Saratoga Historic National park consists of 3400 acres. It was established in 1948 as a park within the National Park service system. The british army had a plan in order to defeat the american rebellion. The plan was that they would have an army leave canada and move south and capture the city of albany. From there that army would be able to operate either in lower new york or throughout england throughout new england and attack American Forces that were fighting against them. The british set off from canada in june of 1777. They traveled hundreds of miles and eventually got here to saratoga battlefield, located 30 miles north of the city of albany. September 1777, the british army moved south in expectation of engaging the American Army commanded by Horatio Gates in battle. The two armies collided here at the battle of freemans farm. It was one of the longest battles of the revolutionary war. It began at about 11 30 in the morning very near to where we are standing in the world and l
Part of a series of lectures we have had throughout the year. Dr. Kinder will look at the way hollywood has shied away from war wounds and how military propaganda is used to downplay the loss of life and limb in wars. In this talk, kinder will look at the history of american war through the eyes of five disabled veterans. We welcome dr. Kinder from Oklahoma State university where he is a professor of history and american studies. He is the author of paying with their bodies which came out two years ago. He is currently completing a zoos inthe history of world war ii. Please welcome Professor John kinder. Professor kinder thank you. [applause] kinder thank you for inviting me to speak with you this evening. This is a real pleasure and i look forward to the day im able to come back here, hopefully soon as a researcher. I want to point out from the physician. I am not a i am a historian and a cultural historian at that. Which means when it comes to war, i am less interested in medical adv
Announcer paying with their bodies is a 2015 book by john kinder. Next on American History tv from , the new york academy of medicine, professor kinder explorers the history of u. S. Wars through the eyes of five disabled veterans. And argues that the nations struggles to meet the needs of the wounded veterans. This 75 minute talk includes graphic images of wounded veterans. Now for this evening, we are happy to welcome john kinder to talk about the history of american war here it this is part of a series of lectures we have had throughout the year. Legacies of war, medical innovations and impacts, which commemorates the american entry into world war i. For the talks this evening, dr. Kinder will look at the way hollywood has shied away from graphic war wounds and how military propaganda is used to downplay wars relentless consumption on life and limbs. In this talk, he will explore the history of american war through the eyes of five disabled veterans. What emerges is a portrait of a
Christmas tree farming is a rapidly increasing industry in the Pacific Northwest. As people demand more and better Christmas Trees, the Number Available from uncultured natural stands is steadily decreasing. At the same time, Christmas Tree farmers are learning to culture and shape plantation grown and natural trees to make them more bushy and full. We begin the story of the cultured Christmas Tree in this tumbler, which extracts the seed from the dry cones. A vibrating sieve separates the seeds from the chaff and other impurities. Seeds are sold in bulk to nurseries, specializing in Christmas Tree planting stock. This handful represents hundreds of future seedlings. Seeds depends the on the species, planting too closely retards the growth. Fir maylike the douglas reach four inches in the first year. After two years of growth, the savings are dug up and they are replanted at wider spacing to allow the tops and roots more room to develop. After the 30 year in the nursery, 30 year the nu
National captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2017] good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Im the president and ceo of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and ill be your master of ceremonies for today. It is my pleasure to be the first to welcome you to the annual veterans day ceremony at the wall. Before we begin the formal program, i would like to recognize all of the gold star family members we have with us here today. The mothers, father, wives, siblings, spouses, nieces, nephews, and the sons and daughters in touch. All those who have experienced experienced the loss of a loved one and know all too well the sacrifices that our military families make. And finally, to those still waiting for the return of their loved ones who are listed as missing. Thank you for joining us. [ applause ] id like to take a moment to thank the wall volunteers. Theyre the folks you see in the