Federal district named the new capital from washington in 1791, they not only altered the wartime commanderinchief but also acknowledge his Guiding Role in the selection of the young Nations Seat of government. Although he didnt live to see the Government Official relocate here come his Nation Shape the national capital for years to come. In George Washington final Battle Robert Watson highlights washingtons political skills and reveals how he worked behind the scenes to establish the new city. Robert watson is distinguished professor of american studies at lynn university, and senior fellow at the florida joint center for citizenship. Hes the author of numerous books on history and politics including the Ghost Ship of brooklyn, the nazi titanic, and americas first crisis the workweek and 12. And his edit of two encyclopedias the the american president an american first ladies. Professor watson has served on the board of the harry truman foundation, that Calvin Coolidge memorial founda
Chinese troops opened fire on their own. People who were calling for democratic reform will speak to one of the leaders of the Student Movement from the time, plus 3 lumpkin. Fishermen are left without a catch in the waters around a wrecked cargo ship. Its been leaking hazardous, waste the ease, fear. Hundreds of tons of oil may spill into the sea. Ah. And a warm welcome to our viewers around the world. Im michael. Ok. We start with breaking news that germanys most senior, a cleric has offered his resignation to pope francis unix. Cardinal reinhard marks said that he wanted to share responsibility for what he called the catastrophe of sexual abuse by members of the catholic church. Marx has long been the last Seeing Voice in the call for church reforms whose calls have been growing louder as Sex Abuse investigations revealed a decades long cover up by the clergy. Lets get more on this developing story with our chief political correspondent, melinda crane. Melinda, give us some backgrou
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has been urged to implement a raft of measures, including fiscal discipline, public consultation and policy consistency, if t.