Did not say whether he has tested negative, but did clear him to resume campaign activities. The president tipped his distance from supporters, but others did not. Reporter President Trump had plenty to say to his supporters gathered on the white house lawn. We are starting very big with our rallies and with our everything, we cannot allow our country to become a socialist nation. We cannot let that happen. Reporter the speech marking the first time the president held an event since returning from Walter Reed Medical Center monday. The white house says the president s health continues to improve, officials have not yet sent if the president has tested negative for coronavirus. Ordination is going to defeat this terrible china virus. The vaccine is coming out very quickly in record time, it is coming out very soon. Reporter the president kept his distance from the crowd by speaking from a balcony, the crowd itself did not social distance, but most people were spotted wearing masks. Demo
This discussion. You can see the rest of it on cspan. Org. Going live as maritime administrator mark busby is talking about defense funding, live coverage on cspan2. Retired navy admiral mark busby. I would like to welcome the general officers and the many distinguished guests that are with us this morning. Welcome to our industry partners, leaders of industry and others for your continued support of this event in the navy league as a whole, General Dynamics is pleased to sponsor the special topic breakfast. These events and venues for the Defense Industry to interface with government requirements and acquisition professionals, something that we value. General dynamics thanks you for your participation and we thank General Dynamics for their support. Now back to our special guest. Are you ready, admiral . Admiral mark busby was sworn in as maritime administrator on august 8, 2017. Prior to his appointment he served as president of the National Defense transportation association. A posi
When washington burned tells the often forgotten story of august 24th, 1814, when the British Forces captured washington and threatened the survival of our young nation. Perhaps no single day in United States history was as threatening to the survival our nation as that when the British Forces captured washington. This unique moment have significantly altered nations path forward. But the event and the reasons it happened are little. Remember and little discussed, which is why were so to have dr. Watson here to talk with us. When washington burned narrates the British Campaign and the american missteps that led to the fall of the capital city, but also tells the redeeming story of courageous young clerks and a bold first lady who risked lives to save priceless documents, including the United States constitution. So who is dr. Watson . He was born in harrisburg, attended schools in nearby hershey, educated at virginia tech, where he was a member of the football hall and the track teams.
Good evening. I am delighted and really honored to be here to talk about the battle for life champlain in 1814. Been thinking about for several years have i seen the bicentennial coming. I have not been a student of the war of 18 well my whole life. I of 1812 my whole life. I connected with the shipwrecks through Lake Champlain. Over the last several years, we have been traveling with our our Reach Program in interpreting the war of 1812, knowing that in 1914, we were going to have an opportunity to talk about the things that happened here, which we think are really very important and very special. Its also important to acknowledge that september 11 is a powerful date in history. I spoke to my elderly mom today in new york city, and she told me she was watching tv where they were reciting the names of all the folks who lost their lives back in. My brother, my cousin, my dad, all of those losses that hap pened. I feel for that. In fact, in the aftermath of 9 11, i was traumatized enough
The battle of Lake Champlain was important. In my opinion, arthur cohn is the best person to explain why that is so. You know him from his career at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. I am most pleased he accepted an invitation to speak to us on the exact 200th anniversary of the battle. And to include the battles shipwreck legacy as part of the program. I understand that art will take a few audience questions after his presentation. Lets welcome art. [applause] thank you. Thank you. Good evening. I am delighted and really honored to be here to talk about the battle for Lake Champlain in 1814. Been thinking about for several years as i have seen the bicentennial coming. I have not been a student of the war of 1812 my whole life. I connected with it through the shipwrecks through Lake Champlain. I knew it mostly through this place. Over the last several years, we have been traveling with our Outreach Program and interpreting the war of 1812, knowing that in 1814, we were going to have