detectives have not letup on their detectives. Today a car was removed where over 100 people attended a party promoted on social media as a mansion party. The sheriffs detectives say its ongoing but there are questions about Police Response time tonight. Weve learned arindau police were helping them in a case that led them to oakland and weve learned the shooting may be tied to a 2015 shooting in San Francisco. Theyll be discussing how to handle shortterm rentals i
Day and what the day means to them personally. War ourresident, having great nations colors in operation freedom, veterans hold a special place in my heart. Some of my favorite moments in iowa are centered on honoring our veterans and their families with the metals and recognition that they have earned. Heroesmes, these humble do not want to step forward and receive the honors they are due. Glenn is a great example of that. Ii anderved in world war phased some very, very dark days. The 11 out of of survived the0 that massacre. In 1941 andptured he came home to iowa in 1945. Early was not until the 1980s that he started speaking about his military experience. War,he returned home from he did not skip a beat in his service. He quickly joined the iowa state countyand then the polk sheriffs office. Glenn lived a very full life of service yet his heroic actions in uniform would go unnoticed for so many years. I am so grateful that his family got in touch with my office and we were able to t