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You are looking at a time left you recorded by the library of congress showing the process of constructing the exhibition riis, revealing how the other half lives. Tvt on American History artifacts. We learn about the life of the danish born journalist, social reformer and photographer. This program is just under an hour. This exhibition reveals how the other half lives is a copresentation by the museum of the city of new york. It is the first time that the collections of the library of theress ...

It is directed by an africanamerican and narrated by Ricardo Montalban. [indiscernible talking] Ricardo Montalban there are many things in the history of the world that were thought to be impossible. [indiscernible] Ricardo Montalban as the earth speeds along the sun at 60,000 miles per hour, we are coming to realize more and more many of the obstacles and problems that daily confront us are in reality merely opportunities. Opportunities to break free of ancient taboos. And we are discovering fr...

Jacob riis revealing how the other half lives. Next on American History tvs artifacts, we learn about the life of the danish born journalist, social reformer, and photographer. This program is just under an hour. I am a curator of this exhibit. I am a historian. Jacob riis was born in 1849 in denmark. He was the son of a schoolteacher and was basically raised in this very beautiful small town in denmark. He was a rebellious youth and even though he was the son of a teacher, he was not a good stu...

I would definitely look to neils book to start out with. All right. One more plug for him. And also the state library. Very good reference at the state library. I would like to close. We have just really a minute left and ask you the question. Support our thesis. What was the legacy, whats the importance to America Today of james g. Blaine having been a politician here . I think his influence as secretary of state was very important. Its a great legacy. His desire to build some kind of cohesion ...

I think both real and imagined. There was always mentioned that he might have been more hypochondriac than reality. By the same token by 1892, he was exhausted both physically and mentally and in fact the campaign of 1892 was looming and there was some talk of his being nominated for president. He really wasnt up to it. And he bowed out. He gave only one speech during the campaign on behalf of the reelection of harrison and then early in 1893, he died at his home in washington. Where is he burie...

Ho you are looking at some of the images from the 1884 president ial electionthey discud his time. 1884 against cleveland. Ironically, in 1876, it was b laine who prevented Ulysses Grant from making a comeback and winning a third term. Besides being secretary of state for James Garfield and Chester Arthur he was secretary of state under three president s. What else did he do . He was a speaker of the house. He was a governor. He changed some of the rules in the house. The speakers are always cha...

Here on cspan, newsmakers is next with republican ngressman Mac Thornberry of texas. 8 00, a conversation with a vanity fair columnist on q a. On newsmakers, we are joined by congressman Mac Thornberry of texas, chairman of the House Armed Services committee and on wednesday saw his defense policy bill passed in the house. To help with our questions today we are joined by a reporter from the washington took washington post. The bill did pass wednesday night, but now he had toward the next stage ...

Ladies and gentlemen, please help me welcome the National Direct their of the freedom are youill stop encouraged . Are you feeling it . You understand now why we pulled and invited people to participate, at least for me, incredibly encouraging to hear and see and feel and reach out and touched the actual people who carry the very burdens that we ourselves carry and our own hearts and minds. So thank you for those remarks. Making it happen. As the senator just told us. It is a different animal. I...

These young people just starting out in their adult lives. [cheering] tremendous problems. We will completely rebuild our depleted military. [cheering] and the countries that we protecting at a massive cost to us will be asked to pay their fair share. [cheering] we will take care of our great veterans like they have never been taken care of before. [cheering] my justreleased 10 point plan has released received tremendous better support. We will guarantee those who serve this country will be able...

, call 202 ts 7488002. Cleveland residents, want to hear from you. 202 7488003. Orn us on twitter, cspanwj, go to facebook. Com cspan. We will get your calls just a minute. This is your chance to tell the republicans that are gathering here in cleveland what you think should be done to make america safe again. For thisheir theme afternoon, the kick off the 1 00 p. M. Eastern. More on washington with this weekends convention. Is makehe overall theme America Great again, that has been donald trump...