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Team. This year we visit the 24 cities. Right now were going to show you several stops from our time in richmond, virginia. While until richmond, we took a driving tour of the city with merrill levar stoney. All right. Mayor stoney, thank you for showing us around richmond today. Thank you. If somebody has never been to richmond, virginia, what should they know about the city swl i think they should know that this is the cultural history arts capital of all things virginia. Were a city on the rise, were drive, but imagine a thriving city with the backdrop of all the historic riches we have here as well. So were going to a historic neighborhood right flou now then. Were headed to church zblil what makes it distinct . Its part of the original layout of the city of richmond. Youre about to see the original part of the city right here on the right, saint johns church. Tell me for those who dont know what happened at saint johns church, tell me about that spot. I know many people who have t ....
Psychological tear orror. He also was instrumental in the concept of art or arts sake the. Idea that a poem or work of literature or piece of art didnt have to teach teach you something or have a moral or make awe irrelevant better person, it was enough that i terror story scares you because its doing its job. And this also meant that because a story didnt have to teach you something, virtue doesnt have to be rewarded. The villain could actually win in the end. Richmond is where poe spent more of his life than any other city. He referred to himself as a virginian. This is where he was orphaned at the age of 2 and he grew up here with foster parents, john and francis alan. If it hadnt been for richmond he wouldnt have had the middle name of alan. We dont know what his middle name would have been if it werent for them. This is where he first fell in love, this is where he wrote his first poetry. This is where he had a lot of those forward inspirations that inspired literature for years t ....
This morning, police say the shooter or shooters targeted a home. Neighbors say it was terrifying. Im concerned there are children up the street. Young and babies and toddlers. And they have to be exposed to this . I mean its ridiculous. But more worried it may happen again and the next time someone may be shot. According to Police Commissioner richard ross its the home of the person of interest in the shooting of two teens earlier this week. We are concerned about that. The commissioner ask that person of interest to come forward. Though at this point the persons identify is not revealed. Come down, you know by now we need to talk to you. And ross fears like more incidents like this will continue until they do. Its important to come down and have a talk with us before this gets out of of hand. It was tuesday evening when two 16yearolds were shot and killed. It happened at the intersection of 12th and ritner. At least one per ....
Itss my pleasure to welcome you todays program places of healing and expression, National Parks and the next century. I would also like to welcome those of you who are watching us live on the National Archives youtube channel, as well as on pleased span. Were pleased everyone is here to jien us. The National Archives is honored to clollaborate with program a tha will explore issues of public dialogue and personal meeting and National Parks and what this means moving forward into the next century of americas best idea. Before we get to todays program, i would like to tell you about two upcoming programs that will take place in december, in september, september, the people and the police, produced in the aftermath of 1968 riots in washington, d. C. In an effort ....
To make a monetary contribution to the Abraham Lincoln institute to fund next years symposium. You can see any board member of the ali to make a donation. We are wearing these badges. Or, you can visit our website to donate. Toonline lincolninstitute. Org, and you can look for the date of our next symposium. Wish you a safe ride home, whether your journey as long or short, and look forward to seeing you next year. We will reassemble across the street at 5 30. Thank you all for coming. [applause] you dont have to invite me. Earlier this month, fords theater hosted a symposium on the life and legacy of president Abraham Lincoln. Coming up on American History tv, we will hear from Sidney Blumental, the author of a selfmade man. Then remarks from edna greene medfo ....