Checkbook tv. Org for schedule. Elaine white is the author o and the author of this book and august 1920 tell us about i it. This is a sleepy Southern City in the middle of summer the legislature usually in recess. It is the time when you sit on tiyour porch and for several weeks in the summer of 1920 because tennessee might be the last inn deciding state that women across the country and then its all coming down. How many women were in america at that time . About 26 million women and as we know for africanamerican women and native american women but jim crow laws in the south bay denied the votes that 27 million women the politicians are worried about it there was an election the governor isct very worried he is up for reelection so it was a political freeforall to the legislature in nashville spin before we get to the characters involved. In fact what i write about of the participants in this political bellow right in their memoirs how hot it is and especially for the women coming d
New information tonight. Authorities say they found a note inside the suspects rented truck ton night we have team coverage. Chris oconnell starts us off as details continue to break hours after the carnage life now in our operations center. Chris, that note confirmed the man pledged his allegiance to isis. Reporter that is right, lucy. Police now are looking at the man they say mowed down more than a dozen pedestrians in the middle of the afternoon in what they say now is the deadliest terrorist attack since 9 11. Tonight, investigators pouring over the rented home depot pickup truck in Lower Manhattan. The truck that mowed down dozens of bikers and pedestrians on a chaotic halloween afternoon on one of the most popular bike trails in the country. She just kept screaming and, it was reporter tonight at least eight are dead an dozen injured. The Associated Press has identified the driver as 29yearold Sayfullo Saipov of florida. This was an act of terror. And a particularly cowardly act
The race, to Richard Nixons victory over Hubert Humphrey in the general election. During the cold war, they made films to promote American Society and democracy. They couldnt be shown in the u. S. Until 12 years after they were produced. This half hour film is courtesy of the national archives. The political situation here in New Hampshire, the rest of the country is still watching us. Once every four years when the United States turns its attention to choosing leader, a small snowy state in the northeastern corner of the country becomes the Political Center of the nation. The final campaigning is under way in the New Hampshire president ial primary coming up next tuesday. On the republican side, Richard Nixon is urging New Hampshire republicans to give him a big seco sendoff in his quest. It signals the start by holding the first primary election of the year. So the man who then wanted to be president , Richard Nixon, George Romney and senator eugene mccarthy, dry National Attention t
[ applause ] so i call you forth, i call forth that basic goodness that is there. I call you to risk the hard path of greatness. And i say to america, put aside recrimination and descension. Turn away from violence and hatred. Believe, believe in what america can do, and believe in what america can be. And with the help of that vast unfrightened dedicated faithful majority of americans, i say to this Great Convention tonight and to this great nation of ours, i am ready to lead our country. [ applause ] American History tv in prime time continues tonight with a look at the life and legacy of 1968 president ial candidate Hubert Humphrey. Thats followed by Hubert Humphreys 1968 democratic president ial nomination acceptance speech. Later, road to the white house rewind of the 1968 president ial campaign. Road to the white house rewind brings you arrest kai value coverage of president ial races. Up next, a u. S. Information agency film on the 1968 campaign titled a private decision. It chr
It depends most of all upon the will and the faith and the dedication and the wisdom of the american people. [ applause ] and i know as you know there is an essential strength in the american people. And tonight, i call you. I call you, the american people, not to be of one mind but to be of one spirit. I call you, the american people, not to a life of false security, false promises and ease, but to a new sense of purpose, a new dedication, and a new commitment. Remember that those who founded this republic said that in order to secure these inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. I submit, my fellow americans, we dare do no less in our time if this republic is to survive. So, i call you forth. I call forth that basic goodness that is there. I call you to risk the hard path of greatness, and i say to america, put aside recrimination and dissension. Turn away from violence and hatred. Believe. B