Staff is staying close to home due to the coronavirus. Here is a look at our recent visit to san antonio, texas. The cspan cities tour is exploring the american story, as we take book tv and American History tv on the road. With support from our spectrum cable partners, we travel to san antonio, texas. Coming up in the next hour, well experience the history of this south texas city, starting with a visit to the San Antonio Missions National Historical park. Following that, in about 20 minutes, well hear about the role the city played in early military aviation. And in about 40 minutes, visit one of the citys most recognizable features and biggest attractions, the historic river walk. Later, a trip to the Spanish Governors Palace, one of the oldest buildings in the city, dating back to the founding. We begin our special feature at mission san jose, one of four remaining colonial Spanish Missions in san antonio. Welcome to Spanish Governors Palace. What youre looking at is actually the l
And as many of you know, it was met with some degree of controversy because there are those american citizens who said, but this was just a political correctness. And there were others who, in fact, they didnt even know who Harriet Tubman was. And various pictures of Harriet Tubman appeared on the internet and the people women who were in fact not Harriet Tubman. Harriet tubman has usually been a subject of childrens fiction. And very few people really know, at least american citizens we historians know who Harriet Tubman was. But that wasnt thats not the case with the american public. It was irony noted or the irony was noted in having tubman on the front of the 20 bill. And Andrew Jackson on the back. As many of you know, Andrew Jackson was not only a slave holder himself, but he was also oversaw indian removal and is renowned for being, really, an indian killer. So in addition to that, many people pointed to the fact that here you have Harriet Tubman who was commodified, who had val
Weve all been there over past years. This year they are still there but this year we are also asking ourselves much more fundamentally, are we seeing the beginning of the end of the westernled order after liberal International Order. We know why were asking the question now, its President Trump. But its also much more structural than that. Its been coming for a very long time. The rise of china. P populism in europe. Brexit. Explosions in the middle east. And we have to ask ourselves, number one, can china or anyone else step in . Number two, if they cant, will we have an order without a leader and what does that mean . And number three, is to the extent that u. S. Leadership is taking a big hit, can the americans get it back . I think to answer those questions, theres no one better to kick it off than senator john mccain. Senator . [ applause ] thank you, thank you for the kind introduction. And can i say, trying to follow bono reminds me of the story of the actress gentleman gentlema
A petition supporting the visit received more than 300,000 votes. Heres a look at 90 minutes of that debate. Some viewers may find some of the language objectionable. Order. Order. This is a very oversubscribed debate. If everybody sticks to five minutes, and doesnt take too many interventions, if any, everybody should get in. Should i remind people in the Public Gallery that this is the chamber of the house of commons. If i have any offstage noise, i will suspend this sitting and clear the Public Gallery. I call mr. Paul flynn. Thank you very much. Its a pleasure to serve in your company, and the distinguished parliamentarian. I beg to move that petition 17884 and 179928 are considered by this house. Allow me to introduce these petitions. Theres been a great deal of misunderstanding about their nature. Theres one thats signed by nearly 300 people, which says that donald trump should be invited to make an official state visit because hes the leader of the free world, and the uk is a co
Its early all right, thats a little better. I was running a little late. But did i come prepareed . I would not let you down. School as prestigious as this has a conversation about soon is an important as Harriet Tubman i wouldnt miss this opportunity and and thats what i hope tonight is is a conversation about Harriet Tubman and the fact that shes been a footnote in africanAmerican History and American History books and finally we have a serious historical study thanks to miss clinton about Harriet Tubman. Authors here and theres plenty to buy and you can participate in the conversation by picking up the book eufrplt would like to discuss the Historical Context in which this book talks about Harriet Tubman because too often we dont really discuss american slavery in school or in the Public Schools or the Catholic Schools or any big schools in the big city. Lets talk real numbers because the holocaust took place in this country. Thats a record thats been reserved for a tick event in wo