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Senators, ambassador, im the canadian ambassador to the United States. Id like to thank the people of maryland and baltimore for hosting us tonight for this commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the starspangled banner. You should be very, very proud. [ applause ] governor and mayor, we have been treated royally here in your harbor throughout these commemorations. But as a canadian, you should know that the starspangled banner is played quite often in competition in canada. When the orioles are in toronto or when the flyers are there, we play the canadian anthem and the american anthem and...

Competition in canada. When the orioles are in toronto or when the flyers are there, we play the canadian anthem and the american anthem and then we get at it. I have to admit to you, i have to admit that sometimes when we compete at the Olympic Games and we do not come out on top and you are getting the gold medal presented to it the United States of america and we stand at attention when the flag is raised, we grind our teeth in respect when that happens. We have been friends. We have been allies ever since the war of 1812. We both claim we won the war of 1812. Canada was a little under esti...

Vips come into this space just as they did in Lyndon Johnsons day. But its not open to our visitors on a daily basis. And the remarkable thing about this space is its really a living, breathing artifact. It hasnt changed at all since president johnson died in january 1973. Theres a document in the corner of this room signed among others, the the then archivist of the United States and Lady Bird Johnson telling my predecessors, myself and my successors that nothing in this room can change. So were here at the 100 block of congress avenue in austin. To my left just down the block is the river, t...

This picture was photographed in combat zones by cameronmen of the mediterranean allied forces and by pilots of the 12th air force who joined missions against the enemy, operated automatic cameras in that plane. Behind the pilot, shooting forward and back. Under the wing. In the wing. Timed with the guns. In the wheel well. In the instrument panel. Photographing the pilot himself. The commander counter of the United States air force is general carl spots has asked me to tell you something about this picture. I dont think i can do any better than just to read from his telegram to me. Thunderbol...

Cspan 3 American History tv. Each week American History tvs reel america brings you archival films to take you on a journey through the 20th century. Produced by frank capra, the negro soldier is a 1944 documentary intended to encourage africanamericans to enlist in the u. S. Army during world war ii the film traces the history of africanamerican contributions to society, during war and peace. Beginning with the revolutionary war, then showing their work as teachers, judges, scientists, artists, musicians, athletes, and soldiers. In 2011, this 40minute film was chosen to be preserved in the Na...