pictures of gay couples kissing and embracing under the headline equal dignity. the culmination of decades of activism that set off jubilation and airful embraces tearful embraces. many a times follow-up, there was revelry is and soul searching on gay pride day. such cities as new york city and san francisco promised a sort of social catharsis of bicoastal toast to the nation s rapid shift on gay rights and an extended curtain call for the movement that drove it. now, the washington post front page story said the decision rewarded years of legal work by same-sex marriage advocates and pointed to the vexing challenge now facing republican presidential candidates and the gop itself, how to get in step with modern america. we also looked at the coverage of the original 1973 roe v. wade decision, and while it was overshadowed by the death of lbj, it reflects that newspapers mainly took a just the facts approach. the washington post quoted the majority, then the minority
The Vice Presidency, which as you know surprised him, he always respected the role of the press. All right. Andrea mitchell joining us by phone. Andrea, appreciate that. And again, just continuing our coverage here. It is 1 00 in the east. We continue our coverage of the death of former president George Herbert walker bush, americas 41st commander in chief. He has died at the age of 94. That word came to us now just over an hour ago, the word being passed from a statement from his son, george w. Bush. We are joined by Hallie Jackson. Let me start with you because we have heard from the current im sorry. That is my mistake. We will be hearing from her in a minute. We are going to pause here just for a few seconds because were going to be joined by our Network Affiliates and pick up the network coverage. This is an nbc news special report. Steve kegeorge h. W. Bush has away at the age of 94. That word coming to us just over an hour ago. A Statement Released by his son, the 43rd president
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