The story all within the context of one of the truly Landmark Events of the 20th century. An event that embodied justice over tierney. I chose a letter that i hope embodies that. I prefer to pass my time with you rather than reading or doing anything. Theres so much on my mind at all times. I had a nice letter from judge thanking me for a picture. He said he showed it to judge jennings who showed interest but made to comment. He said its the greatest trial in history and while it seems long to me now, in a few years i would look back with great satisfaction, by the way, be sure to read the article in the ladys home journal for june. Its a good thing, i think, and it gives you some idea of how important the proceeding is. Its a great importance to everyone and someday will be recognized as a great landmark and struggle of mankind for peace. Its the highest calling of the Legal Profession and im proud of my part in it. Because its meant and continues to mean sacrifice and struggle, i fee
The story of how africanamericans come to congress in the 19th century is not one a lot of people are familiar with. We actually have 22 africanamericans serve between 1870 and 1901. 20 in the house. 2 in the senate. Largely a house story. And it has to do with the role of congress during the civil war, and in the decade after. During the civil war there were a group of radicals in congress, radicals, because they believed in the equality of africanamericans, and wanted to create a society in the south after the war that was a multiracial society. These were radicals in the house, like thaddeus stephens, who was chairman of the ways and Means Committee and a very powerful leader. Also people like henry winter davis. Washburn. In the Senate People like Charles Sumner and benjamin wade. And they really drove the agenda and pushed the Lincoln Administration to not only prosecute the war more vigorously but also to have a reconstruction after the war that was one that was not so lenient to
America is in the war. And why did that touch you so much. Because we knew that it was going to lose it. What did that mean for you and hungry. I was 18 yes. But with that interview with the late author john lewis. It was born 20 years ago. Over 230 of the leading nonfiction and fiction authors of our time have appeared on in depth. Just to name a few. Over the next three hours our goals is to review the last 20 years of indepth but also to ask you a couple of questions here they are. Who was your favorite indepth gas what book are you reading now and who is your favorite Nonfiction Author. And thats what will be talking about. We will be showing you some video from the last 20 years as well. Heres how you can dial in on the 20th anniversary of indepth. For those of you in the east and central time zones if you live in the mountain and Pacific Pacific time zones. And you can text him what your thoughts are as well. 7488903. Please include your first name in your city if you would. On s
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Marjorie to the green from her Committee Assignments over Conspiracy Theories she has since renounced and now the democratic swat speaking out about how vulnerable they feel in the wake of the Capitol Hill Riot and having to work among republican lawmakers they claim to be violently dangerous. Nancy pelosi giving them 60 minutes to express their lived experience and share their emotions on house for tonight. Democratic congressman Dean Phillips says he is realizing how especially frightening the rights mustve been for his nonwhite colleagues. Im here tonight to say to my Brothers And Sisters in congress and all around our country i am sorry. I am sorry. I had never understood, really understood what privilege really means. It took a Violent Mob Of Insurrectionist and a Lightning Bolt moment in this very room. Shannon Breaking News Correspondent Trace Gallagher start us off with a story we are hearing and some skeptics who say they arent all completely effectual. The back and forth betw