Week and every weekend on cspan three. There are more than 400 National Parks across america, covering over 85 million acres of land, with locations in every state. More than 325 Million People visited the state sites last year. Over the next 90 minutes, we will feature a mixture of Natural Beauty and history at eight different parks around the country. We begin just outside cleveland, situated along the cayuga river, we will learn how the canal system here plays a major role in our nations westward expansion in the 18 thirties and forties. The ohio and eerie canal is part of a two canal system that was put in place in the early years of america. Built between 1825 and 1832. Its basically a water transportation route that connected lake erie with the ohio river. It was part of a larger idea, a National Water transportation route. In the early days of america, we had 13 colonies all situated right along the atlantic seaboard. Our leaders at that time saw a problem. That problem was we n
Order. I ask unanimous consent that the chair declare a recess at any time during todays hearing. Without objection so ordered. I ask unanimous consent that [ inaudible ] the subcommittee be permitted to sit with the subcommittee at todays hearing and ask questions. Without objection so ordered. This is a hybrid hearing i want to remind members of key regulations from the House Committee on rules to ensure that the hearing goes mooths smoothly. Members must be visible on screen for the purposes of identification when joining this hearing. Members must also continue to use the video function on todays Software Platform cisco web x for the remainder of the time attending this hearing unless experiencing connectivity issues or other technical problems. If a member is experiencing any connectivity issues or problems, please inform the Committee Staff as soon as possible so you can receive assistance. A chat function is available for members on the web x platform for this purpose and member
The press. Every saturday at 8 00 p. M. Eastern. Lectures in history is also available as a podcast. Find it where you listen to podcasts. Between 1892 and 1954, about 12 Million Immigrants seeking a new life in america were taken to ellis island for screenings. Millions of americans visit ellis island and the statue of liberty. On american artifacts, we visit Ellis Island Immigration Museum to learn about the immigrant experience. Good morning. My name is peter urban and im a park ranger for the National Park service. This island is the place where their american story began. 12 to 13 million americans came to this island and to this building in order to be given the okay to go out and start their lives in the late 1800s and early 1900s. A lot of people dont know about ellis island before that time. Today were 27 acres in size. But in the original form, it was 3 acres. Small island in the middle of the harbor. For most of its life, it was a military installation, first as a fort durin
Between 1892 and 1954, about 12 Million Immigrants seeking a new life in america were taken to ellis island for processing, questioning and health screening. Today, millions of americans take ferry boats each year to visit ellis island and the statue of liberty. Up next on American History tv american artifacts, we visit Ellis Island Immigration Museum to learn about the immigrant experience. Good morning, my name is peter urban and im a park ranger for the National Park service here at ellis island. This island for Many Americans is the place where their american story began. 12 to 13 million americans came to this island and to this building in order to be given the ok to go out and start their lives in the late 1800s and early 1900s. A lot of people dont know about alice island before that time, so let me talk briefly about ellis island itself. Today, we are 27 acres in size. But in the original form this island was, it was three acres. A small island in the middle of the harbor, ba
The National Constitution Center Hosted a discussion with legal scholars on the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment. Guaranteeing women the right to vote. It was moderated by jeffrey rosen, president of the ncc. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the National Constitution center. And to todays version of americas town hall. I am jeffrey rosen, the president of this wonderful institution. And as folks who have joined us before know, we begin our programs by reciting together the National Constitution centers inspiring mission. So we can prepare ourselves for the learning ahead. Here we go. Recite virtually after me. The National Constitution center is the only institution in america chartered by congress to increase awareness and understanding of the u. S. Constitution among the American People on a nonpartisan basis. Beautiful. That is a wonderful recitation, and before we begin, i want to provide a quick plug for our next town hall on august 4th, please join us for the 2020 annual S