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and it is not british. so the conflict would begin the next year when washington would, this time, march out to the ohio country, toured ft. duquesne with the force of 300 to 400 men, and the fighting would begin that spring and summer of 1754. that marked the beginning of the french and indian war and a war that spread far beyond this limited area. so i don't think really washington or the french who were immediately involved or the native peoples of that particular region, the delawares and the shawnees and the miamis, and others, could foresee exactly what would come from this early clash. well, let's move to the next slide. and this is a -- the journal of washington, very interesting the -- that he kept, and during his first journey to the ohio country where he went as a diplomatic emissary of the governor of virginia, robert dinwiddie, and he went to tell the french commandant on the ohio that this land in the ohio region belonged to the british, and not the french. and washington's journal was publish
and it is not british. so the conflict would begin the next year when washington would, this time, march out to the ohio country, toured ft. duquesne with the force of 300 to 400 men, and the fighting would begin that spring and summer of 1754. that marked the beginning of the french and indian war and a war that spread far beyond this limited area. so i don't think really washington or the french who were immediately involved or the native peoples of that particular region, the delawares and...
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the british and british colonials there, british regiments and men from new england, new york, new jersey, the provincial troops, where the militia really serving with the british, okay? who were the various natives fighting here with the french? the abenaki, algonquins, nippissing, micmac, huron, ottawa, potawatomi and winnebago way in towards lake superior. it's quite remarkable that these native people from the great lakes came. so many hundreds of miles. why? because they thought they were strengthen their interests with the french, their ties to the french, and gain trade goods, gain plunder for more, gain scalps, gain prisoners or captives that they could sell for goods and add to their power and strengthen their own position. so they joined the war for their own reasons to be sure. one of the natives who was a catholic, who had been converted to catholicism, you see, some of the natives who joined the in the st. lawrence valley in their own villages and had been converted to christianity or catholicism. others who came from the great lakes and especially the far western region were
the british and british colonials there, british regiments and men from new england, new york, new jersey, the provincial troops, where the militia really serving with the british, okay? who were the various natives fighting here with the french? the abenaki, algonquins, nippissing, micmac, huron, ottawa, potawatomi and winnebago way in towards lake superior. it's quite remarkable that these native people from the great lakes came. so many hundreds of miles. why? because they thought they were...
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this was under british rule. there's no clear boundary in the early 1750s, the french establish a couple of forts here. some acadians, the minority living in the area assist the french. most of the acadians wanted nothing to do with the conflict. they wanted to stay out. they wanted to keep their land. they would be willing british subjects if they were allowed to be neutral and respected in religion. the british authorities, governor lawrence, governor shirley in massachusetts, and the men of massachusetts said now is the time to strike at acadia and nova scotia. what can we do there? if we push out the french, we will settle there. the land will be ours. it's wartime. the enemy cannot be trusted. and so the key to the expulsion was the new england invasion assisted and, of course, the new englanders were coming to nova scotia which was british territory, but they were to making war against the french forts in the border region. that was what was occurring. successful, then they could go the attacks were success
this was under british rule. there's no clear boundary in the early 1750s, the french establish a couple of forts here. some acadians, the minority living in the area assist the french. most of the acadians wanted nothing to do with the conflict. they wanted to stay out. they wanted to keep their land. they would be willing british subjects if they were allowed to be neutral and respected in religion. the british authorities, governor lawrence, governor shirley in massachusetts, and the men of...
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, they had some british ships assisting them and a couple hundred british troops. they took over the french canadian forts, and then shortly after those forts were taken over, the year was 1755. it was the summer. the government in nova scotia, the british government decided to go ahead with the evacuation. well, the only way governor lawrence could accomplish that was through the massachusetts troops. and that is what occurred. and it was a very, very sad tragic train of events where -- and the news spread to boston tragic train of events where -- and the news spread to boston from halifax. halifax is a city, as you know, in nova scotia today named for the earl of halifax, a major leader in the british government. and a report came out of halifax to boston. we are now upon a great and noble scheme of sending the neutral french out of this province who have always been secret enemies and have encouraged the savages to cut our throats. we can't trust them, they say. neutral. they want to stay out of the conflict. they will even give us intelligence on what the frenc
, they had some british ships assisting them and a couple hundred british troops. they took over the french canadian forts, and then shortly after those forts were taken over, the year was 1755. it was the summer. the government in nova scotia, the british government decided to go ahead with the evacuation. well, the only way governor lawrence could accomplish that was through the massachusetts troops. and that is what occurred. and it was a very, very sad tragic train of events where -- and...
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penetrate the british intelligence of. philby agrees without further consideration the cambridge graduate takes on the role of a fascist but upholding the cause of communism. he joined the anglo german fellowship he began to cover himself off from these socialist minded friends. and gradually formed a new persona for himself. with the help of new contacts philby heads for germany where he meets with foreign minister von ribbentrop. when soviet intelligence decides to send philby to spain a country being torn apart by civil war it was ribbentrop himself who helped get him the visa. and the times newspaper recruited philby as its reporter with franco's own forces the young journalist and intelligence officer reaps the benefits of beginner's luck on christmas eve of nine hundred thirty seven he was writing and a jeep other jeep was hit with a near it a mortar shell there were four of them in the jeep three were killed kim philby was not history would have been so different if he had died with the other three that day franco p
penetrate the british intelligence of. philby agrees without further consideration the cambridge graduate takes on the role of a fascist but upholding the cause of communism. he joined the anglo german fellowship he began to cover himself off from these socialist minded friends. and gradually formed a new persona for himself. with the help of new contacts philby heads for germany where he meets with foreign minister von ribbentrop. when soviet intelligence decides to send philby to spain a...
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the british intelligence representative. in charge of the whole of the iberian peninsula which was quite an important job because all the peace fevers that came from germany towards britain during that difficult period when it was doubtful whether britain could stand the attack came through the iberian peninsula. during world war two leslie park is a top secret location in britain the most valuable information comes from this including center. british forces can intercept decode. the german radio messages faster than anyone else. but they're not prepared to share much information with a soviet allies. britain possesses several german made can ignore cryptographic machines they can only decode messages if they recognize the key the problem is that the germans change that every day in a bid to prevent others from listening to their secrets. when you set up a machine to a p.c. there are a huge number of possible ones as you could use. the figure that he often quoted is about one hundred fifty eight million million million diffe
the british intelligence representative. in charge of the whole of the iberian peninsula which was quite an important job because all the peace fevers that came from germany towards britain during that difficult period when it was doubtful whether britain could stand the attack came through the iberian peninsula. during world war two leslie park is a top secret location in britain the most valuable information comes from this including center. british forces can intercept decode. the german...
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while begins to enjoy more trust from both soviets and british however he isn't recruited by british intelligence until the start of world war two. in one nine hundred forty poland is occupied and france surrenders. fill the joint m i six where he gives lessons on sabotage and subversion philby once he gets into m i six positions himself in a way to get as much information as possible and housing through it he gets access to the archives there is virtually nothing in six archives during the second world war two which will be does not have access. to woodfield who is in charge of the s i s archives i become quite a friend of mine had a liking for pink gins which i shared this really connection paid off and i was usually in a position to get files rather more quickly and easily than many of my colleagues. the rev of the rose to be. the british intelligence representative. in charge of the whole of the iberian peninsula which was quite an important job because all of these fevers came from germany towards britain during that difficult period when it was doubtful whether britain could st
while begins to enjoy more trust from both soviets and british however he isn't recruited by british intelligence until the start of world war two. in one nine hundred forty poland is occupied and france surrenders. fill the joint m i six where he gives lessons on sabotage and subversion philby once he gets into m i six positions himself in a way to get as much information as possible and housing through it he gets access to the archives there is virtually nothing in six archives during the...
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c-span: this was a british ship. >> guest: this was a british ship, right. he told the people on board what had happened. they were sitting there waiting for major andr , and they said, "where in the world is he?" andr said, "well, he's been captured," and they say, "oh, my god, this is terrible." before he left, before they sailed back down to new york, arnold wrote a letter to general washington, who by this time had gotten the papers and did know what was happening, a letter which began, "the heart that is conscious of its own rectitude cannot attempt to palliate a step which the world may censure as wrong." the guy had chutzpa, if nothing else. he never admitted that he had done anything wrong. he never admitted that he was a traitor. he never admitted anything, not until the day he died. c-span: benedict arnold went to england when? >> guest: he went to new york first. he then went on an expedition for the british down to virginia, and he then went up and attacked new london, connecticut. he went to england a couple of months after yorktown, in december
c-span: this was a british ship. >> guest: this was a british ship, right. he told the people on board what had happened. they were sitting there waiting for major andr , and they said, "where in the world is he?" andr said, "well, he's been captured," and they say, "oh, my god, this is terrible." before he left, before they sailed back down to new york, arnold wrote a letter to general washington, who by this time had gotten the papers and did know what was...
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the number 400, over 400 british deadnow 404 british service members killed in this war in afghanistan. there's a level of frustration among some of the officers i have been speaking to. they point to the progress, more commerce on the street, people moving far more freely, but at the same time they still are afraid. there are still plenty of improvised explosive devices out there. >> thank you very much. our correspondent in afghanistan. i apologize for the delay in . he line.h in south africa tens of thousands of trade unionists are marching. protests have been ordered by the labor federation. here's what the people on the street had to say about the march. >> the march is about tolls on the highway. i worked in johannesburg and lived in pretoria. we already pay high taxes. this toll is ridiculous. >> the government needs to get more revenue. they should spend the money more efficiently. hopefully this will change the mind of a government in the future. >> these are pictures from johannesburg where the protests have been kicking off. they were supposed to start at 10:00 a.m. local ti
the number 400, over 400 british deadnow 404 british service members killed in this war in afghanistan. there's a level of frustration among some of the officers i have been speaking to. they point to the progress, more commerce on the street, people moving far more freely, but at the same time they still are afraid. there are still plenty of improvised explosive devices out there. >> thank you very much. our correspondent in afghanistan. i apologize for the delay in . he line.h in south...
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couple thousand british soldiers were killed. so it's in some sense hardly a surprise when people don't passionate the sequence of events along with it is just too damn confusing. by the way, the treaty that ended the war, it resolved nothing, essentially nothing because of stated reason of going to war were left entirely out of the treaty. we have andrew jackson in new orleans. the treaty again, that's john quincy adams by the way standing at center in the short jacket. the treaty can be summed up in the latin phrase that quincy adams used which is status quo. that is the way things were before war. no territory change, very little change in fact really. except that in some ways, psychologically, and publicly, the war was something of a watershed. and while this may not have proved a memorable war, i'd like to make the case that was nonetheless a very important work in shaping the american character. to put in more contemporary terms, we were being bullied and we set up for ourselves. it was david and goliath i suppose, and alth
couple thousand british soldiers were killed. so it's in some sense hardly a surprise when people don't passionate the sequence of events along with it is just too damn confusing. by the way, the treaty that ended the war, it resolved nothing, essentially nothing because of stated reason of going to war were left entirely out of the treaty. we have andrew jackson in new orleans. the treaty again, that's john quincy adams by the way standing at center in the short jacket. the treaty can be...
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the investment made of it. >> i think excel elect news for british manufacturing and for british car making and the good news is that what's happening in the car industry is not confined to jaguar land rover if you look at nissan, if you look at honda, that's very good news for british manufacturing. >> thank you mr. speaker, on the bus to the commons today, i foolishly revealed to a fellow passenger that i was a member of parliament. after some light hearted and customary abuse, our conversation turned to like the universe and commuting. so can the prime minister tell me and the manage on omnibus, that journey cost me 90 pence, and how much did ty cost me tod? >> the point i would make is that ten, twice promised to freeze fairs and twice didn't deliver. but the difference between boris and ken is that boris pays his taxes and ken doesn't. >> order. jane ellison. >> on that very subject, i look forward in the budget later, but would the prime minister agree with me that people seeking high office in public life should set a better example? >> i think the ordinary makes an important
the investment made of it. >> i think excel elect news for british manufacturing and for british car making and the good news is that what's happening in the car industry is not confined to jaguar land rover if you look at nissan, if you look at honda, that's very good news for british manufacturing. >> thank you mr. speaker, on the bus to the commons today, i foolishly revealed to a fellow passenger that i was a member of parliament. after some light hearted and customary abuse,...
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now, the british colony shortly afterwards ran into trouble. there were problems between the british and united states government. britain wanted to sustain its neutrality in the raging civil war and became somewhat skittish about continuing this agreement for the belief that the confederacy, which was still very active fighting the war, would interpret this as british power coming in and endorsing the emancipation proclamation. menard comes back to new york and he learns that the new york draft riots of 1863 had occurred when several three african-americans in the city were lynched. they were attacked on the streets, including henry highland garnett who had to take cover in his home and remicrosoft sign from his door to prevent the mob from coming in and attacking him and his family. this definitely unsettles several members of the free black community and they perceived british honduras as a possibility to escape to. but at the same time, menard is encountering political opposition emerging within the republican party to the col colonization
now, the british colony shortly afterwards ran into trouble. there were problems between the british and united states government. britain wanted to sustain its neutrality in the raging civil war and became somewhat skittish about continuing this agreement for the belief that the confederacy, which was still very active fighting the war, would interpret this as british power coming in and endorsing the emancipation proclamation. menard comes back to new york and he learns that the new york...
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attack on british forces since operation began in 2001. the troops were on patrol when their armored vehicle was hit by an explosion. their debt will bring the total number from the british military killed two more than 400. this report. >> since 2001, british troops have been sent to serve afghanistan to rid the state of those in al qaeda and to provide stability. in that time, members of the army, the world marines, and special forces have all lost their lives. and now, the army has announced that number includes five soldiers and one from the first battalion. this was the reaction from a former commander of british forces in afghanistan. >> clearly, it was a very significant explosion which managed to, as we understand it, killed six soldiers in an armored vehicle, which is a very heavily protected vehicle designed to withstand a blast from some of the most powerful weapons in the world. so, a very big explosion. >> the prime minister had this to say to mark this sad milestone of more than 400 british troops now killed while serving in
attack on british forces since operation began in 2001. the troops were on patrol when their armored vehicle was hit by an explosion. their debt will bring the total number from the british military killed two more than 400. this report. >> since 2001, british troops have been sent to serve afghanistan to rid the state of those in al qaeda and to provide stability. in that time, members of the army, the world marines, and special forces have all lost their lives. and now, the army has...
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>> he was the british form secretary. it came in the letter of the lord rothschild, and he said her majesty's government look with favor upon the establishment of a jewish homeland in palestine, and that i think weitzman who was one of the leaders of the world zionist movement and for a lot of the supporters of the jewish presence in palestine, that was really a promise of a state. and they knew it. they knew that a jewish homeland had the potential to grow into a state, and i think for a lot of the -- a lot of the jews in europe and indeed now for some american jews this was the beginning of a return to the homeland and the possibility of a jewish state where jews would be the majority and be safe. the british i think foolishly didn't recognize some of the difficulties they would get into and they had also at the same time promised arab leaders that if they rose up against the on themans ottomans, there would be an independent arab state or states. what the british are doing a promising arab independence and promising a
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now british forces may have torched washington d.c. back in nineteen twelve but two centuries later it's probably safe to say that the leaders of both countries are burning with love for one another but the british prime minister david cameron is in town for a three day visit to reaffirm england's famed special relationship with america this apparently entails watching a basketball game with the president munching on hot dogs and later this evening a glitzy state dinner or suction which by the way. the white house will be releasing the wine list for that dinner because it looks like the cost of chardonnay is get another state secret. is that they also look like c. secrecy fever has actually taken hold across the pond and the lack of accountability for abuses committed in the name of counterterrorism is rubbing off in the u.k. now cameron's government is moving to expand the use of controversial secret hearings in national security cases out from there in order to keep a lid on torture that's been committed at the hands of the americans
now british forces may have torched washington d.c. back in nineteen twelve but two centuries later it's probably safe to say that the leaders of both countries are burning with love for one another but the british prime minister david cameron is in town for a three day visit to reaffirm england's famed special relationship with america this apparently entails watching a basketball game with the president munching on hot dogs and later this evening a glitzy state dinner or suction which by the...
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i think the british, there are concerns in various parts of the british diplomatic establishment that america might be, for political reasons, looking to get out rather quicker than some of the british advice thinks is sensible. and of course, in getting out, if you advertise your intentions too clearly you can expose our forces and your forces to dangers that perhaps you would rather not. and certainly in britain, you know, britain, a bit like america, has got tired of the afghan adventure some time ago. at the same time wants to leave in an orderly fashion. >> so what can we expect in terms of the dynamics next week? obviously there's a very close relationship between the u.s. and great britain. you pointed out the different type of meeting that gordon brown faced when he came to the white house meeting with a newly elected barack obama. and there of course have been the long-standing friendships and relationships, fdr and winston churchill, thatcher reagan, tony blair and bill clinton. >> yeah, i mean, from the british perspective you'll always have the slight questioning about the
i think the british, there are concerns in various parts of the british diplomatic establishment that america might be, for political reasons, looking to get out rather quicker than some of the british advice thinks is sensible. and of course, in getting out, if you advertise your intentions too clearly you can expose our forces and your forces to dangers that perhaps you would rather not. and certainly in britain, you know, britain, a bit like america, has got tired of the afghan adventure...
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the jaguar land rover point is excellent news for british manufacturing and for british car making. and the good news is that is what is happening in the car industry is not confined to jag i can't remember land rover. if you look at nissan, honda, towerta, they are expanding across our country. that is good news for british manufacturing. >> thank you, mr. speaker. on the bus to the commons today, i foolishly revealed to a fellow passenger that i was a member of parliament. after some light-hearted and customary abuse, our conversation turned to life, the universe and commuting. so can the prime minister tell me and the man on the omnibus if that truly costs me 90 pence, how much did it cost me today? >> the point i would make is that 10, 10 twice promised to freeze fares and twice didn't deliver. the difference is that boris pays his taxes and ken doesn't. >> order! order! >> on that very subject, i look forward in the budget later to measure his own tax avoidance. would the prime minister agree with me that people seeking high office in public life should set a better example? >>
the jaguar land rover point is excellent news for british manufacturing and for british car making. and the good news is that is what is happening in the car industry is not confined to jag i can't remember land rover. if you look at nissan, honda, towerta, they are expanding across our country. that is good news for british manufacturing. >> thank you, mr. speaker. on the bus to the commons today, i foolishly revealed to a fellow passenger that i was a member of parliament. after some...
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moved six british soldiers have been killed in afghanistan. -- six british soldiers have been killed in afghanistan. >> the best take the number of british service personnel killed to over four hundred. the blast was caused by a large device planted by the taliban. the attack happened in the kandahar province. >> the flags fly at half mast. six of their comrades killed in a single explosion. it left most in shock. >> you feel it in your gut. it is a sickening below. one thing i have learned is that these young soldiers are tough and resilient. they grieve. >> the wreckage was quickly secured. the force of the explosion left the vehicle barely recognizable. parts landed over 100 meters away. we traveled along this road before. it is the main road. it is notoriously dangerous. the soldiers were travelling along this route. they were on a routine patrol from a nearby base. it was twilight as they approached. here, they left the road. it is a common tactic. they were traveling in an armored troop carrier. it is heavily armored. the explosion was still able to cut into its underbelly. the
moved six british soldiers have been killed in afghanistan. -- six british soldiers have been killed in afghanistan. >> the best take the number of british service personnel killed to over four hundred. the blast was caused by a large device planted by the taliban. the attack happened in the kandahar province. >> the flags fly at half mast. six of their comrades killed in a single explosion. it left most in shock. >> you feel it in your gut. it is a sickening below. one thing...
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cameron, members of the british delegation, on behalf of the american people it is my greato united statesause ] david, samantha, on behalf of michelle and myself we welcome you to the white house and, we are delighted that you've made america your first official foreign trip. [ applause ] it's now been 200 years sino th white house under somewhat different circumstances they made quite animprsion. they really lit up the place. but we moved on. and today, like so many presidents and prime ministers before us, we meet to reaffirm one of the greatest alliances the world has ever known. this visit is also an opportunity to reciprocate the extraordinary and gracious hospitality shown to us by her majesty, queen elizabeth, by david and samantha, and by the british pe dtoondon last year. and we are proud that this visit comes as her majesty begins her diamond jubilee, celebrating 60 extraordinary years on the british throne. it is remarkable to consider down the decades we've seen nations rise ands fought, and peace defended, a city divided, a wall come down, countries imprisoned behind an iron
cameron, members of the british delegation, on behalf of the american people it is my greato united statesause ] david, samantha, on behalf of michelle and myself we welcome you to the white house and, we are delighted that you've made america your first official foreign trip. [ applause ] it's now been 200 years sino th white house under somewhat different circumstances they made quite animprsion. they really lit up the place. but we moved on. and today, like so many presidents and prime...
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if you know the history of the british history, it's british emancipation history in the west indies. he's invited to speak at this particular event, and he comes up to the stage. we don't have a record of the speech, but we have the newspaper report of what was going on. and the audience was shocked to see this youj kid come up stage. he was 21 years old. and the reporter makes a remark on the shock of seeing menard and hearing his speech. he said, his voice is very strong and his manner impressive. he spoke on american slavery which he painted in the darkest hues and gave defense of equality. his speech to our surprise was truly the best of the day. we don't know if abraham lincoln attended this event, but was probably aware of its going on. it was in springfield, lincoln's home. lincoln was in springfield that particular day. that is the first possible instance they may have crossed paths. it's important, because menard comes into connection with the lincoln administration later. but this particular speech that he gives establishes him as a rising star in the abolitionist movement
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a report by british m.p.'s has found the london olympics are running two billion pounds over budget. china blocks air bus orders. the paper reports that china is stopping $12 billion worth of air bus jet orders to protest the european union's omissions trading fees. a trade war is brewing. the international herald tribune says jap news communities are seeking investment from chinese companies to help them rebuild. they want chinese manufactures to rebuild factories in areas not far from the stricken fukushima nuclear plant. >> this is "newsday" on the bbc. >> our headlines this hour, an attempt to rescue a kidnapped british engineer and his italian colleague in northern nigeria has failed and both have been killed. >> greece is confident it will complete a deal with creditors to achieve the piggest ever government debt rescheduling. let's return to japan and talk about the towns badly affected by the tsunami, which are now getting the chance to experience the drums from africa as part of a care problem -- care
a report by british m.p.'s has found the london olympics are running two billion pounds over budget. china blocks air bus orders. the paper reports that china is stopping $12 billion worth of air bus jet orders to protest the european union's omissions trading fees. a trade war is brewing. the international herald tribune says jap news communities are seeking investment from chinese companies to help them rebuild. they want chinese manufactures to rebuild factories in areas not far from the...
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they are both in the employ of the british company. anderson is important because he has a long-standing role in the british anti slavery movement. he had been a crusader in the british empire and he travels with hodge to washington to meet with lincoln at the white house. anderson was based on the island of jamaica. this is the first time that they meet. anderson was a wealthy and very religious philanthropist type. he devoted his cause to bettering the condition of the blacks on the island and fighting for abolition. they had a natural agreement. but after this contract of sorts was signed, the u.s. immigration office decided they needed to investigate the sight. and check it out to see what they were getting into. what kind of housing existed to settle the emancipated slaves on and they asked him to visit the sight. this is the letter that menard presented to the governor when he arrived on august 3rd, 1863. he was the leader of a four-man party. charles babcock was based out of boston. they met with several members of the governmen
they are both in the employ of the british company. anderson is important because he has a long-standing role in the british anti slavery movement. he had been a crusader in the british empire and he travels with hodge to washington to meet with lincoln at the white house. anderson was based on the island of jamaica. this is the first time that they meet. anderson was a wealthy and very religious philanthropist type. he devoted his cause to bettering the condition of the blacks on the island...
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. >> what is left of the british isle?> england, that's it! god save the king! >> special relationship but it is becoming less special bus for the same reasons pat just mentioned, they're becoming less. and if something happens with israel you'll see the two sides not getting along very well. >> one of the few relationships where there's a real chemistry between the prime minister of england and the president of the united states. obama lacks that kind of relationship with most of the world leaders, so this really helps him in that regard. >> you think as real as it's been portrayed? no yes, i think there is a real relationship visit to england. >> they're both intellectuals. they do approach these issues and probably talk them through it at great length. >> unless somebody else clean it up. when we come back, clearing in the capitol! >>> the government of sudan, led by the same three men who orchestrated the atrocities in darfur, have turned their bombs on the people. these are not military targets. these are innocent men
. >> what is left of the british isle?> england, that's it! god save the king! >> special relationship but it is becoming less special bus for the same reasons pat just mentioned, they're becoming less. and if something happens with israel you'll see the two sides not getting along very well. >> one of the few relationships where there's a real chemistry between the prime minister of england and the president of the united states. obama lacks that kind of relationship with...
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british special forces were involved in the failed rescue attempt. the been that -- the men were kidnapped last may. the british prime minister said there was evidence that they were in imminent and growing danger. our security correspondent reports. >> chris mcmanus, a british hostage held for nearly a year in nigeria. he and an italian were killed today. >> preparations were made to mount an operation to attempt to rescue them. i authorized it to go ahead with your case support. it is of great regret i have to say that both have lost their lives. we are still awaiting confirmation of the details, but the early indications are clear that both men were murdered by their captors before they could be rescued. >> the two engineers working for a construction company when they were kidnapped in northwest nigeria. both chris mcmanus and franco lamolinara or taken from a house on may 12 last year. there was little public to be at the time, but a video emerged last august. it was the first proof of life. another video in december included what was seen as a
british special forces were involved in the failed rescue attempt. the been that -- the men were kidnapped last may. the british prime minister said there was evidence that they were in imminent and growing danger. our security correspondent reports. >> chris mcmanus, a british hostage held for nearly a year in nigeria. he and an italian were killed today. >> preparations were made to mount an operation to attempt to rescue them. i authorized it to go ahead with your case support....
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we can see president obama and the british prime minister david cameron now. of course, the wives, the first lady michelle obama. and everybody watching what she is wearing because she's obviously incredibly influential in terms of american fashion. she's wearing a gown by giorgina chapman and jewelry but john benz and samantha wearing a address by alexander a reich. the american selleder accused of killing 16 afghan civilians has been flown out of afghanistan and there are reports he's been flown to kuwait and legal proceedings will now go against him outside of afghanistan. nine of those victims were children. a member of the nato led forces in afghanistan has been injured in an incident involving a vehicle in a visit by the u.s. secretary of defense, leon panetta and it was reported the vehicle was driven on the main base of the bastion at the helmand province. the rating agency put the triple rating on the negative outlook and warns it could downgrade the u.k. in the next few years if the government does not contain the level of public debt, a credit ratin
we can see president obama and the british prime minister david cameron now. of course, the wives, the first lady michelle obama. and everybody watching what she is wearing because she's obviously incredibly influential in terms of american fashion. she's wearing a gown by giorgina chapman and jewelry but john benz and samantha wearing a address by alexander a reich. the american selleder accused of killing 16 afghan civilians has been flown out of afghanistan and there are reports he's been...
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the two leaders are expected to agree plans for british and u.s. forces to pull back from their lead combat roles by the middle of next year. mr. cameron is in the u.s. for a three-day visit. our political editor nick robertson is traveling with him. >> millions of americans are headed to watch the game tonight, but not everyone gets to go to the basketball with the president of the united states. this a symbol of the relationship between britain and america, which barack and david say is not nearly special, it's essential. it's a partnership of the heart. the question here, though, is where is their war effort headed? it is a partnership which now its own peoples increasingly believe is fighting an unwinnable war. today, there were protests in afghanistan after the murder of innocents by a rogue american soldier. before setting off from london, the prime minister spoke to american tv about the sacrifices both countries have already made. >> we've been in the toughest part of the country in helmand province and we've been there for many years. that
the two leaders are expected to agree plans for british and u.s. forces to pull back from their lead combat roles by the middle of next year. mr. cameron is in the u.s. for a three-day visit. our political editor nick robertson is traveling with him. >> millions of americans are headed to watch the game tonight, but not everyone gets to go to the basketball with the president of the united states. this a symbol of the relationship between britain and america, which barack and david say is...
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a british businessmen, now dead. and a police chief who fell out with his boss and ran to foreign diplomats for help, triggering a crisis. tonight, a u.k. government officials have confirmed to us that the police chief are arranged a meeting here with british diplomats on the consulate in early february. he did not turn up. the next day, he fled to the american mission instead. his antique -- he said he tried to seek asylum in there. he was taken away by chinese security, and he has not been seen since. one of china's most popular politicians, it was a huge embarrassment. he had encouraged to establish a for the days of the chairman and heavy-handed crackdown on corruption. those policies earned him enemies. at the annual congress, he looked tired, under pressure. days later, he was sacked. it exposed the parties divisions. why did the police chief or arrange to meet british diplomats here? he may have that information ought to pass to them. he might of been looking into the death of the british man linked. the offic
a british businessmen, now dead. and a police chief who fell out with his boss and ran to foreign diplomats for help, triggering a crisis. tonight, a u.k. government officials have confirmed to us that the police chief are arranged a meeting here with british diplomats on the consulate in early february. he did not turn up. the next day, he fled to the american mission instead. his antique -- he said he tried to seek asylum in there. he was taken away by chinese security, and he has not been...
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neil heywood, a british business when, at now dead. -- a british businessman, now dead. tonight, u.k. government officials have confirmed that the police chief are arranged a meeting here with british diplomats at the consulate in chongqing the next day, he fled to the american mission instead. he tried to seek asylum there. he was taken away by chinese security. he has not been seen since. bo xilai, one of china's most popular politicians, it was a huge embarrassment. over same chongqing, he encouraged the stock shot and high-profile, but heavy-handed crackdown on corruption. his policies are intended enemies. at the annual congress, he looked tired, under pressure. days later, he was sacked. it exposed the parties deep division. why did the police chief are arranged to meet british diplomats? one suggestion -- he meant that and permission to pass to them. yemenia been looking into the death of neil heywood, the british men linked to bo xilai. the official explanation was that neil heywood died of excessive drinking. some of this friend said that is suspicious. a source
neil heywood, a british business when, at now dead. -- a british businessman, now dead. tonight, u.k. government officials have confirmed that the police chief are arranged a meeting here with british diplomats at the consulate in chongqing the next day, he fled to the american mission instead. he tried to seek asylum there. he was taken away by chinese security. he has not been seen since. bo xilai, one of china's most popular politicians, it was a huge embarrassment. over same chongqing, he...
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tributes to the british soldiers fallen in afghanistan. we have a special report on fukushima one year after the tsunami. who is up and who is down in the rich list. we will have the details. hello, and welcome. the syrian deputy oil minister has affected, becoming the most senior official to abandon president assad since the uprising began. he announced he joined the revolution of the syrian people. the u.n. humanitarian she's visited -- humanitarian chief visited the city of homs. >> they are setting off to the north. of the humanitarian chief held talks with the syrian minister. he told her stereo was primed to meet citizens' needs despite the western embargo. it was not clear whether valerie was hoping to see for herself the massive destruction, which was besieged for more than a month. the syrian red crescent had been allowed in but not the international red cross. now a huge cleanup operation had been going on. valerie also witnessed scenes like this. the footage reports to show patience of the military hospital, chained to their bed
tributes to the british soldiers fallen in afghanistan. we have a special report on fukushima one year after the tsunami. who is up and who is down in the rich list. we will have the details. hello, and welcome. the syrian deputy oil minister has affected, becoming the most senior official to abandon president assad since the uprising began. he announced he joined the revolution of the syrian people. the u.n. humanitarian she's visited -- humanitarian chief visited the city of homs. >>...
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. >> wednesday in the british house of commons, british prime minister david cameron answered questions on corruption between the british press and police. allegations of corruption and bribery surfaced during a british commission set up to examine the culture and ethics of the media. the prime minister answered questions on changes to the national health service, the upcoming london olympics and ireland's decision to hold a referendum on the european union fiscal treaty. >> questions to the prime minister, mr. andy slaughter. >> thank you, mr. speaker. this morning, i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others and will have further such meetings later today. >> according to revenue and customs, some families earning just 13,000 a year will lose over 1,000 pounds a year in tax credits from april. the current secretary said our warnings that low income families would lose tax credits were a lie and irresponsible scare mongering. did he mislead the public? >> what we've done is increase tax credits for the lowest paid people in our country and actually lifted over a million low p
. >> wednesday in the british house of commons, british prime minister david cameron answered questions on corruption between the british press and police. allegations of corruption and bribery surfaced during a british commission set up to examine the culture and ethics of the media. the prime minister answered questions on changes to the national health service, the upcoming london olympics and ireland's decision to hold a referendum on the european union fiscal treaty. >>...
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well british british forces may have torched washington d.c. back in eight hundred twelve but it's safe to say that the leaders of the two countries are burning with a love for one another two centuries later the british prime minister david cameron is in town today it's part of a three day visit to to reaffirm the so-called special relationship between the u.s. and the u.k. now apparently this entails watching a basketball game with the president munching on a hot dogs and later this evening a glitzy state dinner reception now there will be no expense spared presumably but guess what the wine list this secret happy transparency week everyone now sadly it looks like secrecy fever has taken hold across the pond as well an act of accountability for abuses committed in the name of counter terrorism is rubbing off on the u.k. cameron's government is moving to expand the use of controversial secret hearings in national security cases all in order to keep a lid on torture committed at the hands of americans separately but still importantly the use of
well british british forces may have torched washington d.c. back in eight hundred twelve but it's safe to say that the leaders of the two countries are burning with a love for one another two centuries later the british prime minister david cameron is in town today it's part of a three day visit to to reaffirm the so-called special relationship between the u.s. and the u.k. now apparently this entails watching a basketball game with the president munching on a hot dogs and later this evening a...
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the british were very skilled at that. they built a network of american loyalists and they knew of much more about what was going on in new york than washington did, and he was taken by surprise again and again and his army was defeated with only a few small victories to claim. and the worst of it, it continued until november of 1776. and the worst of it happened when a large part of washington's army was surrounded at fort washington, which was at the northern tip of manhattan. washington was across the hudson river in new jersey watching as that army was defeated and forced to surrender and then worse than that, after the men surrendered particularly those riflemen who had been shooting the officers of the british forces, a good many of those riflemen were beaten up and some of them were put to the sword as washington watched helplessly from the other side of the hudson. washington irving, who wrote one of the first and i think one of the best biographies interviewed the people that were there. they said washington burst
the british were very skilled at that. they built a network of american loyalists and they knew of much more about what was going on in new york than washington did, and he was taken by surprise again and again and his army was defeated with only a few small victories to claim. and the worst of it, it continued until november of 1776. and the worst of it happened when a large part of washington's army was surrounded at fort washington, which was at the northern tip of manhattan. washington was...
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the loss of british soldiers last week taking the total british losses to four hundred four and then this us soldier that went on the rampage and killed a large number of people and i don't think any home should be allowed to work with impunity and it's perfectly reasonable that the local courts are asked to try some use after all apparently committed murder against a group of unarmed totally defenseless innocent civilians but the point i made in my question to the defense may minister was that this is a tragedy it's not the first and will be the last we've had many people killed by drone attacks we've had wedding parties have tacked on to a very large numbers of civilians attacked in my view with western forces in afghanistan for a long night live their usefulness if there ever was any and it's time to go and not wait until two thousand and fourteen cause the british government but most of the hill where in afghanistan what is the sentiment view among british people about this campaign now and will there be less appetite for it after the weekend's atrocities. as much as as the days
the loss of british soldiers last week taking the total british losses to four hundred four and then this us soldier that went on the rampage and killed a large number of people and i don't think any home should be allowed to work with impunity and it's perfectly reasonable that the local courts are asked to try some use after all apparently committed murder against a group of unarmed totally defenseless innocent civilians but the point i made in my question to the defense may minister was that...
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i think the british economy can do, that the u.s. economy.manufacturing is incredibly important. >> rose: taking iran, first of all, economic sanctions. do you believe they are work? >> yes, they are. >> rose: okay. >> there is no doubt there is now the toughest set of sanctions in place and it is having an impact on the iranian regime -- >> and they acknowledged it most recently. >> that is true. second question, is that enough? i think we have to make sure as a world it is enough. for us, whether in the united states or the u.k., it is overwhelming in our center interest that we resolve this through a-- with a peaceful outcome. >> rose: not military. >> if we can use sanctions to force the regime to come to a rational decision its future and the future of the-- of its people, then all well and good. whether we will get there, we will see. but i am-- i am confident that the sanctions action is showing iran that we are deadly serious -- >> the question you have is whether iran will make a rational decisions too that the pain it is enduring fo
i think the british economy can do, that the u.s. economy.manufacturing is incredibly important. >> rose: taking iran, first of all, economic sanctions. do you believe they are work? >> yes, they are. >> rose: okay. >> there is no doubt there is now the toughest set of sanctions in place and it is having an impact on the iranian regime -- >> and they acknowledged it most recently. >> that is true. second question, is that enough? i think we have to make sure...
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citizens facing charges in america are tried at home in britain british and u.s. officials are supposedly putting together a team to reexamine the the way that this treaty is implemented it was introduced in the aftermath of nine eleven and of course the criticisms here that it is weighed against british citizens. now big brother on steroids how would you feel if all of your phone calls and internet activity and so forth was monitored twenty four seven that includes call texts and e-mail we don't have to imagine that scenario anymore because the e.u. is pushing for such a plan or to use ivor bennett reports. soon you could be watched everywhere you go in the u.k. even where the cameras can't see you all your e-mails texts and phone calls will be monitored under a new anti terrorist spy plan they government will know which websites you visit it will even snoop on your private facebook messages no matter who you are all your personal data will be stored for a year in a massive surveillance operation privacy campaign is condemn this is the first step towards the gove
citizens facing charges in america are tried at home in britain british and u.s. officials are supposedly putting together a team to reexamine the the way that this treaty is implemented it was introduced in the aftermath of nine eleven and of course the criticisms here that it is weighed against british citizens. now big brother on steroids how would you feel if all of your phone calls and internet activity and so forth was monitored twenty four seven that includes call texts and e-mail we...
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the attack happened in the kandohar province. >> a landmark british laws. six of the comrades killed in a single explosion. >> you feel it in your gut. it is a sickening below, but what we have led to over the years are that these soldiers are incredibly tough and incredibly resilient. in many ways, it makes their resolve even stronger. >> we have traveled along this route before. but in the surrounding areas on uproariously dangerous. they were on the what was described as a routine patrol. here, then left the road. they were traveling in an armored troop carrier. the warrior is heavily armored, but the explosions are able to cut through the underbelly. the explosion tore through the vehicle, killing everyone at the site. the wreckage of the vehicle at the remains of the men have been returned to base. the indicate this was a very large taliban bomb. this isn't a change in insurgent tactics, it was just rotten luck. >> and david cameron paid tribute to the loss of life. >> it is a reminder of the huge price that we are paying, the work we are doing in afgh
the attack happened in the kandohar province. >> a landmark british laws. six of the comrades killed in a single explosion. >> you feel it in your gut. it is a sickening below, but what we have led to over the years are that these soldiers are incredibly tough and incredibly resilient. in many ways, it makes their resolve even stronger. >> we have traveled along this route before. but in the surrounding areas on uproariously dangerous. they were on the what was described as a...
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others became branded with the british flag designed for the who. and the one erik clapton sold in 5 countries and with the rise of rap and hip-hop, its makers feared its demise which never cafmente artists like she keira helped them stay at the front of a more and more competitive field. it netted $700 million in sales last year. but even fender has debt to pay off which is why the public company may well will able to do that, ensuring its guitars continue to be at the cutting edge of rock. tom, "bbc world news." >> now rome where thousand of metal workers are protesting changes to their contracts and labor laws. giving workers job security, the italian government is currently in talks to boost economic goat. the earlier film adaptation of a november has been discovered. the 67 short features a character but no one knew it existed because it had been mislailed. >> they are responsible for more than 20,000 silent anyplace britain's national archive but one can protected her interest. >> on the tape it said man meets a rugged boy. >> one of the late
others became branded with the british flag designed for the who. and the one erik clapton sold in 5 countries and with the rise of rap and hip-hop, its makers feared its demise which never cafmente artists like she keira helped them stay at the front of a more and more competitive field. it netted $700 million in sales last year. but even fender has debt to pay off which is why the public company may well will able to do that, ensuring its guitars continue to be at the cutting edge of rock....
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the main topic was the british economy. this is 35 minutes. >> the prime minister, liz kendall. >> mr. speaker, my right hon. friend, the united states station -- the united states is visiting. -- he is visiting the united states. my deepest consol -- condolences for the men who died last tuesday. private anton frenton, private daniel wade and private daniel wilford. these are men of outstanding courage and selflessness. this tragic there will be remembered. this reminds us of what our armed forces enter to guarantee the safety and security of our country. we also id the shocked at the appalling news of the number of afghan bassem -- civilians who were wounded and killed on sunday morning. we send our sincere sympathies to the families that have been affected by this terrible incident. i shall have further such meetings today. >> i would like to ally myself with the comments about the tragic events in afghanistan. both sides of the house expressed deep sympathy. mr. speaker, today, the prime minister is in america where une
the main topic was the british economy. this is 35 minutes. >> the prime minister, liz kendall. >> mr. speaker, my right hon. friend, the united states station -- the united states is visiting. -- he is visiting the united states. my deepest consol -- condolences for the men who died last tuesday. private anton frenton, private daniel wade and private daniel wilford. these are men of outstanding courage and selflessness. this tragic there will be remembered. this reminds us of what...
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tonight he'll host a state dinner for the british leader. last night it was fun and games, the president treated cameron to court side seats for the ncaa, the one they saw was mississippi valley state and western kentucky in dayton, ohio. >> sometimes when we have foreign visitors, they're only visiting the coasts, they go to new york, they go to washington, they go to los angeles, but, you know, the heartland is what it's all about. everybody including these two teams are thinking maybe i'll be the cinderella this year and that's what makes it a great tournament. >> today, though, the serious business begins, the two leaders will have to navigate a host of issues, iran and syria and, of course, afghanistan where the president is trying to contain the fallout from sunday's massacre. >> the united states takes this our own citizens and our own children who were murdered. we're heartbroken over the loss of innocent life. we will make sure that anybody who was involved is held fully accountable with the full force of the law. >> president and c
tonight he'll host a state dinner for the british leader. last night it was fun and games, the president treated cameron to court side seats for the ncaa, the one they saw was mississippi valley state and western kentucky in dayton, ohio. >> sometimes when we have foreign visitors, they're only visiting the coasts, they go to new york, they go to washington, they go to los angeles, but, you know, the heartland is what it's all about. everybody including these two teams are thinking maybe...