Mcgowan theater after today tonights program, National Archive staff and volunteers will present each of you with the vietnam veteran lapel pin. On the back of the pin is embossed a grateful nation thanks and honors you. The United States of american vietnam war commemoration is a National Initiative and the lapel pin is the nations lasting memento of thanks. Last veterans day, we opened our Current Special exhibition remembering vietnam in the lawrence f. Obrien gallery upstairs. If you havent already, i hope you take some time to go through it before it closes on january 6th. The exhibit is a mediarich exploration of the vietnam war featuriining interviews with veterans. Its a fascinating collection of newly discovered and iconic original documents, photographs, film footage and artifacts that illuminate 12 critical episodes in the war that divided the peoples of both the United States and vietnam. The visual imagery of remembering vietnam relies on the talents of the many photograph
Taking pictures and film of the pentagon and u. S. Congress. The work of these units frequently found its way into the u. S. Media at the time and have been used in many books and museum exhibits since then. Next, from the National Archives in washington, d. C. , five vietnam war veterans who served in the special Photographic Office share images and film while discussing their combat experiences in documenting the war. This is about 90 minutes. Now, ill ask all of the Vietnam Veterans or any United States veterans who served on active duty in the u. S. Armed forces at any time from november 1, 1955 to may 15, 1975, to stand and be recognized. [applause] as you leave, we will present each of you with a pin. The United States of america vietnam war is an initiative and the last event of thanks. Last veterans day we opened our Current Special exhibition remembering vietnam. If you havent already, i hope you will take some time to go through it before it closes on january 6. Its an explor
Hes a strong critic of nato yet dont trump said hell be asking realigns to be more involved in the middle east but in the ongoing tension between tehran and washington wants nato able to offer this is insight story. Hello there very warm welcome to the program im julie went on President Donald Trump says the u. S. Doesnt need middle east oil so whats his countrys wool in the region well the president is calling on nato allies to step up their involvement there but that seems to contradict his previous questioning of the alliances relevance hes arched its member countries to increase their military spending get criticized nato as obsolete and split with some of its leaders over his decision to pull outs of the 2015 you clear deal with iran well the nato secretary general says he agrees with chum that the alliance should contribute more to the stability of the region well lets hear what the u. S. President s to say today i am going to ask dado to become much more involved in the middle e
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god indivisible with liberty and justice for all. This is a reminder to silence all electronic devices. Fire Commission Regular meeting october 23, 2019. And the time is 5 03. Item 1 roll call. [roll call] item 2 general Public Comment. Members of the public may address the commission for up to three minutes on any matter within the commissions jurisdiction and not appear on the agenda. Speakers shall address their remarks to the commission and as a whole and not to individual commissioners or Department Personnel. Commissioners are not to enter into debate or discussion with a speaker. The lack of a response by the commissioners or Department Personnel does not necessarily constitute agreement with or support of statements made during Public Comment. If theres any member of the public that wishes to make Public Comment, please approach the podium. Is there any mem
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god indivisible with liberty and justice for all. This is a reminder to silence all electronic devices. Fire Commission Regular meeting october 23, 2019. And the time is 5 03. Item 1 roll call. [roll call] item 2 general Public Comment. Members of the public may address the commission for up to three minutes on any matter within the commissions jurisdiction and not appear on the agenda. Speakers shall address their remarks to the commission and as a whole and not to individual commissioners or Department Personnel. Commissioners are not to enter into debate or discussion with a speaker. The lack of a response by the commissioners or Department Personnel does not necessarily constitute agreement with or support of statements made during Public Comment. If theres any member of the public that wishes to make Public Comment, please approach the podium. Is there any mem