Settled deep in the Black Hills of western South Dakota, Mount Rushmore teaches visitors about the birth, growth, development, and preservation of the United States through the four U.S. presidents depicted in the mountain carving. Maureen McGee-Ballinger, chief of interpretation and education with the National Park Service, shared the history of this iconic site.
The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a virtual briefing on violence against protesters and journalists in the wake of the death of George Floyd. Speakers included protesters and journalists who were shot by police during peaceful demonstrations, including LaToya Ratlieff, great-niece of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, who described being shot in the face with rubber bullets by police. Rep. Raskin (D-MD), who chairs the subcommittee, also commented on the actions of the National Guard against protesters convening near the White House on June 1. In his opening remarks, he said the president's actions at St. John's Church that evening amid the violence against protesters,was the "most grotesque photo op in the history of the United States."
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch discussed the future of diplomacy and answered questions from students at Indiana University's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies.
Settled deep in the Black Hills of western South Dakota, Mount Rushmore teaches visitors about the birth, growth, development, and preservation of the United States through the four U.S. presidents depicted in the mountain carving. Maureen McGee-Ballinger, chief of interpretation and education with the National Park Service, shared the history of this iconic site.
Ron Chernow talked about his book Alexander Hamilton, which was adapted into a Broadway musical. Mr. Chernow spoke about the success of the show, written by and starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, and about his experiences as the show's historical consultant.
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society presented its 2017 Freedom Award to playwright and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda for his work on the musical "Hamilton." Mr. Miranda spoke at the ceremony in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall. Other speakers were House minority leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California), Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska).
Former Vice President and presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden addressed the virtual assembly of the National Education Association. He asked union members for their support in the upcoming presidential election, and laid out his plan for boosting federal support for public schools and the teachers and other workers who staff them in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to his remarks, Mr. Biden also answered questions from two teachers and one school paraprofessional, all members of the association.
President Trump spoke briefly with reporters at Joint Base Andrews on his way to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota where he's is scheduled to speak at a 4th of July celebration.
Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) speaks with the Washington Post's Jonathan Capehart about police and criminal justice reform. Sen. Harris is considered a potential running mate for Joe Biden, the 2020 presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
Former Defense Secretary James Mattis and former Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Michael McConnell joined a panel discussion about citizenship and democracy at Stanford University's Hoover Institution.
President Trump spoke briefly with reporters at Joint Base Andrews on his way to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota where he's is scheduled to speak at a 4th of July celebration.
Settled deep in the Black Hills of western South Dakota, Mount Rushmore teaches visitors about the birth, growth, development, and preservation of the United States through the four U.S. presidents depicted in the mountain carving. Maureen McGee-Ballinger, chief of interpretation and education with the National Park Service, shared the history of this iconic site.
Former Defense Secretary James Mattis and former Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Michael McConnell joined a panel discussion about citizenship and democracy at Stanford University's Hoover Institution.
President Trump delivered 4th of July remarks at Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota and announced an executive order to create a new national park featuring statues of great Americans.
Former Vice President and presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden addressed the virtual assembly of the National Education Association. He asked union members for their support in the upcoming presidential election, and laid out his plan for boosting federal support for public schools and the teachers and other workers who staff them in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to his remarks, Mr. Biden also answered questions from two teachers and one school paraprofessional, all members of the association.
President Trump delivered 4th of July remarks at Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota and announced an executive order to create a new national park featuring statues of great Americans.
