Josiah ladies and gentlemen, my name is josiah bunting. I am with the friends of the National World war ii memorial. It is a wonderful privilege and pleasure to welcome all of you here this morning at a time in our National History which we must always commemorate with great feeling. My mission this morning is to introduce our introducer [laughter] josiah if you will give me just one moment George Marshall , who was head of the army in the Second World War, had a friendship through the mails with douglas freeman. Freeman was recognized then, and probably still is, as our foremost historian of the civil war. He wrote a great biography of general washington and general lee and of course lees lieutenants. Rick atkinson, who it is my pleasure to introduce, is the foremost historian of the Second World War, and his stature among us whominds of those of write or read history is approximately the same as that as douglas freeman, for those of you who are civil war students. He is a member of t
President nixons opening of china. This was hosted by friends of the National World war ii memorial. Ladies and gentlemen, my name is josiah bunting. I am with the friends of the National World war ii memorial. It is a wonderful privilege and pleasure to welcome all of you here this morning, at a time in our National History which we commemorate with great feeling. My mission this morning is to introduce our introducer [laughter] josiah if you will give me just George Marshall had a friendship through the douglas freeman. Freeman was recognized then, and probably still is, as our foremost historian of the civil war. He wrote a great biography of general washington and general lees lieutenants. Atkinson, who it is my pleasure to injured deuce, is the foremost historian of the Second World War, and his stature among those who write or read history is approximately as douglas that freeman, for those of you who civil war students. He is a member of the friends board. It is an honor to intr
Even a little more rain could mean trouble. Big concern why you are filling up on sandbags . To keep the hill from sliding into my neighbors house. I have water running off from the top of my driveway. They are not threatening to overflow banks even with todays rain. There is no expectation they will pose any problem. If you do have to be out on the roads this evening, especially coming through the Santa Cruz Mountains, keep in mind the storms are passing through and they can cause patches of foggy driving conditions with really limited visibility. If you do have to drive, be careful out there and merry christmas. Im sergio quintana, abc 7 news. Dan right on both counts. John alston continues live in downtown napa. We have been watching the river for days, how does it look tonight . Reporter its fine right now after a day of rain its stopped for the time being. Behind me is a bloated napa river but well within the banks. This area is very saturated. The storm has brought some flooding
Breaking news in San Francisco, a manhole cover explodes in the downtown area. Some streets are closed. Well have a live report. As the wet christmas around the bay area. Steady rain throughout the day and heavier rain and winds are expected tonight. Im Spencer Christian. Taking a look at live do7 her and rainfall and thunderstorm or two just offshore. Ill show you when we expect that to hit land. The weather didnt stop people from making special christmas deliveries and firefighters put big smiles on young faces. Another storm is moving in with heavy rain in some parts of the bay area. A few people were out with rain gear on. We are expecting gusty winds and possible thunderstorm tonight. Here is what it looks like on the golden gate bridge. Very messy outside. Good evening. Merry christmas, im dan ashley. This Christmas Day we are on storm watch. We have Live Team Coverage with reporters in key trouble spots in the north bay and Santa Cruz Mountains. Lets begin with Spencer Christian