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Im jamie colby, and today im in wilmington, North Carolina. Its known for its gorgeous beaches and its great surfing, but it was also the last confederate port city to fall during the civil war, so it is fitting that im here to meet an heir whose ancestor became famous in defeat at the Highwater Mark of the confederacy. My name is George Edward pickett v. Im the greatgreatgrandson of general george e. Pickett of gettysburg fame. And i never knew exactly what that would bring to my family fame, fortune, or dishonor. George who goes by his middle name, ed has invited me to his home. Hi, ed. Hi. ...

We also take your calls and you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. Washington journal is next. Host good morning and welcome to washington journal. The New York Times is reporting that President Donald Trump paid 750 dollars in federal income taxes year he won the presidency and another 750 the first year of his presidency. The president is still refusing to make his taxes public, as is tradition for those running for the nations highest office. The president has called the story fake news. We want to know what you think about it. The question of the day is the New York Times s...

We are back with rick wilson, the cofounder of the antitrump group the Lincoln Project. He is here to discuss with us why his Group Opposes preston trumps reelection. Pspresident trum reelection. How are you doing . Guest i am good. Host remind us of the purpose of the Lincoln Project and for the viewers who want to know, where do you get your funding . Guest are funding comes from the National Grassroots with over 500,000 donors. We have a few major donors trade almost all of our fundraising as come through small dollar donations and people who want a voice that is able to attack donald trump...

Now in American History tv. A conversation marking patriots they. A massachusetts state holiday commemorating the battles of lexington and concord in 1775. We will hear a portrayal of Thomas Jefferson discussing the events that led to the 13 colonies breaking away from Great Britain. Oh my, well i finished. Good afternoon indeed. To all of our friends, welcome once again to our house, to monte carlo. Mr. Light, as you refer of course to patriots they, so we have heard it now referred to ourselves in virginia. Nothing could please as more in virginia to be reminded, if you will, about our initi...

Portrays Thomas Jefferson. We wanted to do something a little bit different this week. Given the National Conversation and given events all around us, we know that 2020 has been a challenging year. Monticello has been closed for months. We reopen this weekend. In recent weeks in the united states, millions of people all over the country are actively fighting for equity against different forms of racial injustice. Whether its racially motivated Police Violence or racially motivated monuments of memories. Its a conversation that we must engage in. Working here at monticello, we are a sight of me...