Tour of exhibits at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia featuring the story of the first half of the American Revolution, from 1760 to 1778.
Program from the new Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia with museum staff showcasing exhibits and artifacts and taking viewer comments and questions.
Former President Bill Clinton and German Chancellor Angela Merkel joined other European leaders at a memorial service at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France to honor the life and service of former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl. The former leader died on June 16, 2017. Leaders reflected on how Mr. Kohl was instrumental in the the reunification of Germany and was credited for the modernization of the European Union. Helmut Kohl served as Germany's longest chancellor from 1982 to 1998. Other leaders including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mr. Kohl's wife were also in attendance.
Members of Congress as well as current and former administration officials participated in a day of national security policy discussions on Capitol Hill. This portion featured a panel discussion about the role intelligence gathering plays in countering terror threats. Participants included National Counterterrorism Center Director Nick Rasmussen and the former leadership of the House Intelligence Committee, former chair Peter Hoekstra (R-MI) and former ranking member Jane Harman (D-CA).
Members of Congress as well as current and former administration officials participated in a day of national security policy discussions on Capitol Hill. This portion featured a conversation between Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright about the United States' role in global diplomacy and foreign relations.
Members of Congress as well as current and former administration officials participated in a day of national security policy discussions on Capitol Hill. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) led a conversation with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley about the lessons she's learned and how she approaches her role in advancing the Trump administration's foreign policy goals at the U.N.
British Secretary of Defense Michael Fallon discusses U.S.-U.K. cooperation in combating global security threats. The discussion is moderated by Heather Conley of the Center for Strategic & International Studies.
Defense Secretary James Mattis welcomed his counterpart, British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon to the Pentagon. Ahead of their meeting, the two leaders gave brief remarks and later Secretary Mattis answered a reporter's question on North Korea.
G20 leaders took the official class photo at the summit in Hamburg, Germany. Both President Trump and Russian President Vladmir Putin are on the front line with German Chancellor Angela Merkel front and center wearing red. The international meeting with heads of states, finance ministers and central bank governors will focus on climate change, fighting terrorism and nuclear deterrence.
Defense Secretary James Mattis and General Joseph Dunford, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on President Trump's fiscal year 2018 budget proposal for the Defense Department. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), the committee's chair, chastised the two witnesses for not yet delivering a comprehensive strategy for winning the ongoing war in Afghanistan, saying it was difficult to appropriate funding for a military with no definitive plans.
The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources convened a hearing about access for oil and gas development on federal lands. An acting assistant Interior Department secretary spoke about the administration's approach to the process, which she said includes "restoring balance" to the use of federal lands and the country's energy options. State officials from New Mexico and Utah talked about the current land use application process, including what they said were delays in permit approvals. A University of Colorado law professor was also on the panel and spoke of what he said was the need for the U.S. to be "energy smart," not necessarily "energy dominant."
Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates spoke at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. She commented on the Russia investigation expressing her confidence in special counsel Robert Mueller, and criticized President Trump arguing that the investigation over whether or not he committed potential impeachable crimes should not be the standard of conduct on how we judge a president. She also discussed her brief tenure with the Trump administration and how she learned of the first executive order calling for a travel ban. Yates was joined by former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal for a discussion on the rule of law.
Located in Washington, DC, near the U.S. Capitol, Union Station opened in 1907. At the time, it was one of the largest train stations in the world. We tour the building and learn about its history with the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation president and CEO, Beverley Swaim-Staley. We also hear from historical architect John Bowie about the original construction and recent restoration.
Located in Washington DC, Tudor Place was the home of Thomas Peter and his wife, Martha Parke Custis Peter, the granddaughter of Martha Washington. Six generations of the Peter family lived in the house from 1805 to 1984. We take a tour with curator Grant Quertermous, who shows us a letter from George Washington, a bomb shelter, and a signed picture of Woodrow Wilson.
We travel to Kansas City, Missouri to learn about the National World War I Museum and Memorial, built to preserve the history of what was then called "The Great War" and to honor the Americans who served. Our guide is Matthew Naylor, president & CEO of the site. April 6, 2017, marks the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I.
The United States entered World War I a century ago on April 6th, 1917. In this program, we tour the National World War One Museum and Memorial in Kansas City to learn about objects related to America's role in what was then called "The Great War." Our guide is Doran Cart, senior curator at the site.
Located in Washington, DC, near the U.S. Capitol, Union Station opened in 1907. At the time, it was one of the largest train stations in the world. We tour the building and learn about its history with the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation president and CEO, Beverley Swaim-Staley. We also hear from historical architect John Bowie about the original construction and recent restoration.
Located in Washington DC, Tudor Place was the home of Thomas Peter and his wife, Martha Parke Custis Peter, the granddaughter of Martha Washington. Six generations of the Peter family lived in the house from 1805 to 1984. We take a tour with curator Grant Quertermous, who shows us a letter from George Washington, a bomb shelter, and a signed picture of Woodrow Wilson.
We travel to Kansas City, Missouri to learn about the National World War I Museum and Memorial, built to preserve the history of what was then called "The Great War" and to honor the Americans who served. Our guide is Matthew Naylor, president & CEO of the site. April 6, 2017, marks the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I.
The United States entered World War I a century ago on April 6th, 1917. In this program, we tour the National World War One Museum and Memorial in Kansas City to learn about objects related to America's role in what was then called "The Great War." Our guide is Doran Cart, senior curator at the site.
Located in Washington, DC, near the U.S. Capitol, Union Station opened in 1907. At the time, it was one of the largest train stations in the world. We tour the building and learn about its history with the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation president and CEO, Beverley Swaim-Staley. We also hear from historical architect John Bowie about the original construction and recent restoration.
Located in Washington DC, Tudor Place was the home of Thomas Peter and his wife, Martha Parke Custis Peter, the granddaughter of Martha Washington. Six generations of the Peter family lived in the house from 1805 to 1984. We take a tour with curator Grant Quertermous, who shows us a letter from George Washington, a bomb shelter, and a signed picture of Woodrow Wilson.
We travel to Kansas City, Missouri to learn about the National World War I Museum and Memorial, built to preserve the history of what was then called "The Great War" and to honor the Americans who served. Our guide is Matthew Naylor, president & CEO of the site. April 6, 2017, marks the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I.
The United States entered World War I a century ago on April 6th, 1917. In this program, we tour the National World War One Museum and Memorial in Kansas City to learn about objects related to America's role in what was then called "The Great War." Our guide is Doran Cart, senior curator at the site.
