Vips come into this space just as they did in Lyndon Johnsons day. But its not open to our visitors on a daily basis. And the remarkable thing about this space is its really a living, breathing artifact. It hasnt changed at all since president johnson died in january 1973. Theres a document in the corner of this room signed among others, the the then archivist of the United States and Lady Bird Johnson telling my predecessors, myself and my successors that nothing in this room can change. So were here at the 100 block of congress avenue in austin. To my left just down the block is the river, the colorado river. And this is an important Historic Site in the citys history because this is where waterloo, austins predecessor, was. It consisted of a cluster of cabins occupied by four or five families, including the fame of jay carol. Im standing about the same spot where the the cabin was, and this is where lamar was staying when he and the rest of the men got wind of this big buffalo herd
Cspan 3 American History tv. Each week American History tvs reel america brings you archival films to take you on a journey through the 20th century. Produced by frank capra, the negro soldier is a 1944 documentary intended to encourage africanamericans to enlist in the u. S. Army during world war ii the film traces the history of africanamerican contributions to society, during war and peace. Beginning with the revolutionary war, then showing their work as teachers, judges, scientists, artists, musicians, athletes, and soldiers. In 2011, this 40minute film was chosen to be preserved in the National Film registry of the library of congress and was recently restored by the national archives. Since jesus came into my heart thank you soldier. My prepared text today was to have been make thy name be remembereded edin all generations. I think im going to from my prepared sermon. While i was listening to the sergeants solo, i kept looking up at our service flag. I was thinking of the men who