Protected civil rights writ large. So this is going to require a longterm bipartisan commitment. But not just from us in washington but folks in the state capitals, city halls, and Police Departments across the country. Because ultimately its the local officials that have the responsibility to hire and fire the police chief, to make sure that bad Police Officers are removed from the force. And thats where the nearterm responsibility needs to lie, because we dont have that capability here. But we do believe, i do believe there are concrete steps we can take right now to address the racial injustices that were exposed once again with the death of mr. Floyd. So i appreciate senator scott and leader mcconnell for responding to this crisis with the urgency that it deserves, and im proud to be part of this effort in the senate. Mr. President , i yield the floor. The presiding officer the clerk will call the roll. Quorum call the presiding officer the senator from. The presiding officer the s
Wilson S Creek National Battlefield Site Pass
The Battle of Wilson’s Creek on August 10, 1861 was the second major battle of the Civil War, and the first fought west of the Mississippi River. The engagement placed Missouri in the middle of the national conflict and brought the state to national attention with the death of the first Union general, Nathaniel Lyon. The battle and the well-preserved battlefield mark an important but painful milestone in Missouri and U.S. history. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield features a 5-mile self-guided driving tour, walking trails to key battle sites, and the historic Ray House. The newly renovated Visitor Center and Museum features a collection of artifacts considered to be one of the finest public held museum collections representing the Trans- Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War.