Thank you very much. Youre watching American History tv, 48 hours of rogramming on American History every weekend on cspan 3. Cspan s on twitter at history for information on our programs, andoming keep one the latest history news. 1944 amidst in world war ii, president franklin campaigned for the fourth and final term as president. Weintraub ley discusses the wartime election and deteriorating health. His book is final victory. This was recorded in the National Portrait gallery in and itss a little under an hour. My book is called final victory. It suggests there was nothing victories in his life. Actually, that was not the case. State two terms as a senator from new york state. He became assistant secretary of world war i. Ng he then was chosen to be the Vice President ial candidate when democratic ticket in 1920 when the democrats were sure to lose. And they lost. He lost with them. Ut he he thought that this would only energize his career. He had national visibility. And do oing to
Celebration in gaza tonight after a ceasefire deal between israel and hamas militants. The truce does not have a time limit, under the egyptian brokered deal israelis to ease imports in gaza including aid, and material for reconstruction. That seven week war has killed over 2200 people, the vast majority of them palestinians. It is an unspeakable act police say 50 to 60 veterans graves were desecrated and american flags were burn at two bensalem township cemeteries this most recent incident happened overnight. Eyewitness News Reporter walt hunter is live at Bensalem Police headquarters with the very latest, walt. Reporter police say they were buried with full military honors but in death, they have been dishonored by vandals, who desecrated 50 to 60 veterans grave sight is here in bensalem in the past month. The american flags flying next to those graves, piled up and burned. Their grave markers list, the wars, and the honors that they earned fighting for our country. But here, in the
First jillian mele has traffic. We made it to 6 00 a. M. Without accidents and unfortunately we have our first accident of the morning in northeast philadelphia. This is a live look. You can see quite a scene out here. Eastbound side of woodhaven road. Near the boulevard. One lane of traffic is getting by. Use caution heading out in that direction. Its something well continue to follow. Route 22 at airport road is free of accidents. Some longterm construction. And speaking of construction, we still have some on the new jersey turnpike. Its out there right now southbound between pennsylvania turnpike exit 6 and Burlington Mount Holly exit 5. The left lane is blocked and expected to be blocked until 7 00 this morning. Keep that in mind. Average speeds on the new jersey turnpike in the 50s and 60s right now. As far as other majors in new jersey, 42 freeway is looking good. 55 is quiet. No accidents on the majors in delaware and taking mass transit, everything is on or close to schedule. T
To their bodies. Now, their throats were slit, according to homicide. Their faces, their wrist and ankles all covered with duct tape. Sources also tell us, inside the bag that you see forensics leaving with is other evidence they are trying to connect to dna. But right now, homicide tells us their investigation into the socalled drug nexus case has led them to several houses in southwest philadelphia and eventually, the suspects. They have obviously means. They have a lot of money and we a lot of different locations they lived at through the years. Right now, we dont know where theyre at or where theyre headed. Your message to them . That we are in the process of finding out who you are and we will be coming to get you very shortly. Reporter we were also told that the victim who is 23 is now in critical condition. His family fearing for his life. We are going to stay on top of this investigation. Any updates, you will know them as soon as we have them. Live for now outside police headq
Temperatures up to 90 degrees in philadelphia. And it is going to be nice and sunny this morning. Our skies are clear currently in philadelphia. Thats a live view from the adventure aquarium. Now were back where we were yesterday morning at 70 degrees in philadelphia. 66 in trenton. 65 degrees in wilmington and 50s for millville. Sunshine will be bright. 72 degrees at 7 00. 77 at 9 00. And then into the 80s this afternoon. Well also be watching the radar screen because some areas may see a shower later today. Looking at the future weather to show you where those are most likely to pop up when we come back but first jillian mele has traffic. No accidents on the majors. We do have some construction. Thats southbound 95. We are dealing with lane restrictions there. That construction is not causing any delays. Heading into delaware, 495 all is quiet. This is a live look at philadelphia pike. 95 is looking good with no accidents to report there. For drivers in new jersey this morning look f