Social reformer and photographer. This program is just under one hour. Cheryl i am an exhibit director and at the library of congress. Barbara i am the curator of this exhibit and an historian in the Manuscript Division of the library of congress. Is al this exhibition copresentation with the museum of sit the city of new york. It is the first time that the collections of the library of congress, the riis papers have been married with the photographs that are a stellar collection at the museum of new york. We picked the word copresentation carefully because the exhibition here actually follows an exhibit that was at the museum of new york and really, that exhibit, which was called, jacob riis revealing new yorks other half, was slightly different. It looks at riis in a slightly different way, concentrating more on his biography, more on his photography. Here we are looking at riis as the journalist, because that is the strength of our collection. The papers here number 3000 in the Manu
Pass around. And the signing will be in the folding table beside me. Books are available for purchase. Today our guest is investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen. She has written several books. And most recently the secret hit of the cia. Which creates a pageturning narrative on the in department narrative. It was called a wellsourced, wellpaced and full of surprise. Mess hem me become Annie Jacobsen to politics and prose at the wharf. [applause] how is my sound . First of all, politic and prose, thank you for having me. Always wonderful to be here. And thanks everybody for coming. Im here tonight to talk to you about the surprise, kill, vanish about the cias paramilitary capacity, which is something that many people arent even aware exists. Im often asked how i get the idea for the books, and this one began for me ten years nothing 2009 so i had a source visiting me at my house, his name is brett, and he was on his way back from the middle east and he brought back with him a challenge
On christmas eve, transforming the concourse with decorations, and laying out tables. Caroline davies reports. Festive preparation under the departures board as Network Rail Volunteers prepare for their homeless guests. Theyre part of our community, theyre here every day, and i think some places would maybe just shun them away, but for us, they are an important part of the community, theyre here, we have to engage, we have to look after them and make local charities invited 200 guests to enjoy some festive music and a four course meal a meal which was only possible thanks to the donations from 45 different businesses and groups. Jed has been squatting since he was 18. And a four course meal a meal which was only possible its unique, like, theyve got this space on Christmas Day. Its quite interesting to see somewhere like this on Christmas Day and see it put to some good use. Jesse now squats, too, but spent many years living in a tent, moving around the uk. You know, its a nice, relaxi
Days news at 10. 00pm. Its now time for our world. His is probably the most recognisable face in latin america. Perhaps one of the most Iconic Images in the world. Synonymous with youthful rebellion, with socialism, with revolution. But today, 50 years after the death of che guevara, what does he mean in a fast changing cuba . As the communist run island evolves, some see his example as more relevant than ever. Others see a different future ahead, one that breaks with the indoctrination and intolerance of the past. I have spent the past few years living on this fascinating island at a period of great upheaval and want to know what el che means today. Its the start of another school day in cubas capital, havana. And the seconds are ticking down to assembly at nicolas estevanez Primary School in the citys vedado district. Its one of countless schools across the island in which the memories and achievements of the countrys independence heroes are marked every day by children in their dist
But today, 50 years after the death of che guevara, what does he mean in a fast changing cuba . As the communist run island evolves, some see his example as more relevant than ever. Others see a different future ahead. One that breaks with the indoctrination and intolerance of the past. Ive spent the past few years living on this fascinating island at a period of great upheaval, and want to know what el che means today. Its the start of another school day in cubas capital, havana. And the seconds are ticking down to assembly at nicolas estevanez Primary School in the citys vedado district. Its one of countless schools across the island in which the memories and achievements of the countrys independence heroes are marked every day by children in their distinctive uniforms of the socialist pioneers. But there is one revolutionary who has a special place reserved in the education of these cuban children, whose name is repeated in unison every day, and has been for decades. Thats not the f