I would like to welcome you to Union Station. This is a magnificent building here in washington, d. C. , just a couple of blocks from the u. S. Capitol building. President c. E. O. And of the Redevelopment Corporation, a nonprofit in washington, d. C. , is responsibility for stewardship of this building. This building was built in 1907. It was not only one of the largest buildings in the world, but it was certainly the most magnificent train station that had been built to date. This station has undergone many changes throughout the year. It was completed in 1912 and entered into service during world war i when the uso took over part of the building. And then of course, through the 1920s and depression it went through many, many changes from being an active station to a place where it was not so active. People may have been here sleeping on benches, using the building for shelter. And finally, with world war ii, the station became the center of the world again with the servicemen coming
Union station opened in 1907. At the time, it was one of the largest train stations in the world. The facility to learn about its history. We also hear from historical architect john bowie about the original construction and recent restoration. Beverley hello. My name is beverley swaimstaley, and i would like to welcome you to Washington Union station. This is a magnificent building located here in washington, d. C. , just a couple of blocks from the u. S. Capitol building. My job as ceo and president of Union Station Redevelopment Corporation, nonprofit here in washington d c whose responsible , loyalty is stewardship of this building. This building was built in 1907. It was not only one of the largest buildings in the world, but it was certainly the most magnificent train station that had been built to date. This station has undergone many changes throughout the year. Throughout the years. It was completed in 1912, and entered into a busy, busy time, during world war i when the uso t
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Comes in. You could make the same argument, if trump won. They would like to make some progress before they face an uncertain presidency. It is a crapshoot, really. Questione last along this line. Depending on who wins the yoution, how different do think the strategy should be in terms of the Civil Rights Community approaching President Trump or president clinton . What should be the approach . Hewith president trop changes his mind. His policy advisers are having papers ande old write new ones. Fortunately, we are not going to have to deal with at most likely. Clinton, thet opportunity is there. On both sidesle ideologically working on this issue. Terms of strategy in sentencing reform is available. I would say, as we were talking about earlier, a big part of reform is at the state and local level. There are certain things the president and congress can do, but the energy has to come locally. Es i find difficulty going with the question. The notion of a trump residency is so noxious,
Comes in. You could make the same argument, if trump won. They would like to make some progress before they face an uncertain presidency. It is a crapshoot, really. Questione last along this line. Depending on who wins the yoution, how different do think the strategy should be in terms of the Civil Rights Community approaching President Trump or president clinton . What should be the approach . Hewith president trop changes his mind. His policy advisers are having papers ande old write new ones. Fortunately, we are not going to have to deal with at most likely. Clinton, thet opportunity is there. On both sidesle ideologically working on this issue. Terms of strategy in sentencing reform is available. I would say, as we were talking about earlier, a big part of reform is at the state and local level. There are certain things the president and congress can do, but the energy has to come locally. Es i find difficulty going with the question. The notion of a trump residency is so noxious,