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Even if you get one of these in 20 or one in 50, everyone is going to know about this. everyone on the hill right now is look agent this news. and it's going to change the way they behave and the way they vote. >> well, i think this is the first time since 1899. >> yep. >> that a sitting majority leader in the house has been defeated. so this is big news. and i think the art -- two things. the argument about whether the tea party is on the rise or has fallen is a little bit silly. the fact is all the motive, power in the republican party now is with the tea party. >> all of it. >> and it's not...

Distinct title in the united states. her story is a true journey. our gary tuchman has more. >> reporter: a baby born in the 21st century, his great-great grandmother born in the 19th century. she is one of the last five known people in the world born in the 1800s. she lives with her daughter, thelma, how old are you if you don't mind me asking. >> well, in november i'll be 77 years old. >> and you are her little girl? >> i am her little girl. >> her mother was born may 23rd, 1899. this is her 115th birthday. what is the secret to living to 115? >> the lord. the father above. he got everything...

In a minute we'll meet a congressman who will tell you why. but, first, a michigan woman just marked a milestone. she turned 115 years old and she holds a distinct title in the u.s. her story is a true american journey. here's gary tuchman. >> that's the youngest one. >> reporter: a baby born in the 21st century. his great, great-grandmother born in the 19th century. geraldine is the oldest living people in america and one of the last known people born in the 1800s. she lives with her daughter, thelma. how old are you, if you don't mind me asking. >> in november i'll be 77 years old. >> repo...

She was born may 23rd, 1899. the oldest in america and the second-oldest in the world. happy birthday. and looking at the memory wall. memorial day weekend is a time to remember our fallen heros. u.s. navy veteran and two-time memory champion ron white memorized all the names of those lost in afghanistan. 2200 name, and the order they passed away, first and last name and the rank. good morning. >> good morning. thank you for having me here. >> you have been touring the country for how long doing and what's the message you're trying to send? >> this is the 12th time i've done it. it's been sa...

Amazingly she is turning 115 years old today. >> that is something. >> that is not a typo. >> she has been the oldest living american since she was 113. we're told by the experts she is just the 31st person ever to turn 115 years old. congratulations to her. >> you brought up a good point during our facebook tease about her. >> 1899. >> that's right. >> there may never be another person born in the 1800s around. >> that's it. >> there is a 116-year-old man in japan as well. >> that's right. these are the only two that we know of. there might be a couple more, but 1800s, that's it. pretty crazy...