Territorial politics of wyoming. I encountered gracious and wellinformed experts in the sources that i was seeking and their goals seemed to be to make my work and research as productive and rewarding as possible. The working atmosphere of the archives was congenial, stimulating, and fun. A friend of mine, the distinguished historian of the election of 1896, Hall Williams and i, would work at library in the library of congress until 5 00 in the afternoon when they closed, have a bite to eat and we could come over to National Archives, which was open until 8 00. So we made the most of every single day. Whenever i returned, as i did during the next decade, i had the same sense of enjoyment, productivity, and professionalism as experts, professionals engage their citizen users to the best of their abilities. The cliches about lazy government employees, repeated ad nasuem by unknowning politicians, had no validity within these walls. Instead i became convinced, as im sure most historians w
Ways tonight courage military, national, and Public Service from all americans. This panel looks at whether women should be required to register for military draft and whether they should serve in combat rolls. The National Commission on military, national and Public Service hosted this event. Good morning, and welcome to the third public hearing on Selective Service on military, national and Public Service. The purpose of this hearing is to address an important question, should Selective Service registration be expanded to include all americans. In 2016, the commission was created amid a debate over whether the requirement for Selective Service registration should be extended to women after military combat roles were open to women in 2015. Congress charged us to answer two very important questions. First, does our country have a continuing need for a military selective system. If so, whether the Current System requires modifications. Second, how can we as a nation create an ethos of s
All of the people he dealt with he knew personally. He knew people of integrity, he knew the ones to watch out for. They were neighbors. Bing crosby, for the rest of his life, treated people like neighbors. That is why the neighborhood is so important to understanding the rest of his life. Our cities tour staffers at we travel to spokane, washington, to learn about its history. Learn more about spokane and other stops at our tour on cspan. Org tour. Cspan. Org citi. Americane watching history tv, all weekend, every weekend, on cspan3. We continue with our look at spokane. Cspan, where history unfolds daily. In 1979, cspan was created as a Public Service by americas Cable Television companies, and is brought to you today by your satellite or cable provider. Up next, on American History tv, lisa ocean of Des Moines Area Community college uses photographs and diary entries to describe the enduring friendship between republican Herbert Hoover and democrat harry truman. Part of theas Herber
The answer for me is it is possible. We believe if we persist and yes if we persist what we can imagine about development and moving forward with architecture and collaboration with its occasions like you, developers and all the others institutions that i mentioned. The unimaginable is possible. Thank you very much for your time. [applause] interested in American History tv . Schedule, preview upcoming programs and watch archival films and more. American history tv at www. Cspan. Org history. All we can, American History tv is featuring spokane, washington. Staff recently visited many sites showcasing its history. Located in the eastern part of the state, about 280 miles from seattle, the city is home to. Bout 200,000 people onrn more every weekend here American History tv. Expo 74 took place, believe it or not, and 1974, and it is time the was at that smallest city in the world ever to host a worlds fair. The first fair to use the environment as a team. 1962, thed close on first earth
First ladies, life ambitions and unique partnerships with president ial spouse. This series and the book provide an up close historical book at the fascinating women who survived the scrutiny at the white house. Sometimes at great personal cost while supporting family and husbands and sometimes changing history. Our program tonight will feature lively discussion with historians which we will hear more about shortly. To moderate tonights program we are please to welcome susan, moderateor first lady and sharing responsibilities with the cable networks. She oversees programming and marketing for cspan Television Channels and cspan radio. Washington journal, book tv and American History tv. She has also been involved in the creation of numerous cspan history theories such as american president s, the Lincoln Douglas debate and american writer, for over 30 years, one of cspans interviewees. It is the ninth book susan has educated for cspan and public affairs, as you noticed when you come in