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Richard norton smith, why did you call your book that you wrote 35 years ago uncommon man . Well, its taken, actually, from the title of a relatively famous hoover speech about the uncommon man. Remember, Vice President henry wallace, who was the second of fdrs Vice President s, gave a famous speech in 1942, i believe, maybe43, about the century of the common man. And wallace, from a left of center perspective, was projecting, in effect, the goals and ambitions of the generation that was fighting world war ii. And it wasnt enough simply to defeat the nazis, but to create at home a true democra...

Corner. President truman continues his swing around the circuit. The chief executive get a president. He writes to the home of his own his old friend cactus aand its a war record warm welcome on route to. He visits the alamo. The historic shrine of texas independence. In austin, a big crowd to greet the president as he continues his campaign for the lone star states 23 electoral votes. On his tour, the president spoke and visited with sam rayburn, former soup e. Deweys Campaign Manager and the confidence they had early on. Take a look. Champagne flows freely. Victory is in the air. The first r...

Cspan3, created by americas Cable Television companies as a Public Service and brought to you today by your television provider. I come here tonight to the Al Smith Dinner knowing im the underdog in the final weeks. If you know where to look, there are signs of hope. Even in the most unexpected places, even in this room full of proud manhattan democrats, i cant i cant shake that feeling that some people here are pulling for me. [ applause ] im delighted to see you here tonight, hilary. [ laughter ] i was thrilled to get this invitation and i feel at home here because its often been said that i...

It came to actual speaking time, President Trump and former Vice President joe biden were pretty evenly matched. Donald trump with just over 39 minutes. Joe biden with just under 38 minutes of speaking time. When it came to those interruptions, slate trying to track each one of those interruptions last night. Jeremy stoll is a reporter. He notes President Trump interrupted the former Vice President 128 times. That number dwarfs the 51 times he interrupted Hillary Clinton in their first president ial debate in 2016. Biden interrupted dozens of times, but it was no match for President Trumps int...

Next step is portland, oregon. He makes another stirring bid for the northwest ballots. Well, it appears he has at least one hardened supporter. Those are some of the regions finest salmon specificitiments. Well know soon. November is just around the corner. President truman continues his swing. The chief executive gets a present which he said will be on the white house lawn for the next four years. He rides to the home of his old friend, cactus jack, for a real texas breakfast and and gets a warm welcome. Later, he visits the alamo. A shrine of texas independence. In austin, a big crowd meets...