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. >>> should the edmond pettis bridge be re-named for john lewis after he was beaten for daring to cross that bridge in a march with martin luther king jr. in 1965? after the passing of john lewis this weekend, many are suggesting that bridge should be renamed for him. we will be joined at the end of this hour with an answer to that question from the family perfective caroline randal williams is a desd descendant of pettis she is his great great granddaughter, and she is the author of the stunning new york times op ed piece, you want a confederate monument my body is a confederate monument caroline randal williams, the great, great granddaughter of edmond pettis will get tonight's last word. and i've said it before and i have to say it again only because i feel that once again it needs to be said. it's not up to donald trump. donald trump is going to leave office if joe biden leaves the electoral college because it is not up to donald trump if joe biden wins the electoral college, chief justice roberts is going to swear in joe biden as the next president of the united states at 12:00 noo
. >>> should the edmond pettis bridge be re-named for john lewis after he was beaten for daring to cross that bridge in a march with martin luther king jr. in 1965? after the passing of john lewis this weekend, many are suggesting that bridge should be renamed for him. we will be joined at the end of this hour with an answer to that question from the family perfective caroline randal williams is a desd descendant of pettis she is his great great granddaughter, and she is the author of...
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. >>> the level of self-defense that was exercised, interrupting a petty theft was wildly inappropriate. >>> next on news at 7:00 and streaming on cbsn bay area, alameda county could be hours away from rolling back it's reopening. it could make the state's coronavirus watchlist. good evening. right now, alameda county has the highest number of cases in the bay area. with more than 8300 reported cases, 151 deaths, juliette goodrich is in livermore tonight, where many businesses are on standby. >> reporter: here is the latest from alameda county, as you can see, people are outdoor dining, and that is allowed. that directive has been cleared, and here is the latest that i just tweeted out , all counties on the monitoring list for three consecutive days will need to close certain sectors and indoor activities for a minimum of three weeks. >> i got the order right here. >> what does it say? >> this is the statewide public health officer order, july 13, 2020. it very clearly states that the dining outdoors is allowed. >> reporter: you heard it from the mayor of livermore, outdoor dining is ap
. >>> the level of self-defense that was exercised, interrupting a petty theft was wildly inappropriate. >>> next on news at 7:00 and streaming on cbsn bay area, alameda county could be hours away from rolling back it's reopening. it could make the state's coronavirus watchlist. good evening. right now, alameda county has the highest number of cases in the bay area. with more than 8300 reported cases, 151 deaths, juliette goodrich is in livermore tonight, where many businesses...
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. >> one way to pay tribute to john lewis has gaining momentum is to rename the edmund pettis bridge in selma, alabama in his honor. >> the bridge is the site of the brutal crackdown by police on lewis and other civil rights foot soldiers in 1965. it carries the name of former alabama senator, kkk leader, michael star hopkins is the founder of the bridge lewis project and a poet and author and defendant of edmund pettis. >> michael, i want you to make the case for changing the name of the bridge. >> you know, it's time to take down the name of edmund pettis. he was a confederate general and was a senior member in the ku klux klan. if we ever truly want to wipe away the scene of bigotry, we have to wipe away the names of men like edmund pettis. to honor him by keeping his name on a bridge is against what -- if we want to live up to obligations, live up to who we say we are, we can start by removing his name and putting up the name of someone who has been a hero, someone who stood for what's best in the country. not what's worst. >> a couple of weeks ago, carolyn, you wrote an op-ed th
. >> one way to pay tribute to john lewis has gaining momentum is to rename the edmund pettis bridge in selma, alabama in his honor. >> the bridge is the site of the brutal crackdown by police on lewis and other civil rights foot soldiers in 1965. it carries the name of former alabama senator, kkk leader, michael star hopkins is the founder of the bridge lewis project and a poet and author and defendant of edmund pettis. >> michael, i want you to make the case for changing the...
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there are petitions the to rename the edmund pettis bridge in selma, alabama over lewis. james clyburn said it would be a fitting tribute. >> i believe it would give the people of selma something to rally around, it would make a statement for people in this country. >> reporter: americans offer all different ideas on how to honor lewis. he was already awarded the presidential medal of freedom by president obama in 2011. eric: a man of dignity, honor and principle. arthel: protesters in portland clashed with federal officers while others attempt to burn a police building. and baseball fans rejoice, opening day just five days away with the new normal, players in masks. ken rosenthal of fox sports is on deck and ready to break down the season, and all the plans in place to keep players healthy. i don't keep track of regrets and i don't add up the years, but what i do count on... is boost high protein... and now, there's boost mobility... ...with key nutrients to help support... joints, muscles, and bones. try boost mobility, with added collagen. stand up to moderate to sever
there are petitions the to rename the edmund pettis bridge in selma, alabama over lewis. james clyburn said it would be a fitting tribute. >> i believe it would give the people of selma something to rally around, it would make a statement for people in this country. >> reporter: americans offer all different ideas on how to honor lewis. he was already awarded the presidential medal of freedom by president obama in 2011. eric: a man of dignity, honor and principle. arthel: protesters...
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for 55 years the history of john lewis and the pettis bridge have been intertwined. it was time for good-bye. ever since 1965 when john lewis first crossed that bridge, that has become known as bloody sunday, he was joined by several other protesters demonstrating for voter rights. as they crossed that bridge they were met by alabama state troopers, set upon them, beat him and killed them. as they reflected back much of the ceremony repeated what you saw in '65 and then brought you into modern times. for instance, his casket left the same church they left in '65, followed the same route but as they approached the bridge, instead of an angry mob, it was a cheering crowd, a crowd that was supportive waiving saying thank you and singing the praises of john lewis. then john lewis actually crossed that brim on his own in a horse drawn carriage to be met on the other side by his family and alabama state troopers this time who were there to honor him. from there his casket was transported to montgomery, alaba alabama. now his body was lying in state and people lined up even
for 55 years the history of john lewis and the pettis bridge have been intertwined. it was time for good-bye. ever since 1965 when john lewis first crossed that bridge, that has become known as bloody sunday, he was joined by several other protesters demonstrating for voter rights. as they crossed that bridge they were met by alabama state troopers, set upon them, beat him and killed them. as they reflected back much of the ceremony repeated what you saw in '65 and then brought you into modern...
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warmers, alabama state troopers and hundreds of others guided his horse-drawn casket across the edmund pettis bridge in selma. michelle miller is there. >> reporter: applause and cheers broke out as a horse- drawn carriage brought john lewis his casket over the edmund pettis bridge for a final crossing. lewis, an advocate for nonviolent protests returned to the bridge annually. sometimes with u.s. presidents to remind the world that the search for racial justice is not finished. >> today we will walk arm in arm across this bridge and no one will be as. >> reporter: in march 1965, it was on this bridge named after a confederate army general and ku klux klan leader that lewis suffered a concussion and fractured skull the hands of state troopers and others. but, lewis came out of that conflict more determined than ever to make change. on this crossing, members of lewis's family wore t-shirts saying, good trouble. the phrase guided the congressman and those he mentored throughout his decades long career on capitol hill, and his years at the forefront of the civil rights movement. >> he has laid o
warmers, alabama state troopers and hundreds of others guided his horse-drawn casket across the edmund pettis bridge in selma. michelle miller is there. >> reporter: applause and cheers broke out as a horse- drawn carriage brought john lewis his casket over the edmund pettis bridge for a final crossing. lewis, an advocate for nonviolent protests returned to the bridge annually. sometimes with u.s. presidents to remind the world that the search for racial justice is not finished. >>...
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>> well, you know, there's been talk about renaming the edmund pettis bridge.tates senate, was a grand drag done in the cue clucks klan and lou -- ku klux klan, and lewis, of course, led e the annual march. but even some sport ors say it's best to keep the name -- there's been some discussion about -- [inaudible] john mccain was the last to be in the rotunda when he i died in 2018. and the late maryland congressman elijiah cummings, but it's unclear how lying in state would work in a pandemic. [audio difficulty] and one of georgia's i statues in the capital is of alexander hamilton stephens, vice president of the confederacy. stevens delivered what's called the cornerstone speech. it's arguably one of the most racist speeches in u.s. history. stephens was a cornerstone to american government and that blacks should be subordinate to whites who he called the superior race. there's been a lot of talk about changing some of these statues that have ties to the confederacy, and that might be part of the conversation, maybe switching out one of the georgia statues in
>> well, you know, there's been talk about renaming the edmund pettis bridge.tates senate, was a grand drag done in the cue clucks klan and lou -- ku klux klan, and lewis, of course, led e the annual march. but even some sport ors say it's best to keep the name -- there's been some discussion about -- [inaudible] john mccain was the last to be in the rotunda when he i died in 2018. and the late maryland congressman elijiah cummings, but it's unclear how lying in state would work in a...
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he has led some across the edmund pettis bridge in selma where lewis and other peaceful demonstrators were beaten by police, known as bloody sunday. >> i would challenge any of us, who's more courageous than john lewis? he was arrested over 40 times. he was beaten many times. and yet always nonviolent. >> i feel like i have an obligation to do what i can to tell the story because i was a witness. >> reporter: in 2015, the georgia congressman spoke with abc 7 news about his front-row seat in the 1960s civil rights movement. >> you'll be sitting there in an orderly, peaceful, nonviolent fashion and someone would come up and spit on us or put a lighted cigarette in our hair or down our backs. that happened. >> reporter: barbara lee said lewis was a close friend. she said he was inspired by the black lives matter muchlt. he even posed for this selfie near the mural in washington, d.c. >> the civil rights movement, selma, this was a movement of young people and john lewis saw our young people as a continuation in 2020 of that movement. >> reporter: mayor london breed honoring congressman l
he has led some across the edmund pettis bridge in selma where lewis and other peaceful demonstrators were beaten by police, known as bloody sunday. >> i would challenge any of us, who's more courageous than john lewis? he was arrested over 40 times. he was beaten many times. and yet always nonviolent. >> i feel like i have an obligation to do what i can to tell the story because i was a witness. >> reporter: in 2015, the georgia congressman spoke with abc 7 news about his...
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this is the edmund pettis bridge which you've heard so much about in the last week since lewis passedm harris faulkner, honored to be with you on this sunday morning as we first take now a look at a church service that's about to begin. brown chapel ame church, john lewis' family is beginning to arrive and those who will pay their respects today as well. this will be an hour of emotional memories, as you might imagine, of the life that was extraordinary of an american, his body will follow the route of bloody sunday. on his way back march 7, 1965, at the height of the civil rights movement. congressman lewis described what happened that day and its impact all these days later. let's watch together. >> selma, help free and liberate not just american south, we help liberate our country. as a nation, we've come a great distance. white, colored signs are gone. the only place we would see those signs today would be in a book, in a museum, on a sled owe. we still have a distance to travel before we lay down the burden of race. i thought i was going to die on this bridge. somehow, some way,
this is the edmund pettis bridge which you've heard so much about in the last week since lewis passedm harris faulkner, honored to be with you on this sunday morning as we first take now a look at a church service that's about to begin. brown chapel ame church, john lewis' family is beginning to arrive and those who will pay their respects today as well. this will be an hour of emotional memories, as you might imagine, of the life that was extraordinary of an american, his body will follow the...
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he crossed that racist edmund pettis bridge over 50 years ago.and others brought the attention of the world because white people joined in. he was that man that spirit, that peaceful spirit that made people say i've got to stand with him. and you saw so many people, democrats and republicans, listening and standing with him. and i also, going back to the bridge, i think about 50 years ago him walking and then on the 50th anniversary walking across the bridge again. there was a call to rename the bridge after john r. lewis. at the time he backed off. most recently, from the reports i heard from joe madison, he said he talked to john lewis recently and is going to let everyone decide that. now there's a call to rename the bridge named after the grand wizard of the kkk -- >> i imagine there will be a lot of passion behind that after his death. april ryan, thank you so much for spending a few minutes with us. >> thank you. >>> in a moment, we'll speak with ambassador andrew young about congressman lewis' life. stay with us for that. >>> one of the mo
he crossed that racist edmund pettis bridge over 50 years ago.and others brought the attention of the world because white people joined in. he was that man that spirit, that peaceful spirit that made people say i've got to stand with him. and you saw so many people, democrats and republicans, listening and standing with him. and i also, going back to the bridge, i think about 50 years ago him walking and then on the 50th anniversary walking across the bridge again. there was a call to rename...
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>> kyle (ph), new hampshire woman: yes, yes, yes. >> dot petty (ph) dot petty (ph): i'm dot petty (ph), and i'm a volunteer from plains, georgia. >> dot petty (ph) if we had snow on the ground like this, we'd be paralyzed for a week. we couldn't get out of the house. >> dot petty (ph) (unknown): her schedule was grueling, almost as tough as her husband's. yet, through it all, rosalynn remained an earnest and gracious campaigner. >> rosalynn carter people ask me every day, "how can you stand for your husband to be in politics and everybody know everything you do? " >> rosalynn carter and i just tell them, that we were born and raised and still live in plains, georgia. it has a population of 683, and everybody has always known everything i did. >> rosalynn carter (laughter) >> rosalynn carter and jim has never had any hint of scandal in his personal life or his public life. i really believe he can restore that honesty, integrity, openness, confidence in government that we so sorely need in our country today. i think he'll be a great president. >> grace hale, what was happening in the co
>> kyle (ph), new hampshire woman: yes, yes, yes. >> dot petty (ph) dot petty (ph): i'm dot petty (ph), and i'm a volunteer from plains, georgia. >> dot petty (ph) if we had snow on the ground like this, we'd be paralyzed for a week. we couldn't get out of the house. >> dot petty (ph) (unknown): her schedule was grueling, almost as tough as her husband's. yet, through it all, rosalynn remained an earnest and gracious campaigner. >> rosalynn carter people ask me...
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but still trying to make appearances during anniversaries, even showed up at the edmond pettis bridged his skull broken by white police officers against the march in selma. he was a leader for the civil rights group called the student nonviolent coordinating committee. one of the key participants in 1965 civil rights protests pushing for voting rights from selma to alabama's capital, montgomery. and left a legacy just as big as this world, as big as the universe. let me bring in congressional reporter lauren fox with more on our breaking news, the deaths of congressman john lewis. lauren, what are you hearing? >> this is devastating news for capitol hill. i mean, he was often viewed by many people as the conscience of the congress. he was someone that democrats and republicans alike looked to for guidance in tough moments when it came to tough votes. when it came to moments in the country's history, he was a legend on capitol hill. he was such an important and seminal part of the civil rights movement. and you know, we just got a statement from house speaker nancy pelosi, and i want t
but still trying to make appearances during anniversaries, even showed up at the edmond pettis bridged his skull broken by white police officers against the march in selma. he was a leader for the civil rights group called the student nonviolent coordinating committee. one of the key participants in 1965 civil rights protests pushing for voting rights from selma to alabama's capital, montgomery. and left a legacy just as big as this world, as big as the universe. let me bring in congressional...
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the voting rights act which is country being considered by congress in his name and famously the pettis bridge in selma in alibi. when he was beaten by the police for trying to get black people registered to vote while there is a move through the not bridge as well in the way the name pettis and renaming it to john lewis bridge so it will for ever be aged in history with that man out a series alan fischer live in washington many thanks indeed palestinians in the west bank town of al bira say that israeli settlers vandalized and set fire to a mosque no one was injured in the overnight attack it's the latest report of subtle violence in the west bank why it's organization organization but has recorded dozens of incidents in the last 3 months in syria's neighbor abraham reports. we can clearly see the aftermath of the attack that happened here in this small school in a beautiful city near ramallah the anti palestinian graffiti written in hebrew as well as the burnt facilities the locals here believe that this attack was carried out by israeli settlers who resides in an illegal israeli sett
the voting rights act which is country being considered by congress in his name and famously the pettis bridge in selma in alibi. when he was beaten by the police for trying to get black people registered to vote while there is a move through the not bridge as well in the way the name pettis and renaming it to john lewis bridge so it will for ever be aged in history with that man out a series alan fischer live in washington many thanks indeed palestinians in the west bank town of al bira say...
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john lewis has stood as a giant for justice, whether he was standing on the edmund pettis bridge, orhether he was standing up in the wells of congress. you know, your point, craig, that is so important here, is his legacy is not just lying in state in the capitol. his legacy is actually marching through the streets of the united states today and every day. because one of the things he said was, "sometimes you have to make a way where there's no way." one of the things that we have to make a way for is the piece of legislation that he has championed on voting rights, that is still stuck in the senate. that's something that's critical right now. because what john lewis, i think, would be saying to us right now is -- >> i think we just lost professor wiley. we'll try to get her signal back up. i still have kelly o'donnell with me. kelly o., as we watch this air force plane taxi here at joint base andrews, as a pointed out a few moments ago, you've covered the hill for a number of years now, is there a story that comes to mind of john lewis there on the hill over the course of your caree
john lewis has stood as a giant for justice, whether he was standing on the edmund pettis bridge, orhether he was standing up in the wells of congress. you know, your point, craig, that is so important here, is his legacy is not just lying in state in the capitol. his legacy is actually marching through the streets of the united states today and every day. because one of the things he said was, "sometimes you have to make a way where there's no way." one of the things that we have to...
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you heard about what happened on the edmund pettis bridge. underline something, just so important. judgment at newe envelope ur e - nuremberg was showing on a sunday night. that's when the video came across of what took place that sunday afternoon. john lewis in the middle of it, troopers honors back, with sticks -- horseback with sticks, attacking the marchers. you we could look at what happened in germany, now we could look at what was happening in america. as you heard from steve harrigan, that's a moment that so many american hearts just changed in a flash and said this is intolerable. you heard president johnson stand up and say we shall overcome. we're going to get this done and so the voting rights act then all of a sudden is on a fast pace to become reality. arthel: that junction take juxf the programming and the real-time images much needed at that time in our history. so listen, as a genuine connector and a moral compass, in which direction, juan, does congress now go with the passing of congressman lewis? >> well, this is an intere
you heard about what happened on the edmund pettis bridge. underline something, just so important. judgment at newe envelope ur e - nuremberg was showing on a sunday night. that's when the video came across of what took place that sunday afternoon. john lewis in the middle of it, troopers honors back, with sticks -- horseback with sticks, attacking the marchers. you we could look at what happened in germany, now we could look at what was happening in america. as you heard from steve harrigan,...
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as we honor the life of congressman john lewis, who shed blood on that edmund pettis bridge, that wethe right to vote, grant that we never again take that right for granted, and that we exercise it, no matter what. and that we never again tamper with that right. overtake in this hour our congress, that they might restore voting rights, protections, in our nation. as we honor the life of this nonviolent warrior, who embodied the very spirit of christ and showed us that we have the spiritual power to resist injustice and evil and hatred, and vitriol, with the force of love interest, we are attorney great will, o god, that he lived among us for fourscore years and demonstrated on that bridge that physical force is no match for soul force. grant us the capacity to follow his example to fight injustice, without bitterness and hostility toward but, with a righteous indignation. oh god, as elijah asked for a double portion of elijah's anointing, as he transitioned, let a double portion of what john lewis' life was about, fall on us in this hour, so that we can continue to get in good troubl
as we honor the life of congressman john lewis, who shed blood on that edmund pettis bridge, that wethe right to vote, grant that we never again take that right for granted, and that we exercise it, no matter what. and that we never again tamper with that right. overtake in this hour our congress, that they might restore voting rights, protections, in our nation. as we honor the life of this nonviolent warrior, who embodied the very spirit of christ and showed us that we have the spiritual...
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so great for our bosses, lawrence pettis, suzanne scott, trusted me to navigate this conversation. for them. pete: looking forward to it, lawrence, "one nation" 10:00 on fox news. an extended cut on fox news. sign up today, get the first month for just 99 cents. griff: good job, lawrence. hannah made landfall as a hurricane slamming the state with 90 mile-an-hour winds and heavy rain. meanwhile hawaii bracing for impact as hurricane douglas inches closer to the coastline this morning. meteorologist rick reichmuth is tracking it all. he joins us live with the latest. hey, rick. rick: guys it is the season. a lot of tropical activity. we'll get a break across the eastern u.s. for couple days. there is something brewing in the atlantic we're watching. here is hannah made landfall toward padre island. still bringing pretty significant rain across areas of south texas. i think most of the moisture moves a little farther south. you see the track cutting across the border from mexico, into northern mexico. that is where the majority of the remaining precipitation will be had. we have a lo
so great for our bosses, lawrence pettis, suzanne scott, trusted me to navigate this conversation. for them. pete: looking forward to it, lawrence, "one nation" 10:00 on fox news. an extended cut on fox news. sign up today, get the first month for just 99 cents. griff: good job, lawrence. hannah made landfall as a hurricane slamming the state with 90 mile-an-hour winds and heavy rain. meanwhile hawaii bracing for impact as hurricane douglas inches closer to the coastline this morning....
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crimes such as auto theft and other petty crimes that the president mentioned but again this is one of those situations where the facts the statistics say otherwise we look at 2019 it was the most violent year in the country's history it was the 1st year of president lopez of the us administration if we look at his at his term so far a year and a half over that that exact period of one year and a half there been 53628 homicides this amounts to just under 100 people murdered every day and in fact only moments ago we received word of a of 24 people $24.00 people that were confirmed killed and another 7 wounded in the is a city in the state of going to what that which has become the most basically the epicenter of the violence nationwide here in mexico city at least here in mexico at least 6 states have reported an increase in violent crime over the over the course of the of the last year again going to what they're being at the height of that and there's also concerns that the that the style of the attacks that are taking place in mexico are becoming more brazen recently we saw we rep
crimes such as auto theft and other petty crimes that the president mentioned but again this is one of those situations where the facts the statistics say otherwise we look at 2019 it was the most violent year in the country's history it was the 1st year of president lopez of the us administration if we look at his at his term so far a year and a half over that that exact period of one year and a half there been 53628 homicides this amounts to just under 100 people murdered every day and in...
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two years later he helped lead 600 protesters in a march over the edmund pettis bridge in selma, where they were met with violence from alabama state troopers on the other side. >> in a time when going to jail was perceived as trouble, he reminded us, but it was good trouble. necessary. see something, say something, do something. >> has colleagues in congress remember lewis as a lawmaker who could help bridge partisan divides, and one who helped lead the way for change on social issues. >> people would ask, where's john lewis on some of the great issues of our time related to human rights and human dignity and if john lewis was there, it gave others a degree of comfort. i don't think there is a person in congress who did not have a high level of respect for the honorable john lewis. >> on sunday, the procession will carry the congressman's casket across the edmund pettis bridge one last time before heading to washington dc, where he will lie in state in our nation's capital. in troy, alabama, alecia cuneo, fox news. >>> legendary tv personality rita selden has died. up next, we take a
two years later he helped lead 600 protesters in a march over the edmund pettis bridge in selma, where they were met with violence from alabama state troopers on the other side. >> in a time when going to jail was perceived as trouble, he reminded us, but it was good trouble. necessary. see something, say something, do something. >> has colleagues in congress remember lewis as a lawmaker who could help bridge partisan divides, and one who helped lead the way for change on social...
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it should be the john lewis bridge and not the edmund pettis bridge, it seems to me. >> c.t.s about 15 years his senior of congressman lewis. what are your thoughts that the two of them would pass away within the same 24-hour period? >> this really is the mystery of death really, they happened so close, they were very close in life and very close in death. i'm sure heaven rejoicing. i think president obama and lewis. john lewis, president obama, we were all so proud with his election. it was our dream. we honor and praise him for his work. >> both of these men because of president obama would receive the medal of freedom awards, a different period but they would both be recognized for all of the work that they have done for their lifetimes. what is it that you hope that people would always remember about the legacy of these two men? >> well, they focused on what mattered. the most important aspect of democracy is the right to vote. the black lives matter movement is changing the way we see things. police patrol -- you control police, you control services. they focus not just
it should be the john lewis bridge and not the edmund pettis bridge, it seems to me. >> c.t.s about 15 years his senior of congressman lewis. what are your thoughts that the two of them would pass away within the same 24-hour period? >> this really is the mystery of death really, they happened so close, they were very close in life and very close in death. i'm sure heaven rejoicing. i think president obama and lewis. john lewis, president obama, we were all so proud with his...
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still some petty rain around some of us here too.st part temperatures just into the teens with up quite a change from yesterday was so warm and humid. change compared to saturday's washout. with the sunshine in the day ahead as we go on through sunday evening still a bit of rain towards essex and kent. it will finally clear away. along with that weather front at last, keeping a few showers across parts of northwest scotland. as much of the uk will be dry going into monday morning. and cooler across the board, many of us will be into single figures as monday begins. with the ridge of high pressure building into monday and tuesday for that matter. a lot of dry weather, dry everywhere because still around that ridge of high pressure there will still be a few showers coming in. especially into scotland but during monday there is a chance of catching northern ireland as parts of northern england as well. both england and wales will stay dry. a cool start to the day temperatures recover in some sunny spells but we still mainly talking temp
still some petty rain around some of us here too.st part temperatures just into the teens with up quite a change from yesterday was so warm and humid. change compared to saturday's washout. with the sunshine in the day ahead as we go on through sunday evening still a bit of rain towards essex and kent. it will finally clear away. along with that weather front at last, keeping a few showers across parts of northwest scotland. as much of the uk will be dry going into monday morning. and cooler...
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john lewis's dramatic final crossing of the edmund pettis bridge. that's ahead.dible is my road-trip companion. it's kind of my quiet, alone time. audible is a routine for me. it's like a fun night school for adults. i could easily be seduced into locking myself into a place where i do nothing but listen to books. i never was interested in historical fiction before, but i'm obsessed with it now. there are a lot of like, classic and big titles that i feel like i missed out since i don't have time to read, mean i might as well listen. if i want to catch up on the news or history or learn what's going on in the world, i can download a book and listen to it. because i listened to her story over and over again, i made the decision to go ahead and follow my own dream, which was to help other veterans. i think there's like 180 books in my, in my library now. it changes your perspective; it makes you a different person. it's true, it's so true. to start your free 30-day trial, just text listen25 to 500500. for the same medications as the vet, but up to 30 percent less wi
john lewis's dramatic final crossing of the edmund pettis bridge. that's ahead.dible is my road-trip companion. it's kind of my quiet, alone time. audible is a routine for me. it's like a fun night school for adults. i could easily be seduced into locking myself into a place where i do nothing but listen to books. i never was interested in historical fiction before, but i'm obsessed with it now. there are a lot of like, classic and big titles that i feel like i missed out since i don't have...
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on the edmund pettis bridge, he and other marchers were met by heavily armed state and local police, they were set upon and beaten. lewis suffered a fractured skull, it would be known as bloody sunday. he galvanized the country. he never lost his young, activist spirit irk taking it from protest to politics. lewis was arrested more than 40 times by police according to his congressional office. >> i'm on my way and we're going to win this race. >> reporter: he was elected to city council in atlanta and then to congress in washington, representing georgia's 5th district, fighting against poverty and for health care while working to help younger generations by improving education. he reached out to young people in other ways, writing a series of graphic novels about the civil rights movement, winning him a national book award. in the life of so many moments and great achievements, it was the achievement of another in 2008 that perhaps meant the most, the election of president barack obama. >> and we have never been just a collection of individuals or a collection of red states and blue
on the edmund pettis bridge, he and other marchers were met by heavily armed state and local police, they were set upon and beaten. lewis suffered a fractured skull, it would be known as bloody sunday. he galvanized the country. he never lost his young, activist spirit irk taking it from protest to politics. lewis was arrested more than 40 times by police according to his congressional office. >> i'm on my way and we're going to win this race. >> reporter: he was elected to city...
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congressman john lewis made that final pass at the edmund pettis bridge.usands of people mourn his loss and say thank you. the same bridge where he and others were beaten by alabama state troopers during a and a march on a day that became known as bloody sunday. >> they beat him with billy clubs fracturing his skull. but, john was determined to fight for equality and justice. he put his own life on the line in the service of others. and, for a brighter future for everyone. >> reporter: months after lewis was bloodied on the bridge, president lyndon johnson signed the voting rights in july. >> to be here today is an honor. it is a celebration of his life and his accomplishments. for not only black americans, but for america. >> reporter: the civil rights icon will lie in state sunday in montgomery, alabama following memorials in troy and selma. >> there is no one that can ever replace a john lewis. he touched my life in so many ways. >> reporter: after today's ceremonies in alabama, his body will be flown to washington, fillmore today, the bay area te raise
congressman john lewis made that final pass at the edmund pettis bridge.usands of people mourn his loss and say thank you. the same bridge where he and others were beaten by alabama state troopers during a and a march on a day that became known as bloody sunday. >> they beat him with billy clubs fracturing his skull. but, john was determined to fight for equality and justice. he put his own life on the line in the service of others. and, for a brighter future for everyone. >>...
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the body of civil rights icon john lewis will be making its way across the edmund pettis bridge. we have full coverage of today's ceremony and all the surrounding events here on ktvu as well as on ktvu plus. >>> hundreds of people filled the streets of downtown oakland last night in the city's latest march and rally in support of the black lives matter movement. the demonstration included members of the bay area wall of moms who wore bright yellow shirts and carried yellow pea signs peer group leaders say they came to barriers to help protect demonstrators. >> that protest in downtown oakland remained peaceful during the evening hours, but then there was violence and vandalism and arson once the sun went down. police did make several arrests after the superior court house was set on fire, and windows at the oakland police headquarters were broken and sprayed with graffiti peaceful demonstrators say the overnight violence should not divert attention away from their fight against police brutality. >>> especially right now with what's happening in portland which is really disgusting
the body of civil rights icon john lewis will be making its way across the edmund pettis bridge. we have full coverage of today's ceremony and all the surrounding events here on ktvu as well as on ktvu plus. >>> hundreds of people filled the streets of downtown oakland last night in the city's latest march and rally in support of the black lives matter movement. the demonstration included members of the bay area wall of moms who wore bright yellow shirts and carried yellow pea signs...
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he and his fellow protesters crossed the edmund pettis bridge. the images that reveal the ugly reality of racial impression oppression in the south were the turning point in the civil rights movement. john lewis served over three decades in congress and was known as the conscience of congress. >>> new rules around governor gavin newsom requiring most schools to start with online learning in the fall with full reopening that can only happen if the counties are off the state watch list for two consecutive weeks. classrooms must maintain physical distancing. >>> house speaker nancy pelosi wants the fbi to take charge of the investigation into the deadly shooting in vallejo after the destruction of a key piece of evidence, the windshield where the officer fired his gun. >>> some could get a ticket and napa county for not wearing a mask with fines ranging from $25-$500. the county supervisor said that citations are the last resort for repeat offenders. >>> the man that stabbed neil wilson to death on the bart platform will likely spend the rest of his
he and his fellow protesters crossed the edmund pettis bridge. the images that reveal the ugly reality of racial impression oppression in the south were the turning point in the civil rights movement. john lewis served over three decades in congress and was known as the conscience of congress. >>> new rules around governor gavin newsom requiring most schools to start with online learning in the fall with full reopening that can only happen if the counties are off the state watch list...
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john lewis surprised us in the annual march that we commemorate that day going across the edmund pettis bridge and he surprised us showing up even though he was in pain and suffering from the cancer, he showed up and spoke. i was one of those holding the ladder for him to stand above the crowd. he told us to keep getting in good trouble, and that's what we must do. but as a nation grieves this historic loss, the first wave of coronavirus continues to crest over the country. now totaling more than 3.5 million cases, more than 140,000 deaths. in a moment we'll bring in california senator kamala harris and then the chair of the congressional black caucus, representative karen bass. but first, joining me now, is civil rights activist martin luther king iii. he is an international human rights activist. he's also the eldest son and heir to civil rights leader dr. martin luther king jr. martin, thank you for being with us tonight. you know, knew john lewis from just about your birth. he was an admirer, student and co-worker with your father. give us some of your memories of congressman lewis.
john lewis surprised us in the annual march that we commemorate that day going across the edmund pettis bridge and he surprised us showing up even though he was in pain and suffering from the cancer, he showed up and spoke. i was one of those holding the ladder for him to stand above the crowd. he told us to keep getting in good trouble, and that's what we must do. but as a nation grieves this historic loss, the first wave of coronavirus continues to crest over the country. now totaling more...
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. >> in 1965 he was beaten brutally, leading a march across the edmund pettis bridge in selma, alabama, a momentous event that would become known as bloody sunday. even in the face of such violence and hate, his desire for peace knew no bounds. in one of the most beautiful stories of forgiveness, lewis once forgave a man who years later came forward and apologized for beating lewis as he attempted to enter a white waiting room. >> well, i said to mr. wilson when i met with him early during the week when he came to washington to visit with me, and he said he wanted to apologize, that he was sorry, and i said i forgive you. and i don't have any bitterness or hatred because it was in keeping with what we believed in, that we should have the capacity and the ability to forgive. >> words don't capture the scope of lewis' legacy, but we are left remembering what he said he wanted. he wanted people to get in good trouble, necessary trouble. >> i would see those signs that said white men, colored men, white women, colored women, white waiting, colored waiting. i asked my mother and father and
. >> in 1965 he was beaten brutally, leading a march across the edmund pettis bridge in selma, alabama, a momentous event that would become known as bloody sunday. even in the face of such violence and hate, his desire for peace knew no bounds. in one of the most beautiful stories of forgiveness, lewis once forgave a man who years later came forward and apologized for beating lewis as he attempted to enter a white waiting room. >> well, i said to mr. wilson when i met with him early...
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just by muggle yeah i'd yells and i had a call and you still don't know what the mere thought of pettis or spoke. but can really stick themselves. in your seams because open you up. people you have on with. the comforting like when you. go out. you know you will stop him give him a little body pure all. much of the way my family mean they mean a gruet still yeah with us i'm a. little more yeah i should push them but the show a little way to go with going to then have been given. the. sort of...
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pettis along the coast. that will be a straight onshore wind but it is the way the wind interacts with the unique geography of the pacific coast that shifts around the threat of rip current's. not always in the same place every time but temperatures will be nice as we head into the weekend. a little hot inland but not too bad. should reach up to around 90b0 for inland portions. we will break down the hour by hour forecast for all of the microclimates of the bay area coming up in a few minutes. >> i am here at lake merritt. a independent day the fourth of lies. how they want this holiday to be remembered this year. >> a tragic turn in the case of a wayward mountain lion capt. on the streets of sanford. >> and open a sideshow tracked down spanning the east to north bay even taking the investigation hundreds of miles away. >> this weekend kpix 5 brings you the best of pride 50. hour one hour special airs tomorrow right after the the news at 11 and again sunday on our sister station kb cw >> summer saying the fo
pettis along the coast. that will be a straight onshore wind but it is the way the wind interacts with the unique geography of the pacific coast that shifts around the threat of rip current's. not always in the same place every time but temperatures will be nice as we head into the weekend. a little hot inland but not too bad. should reach up to around 90b0 for inland portions. we will break down the hour by hour forecast for all of the microclimates of the bay area coming up in a few minutes....
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luther king, and she talked about how he did survive the blows to the head when he was on the edmund pettis back in 1965. take a listen. >> john was hurt on that bridge and yet he kept his tenacity, his faithfulness, his loyalty, his desire to serve people, and that is the john lewis that i remember. always a forgiving kind of person. alicia: he was a forgiving type of person, as you have just said, and as you know and in your state, we have seen so much violence in the name of the rights of others. what do you think the congressman would say to this? i mean, he has talked about it -- he has talked about it, but he had such a different approach when it came to disagreement. >> yeah. he had a majorly different kind of approach, and that's what is needed today, quite frankly. i mean, john lewis, as i mentioned earlier, is a very gentle soul and a very caring individual. and with all the indescribable accomplishments of his life, he did so peaceably. and i believe there are, certainly, issues today that he would be very sympathetic towards, that he would be passionate about. but the methodolog
luther king, and she talked about how he did survive the blows to the head when he was on the edmund pettis back in 1965. take a listen. >> john was hurt on that bridge and yet he kept his tenacity, his faithfulness, his loyalty, his desire to serve people, and that is the john lewis that i remember. always a forgiving kind of person. alicia: he was a forgiving type of person, as you have just said, and as you know and in your state, we have seen so much violence in the name of the rights...
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lewis has shared his story of struggle with almost 100 sojourn groups leading some across the edmund pettisridge in selma where lewis and other peaceful protesters were beaten about i police known as bloody sunday. >> who is more courageous nan john lewis? arrested over 40 times, beaten many times, and yet always nonviolent. >> i feel like i have an obligation to do what i can, to tell the story, because i was a witness. >> reporter: in 2015, the georgia congressman spoke with abc 7 news about his front row seat in the 1960s civil rights movement. >> you would be sitting there in an orderly, peaceful, non-violent fashion and someone would come up and spit on us, put a live cigarette out in our hair or down our backs. that happened. >> reporter: east bay congressman barbara lee says lewis was a close friend. she says he was inspired by the black lives matter movement. he even posed for this self-ie near the mural in washington, d.c. >> the civil rights movement, sel selma, this was a movement of young people and john lewis saw our young people as a continuation in 2020 of that movement. >> r
lewis has shared his story of struggle with almost 100 sojourn groups leading some across the edmund pettisridge in selma where lewis and other peaceful protesters were beaten about i police known as bloody sunday. >> who is more courageous nan john lewis? arrested over 40 times, beaten many times, and yet always nonviolent. >> i feel like i have an obligation to do what i can, to tell the story, because i was a witness. >> reporter: in 2015, the georgia congressman spoke with...
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john lewis had a bloody head on that edmond pettis bridge on that bloody sunday just so folks like myself could exercise our full franchise, and yet we see people like brian kemp and donald trump taking advantage of the loopholes in that system and making sure that everyone's voice is not actually heard at the ballot box. fighting voter suppression, especially in this critical election year, is one of the most essential ways we can get in that good trouble and that we can make sure we honor reverend vivian and mr. lewis with more than our words but with our deeds. >> so brittany, take me into that room. as the "hamilton" folks would say, you were in the room where it happened. is this the first time c.t. vivian was in the room with this black president and a civil roots icon? this is an iconic table. >> it was a beautiful black day, truly. >> yes. >> of course, it wasn't the first time that reverend vivian was at the white house. i think the obama administration did a particularly beautiful job of honoring the legacy of not only our past legends but our living legends and the people who m
john lewis had a bloody head on that edmond pettis bridge on that bloody sunday just so folks like myself could exercise our full franchise, and yet we see people like brian kemp and donald trump taking advantage of the loopholes in that system and making sure that everyone's voice is not actually heard at the ballot box. fighting voter suppression, especially in this critical election year, is one of the most essential ways we can get in that good trouble and that we can make sure we honor...
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all trump is trying to do is force people back into these petty political fights.americans have had enough of that. what makes tammy duckworth appealing to a lot of people right now, she got poked, she got poked by tucker carlson. she said i'm not going to take this. >> george, can -- >> i don't think people want to see that. people are out of work. kids can't go to school. donald trump, we don't need to see the future because we have a past to judge on. this is a referendum, we have a record to look to with donald trump. let it be that. >> rahm. >> two things, put aside the fact the attack on tammy duckworth the senator from illinois and the governor of michigan gretchen whitmer, both reinforce the president's -- he's pushing away college educated women. president obama got 46% of that vote. today, vice president biden is kn north of 60%. this trend, attacking women governors, women senators, all i can say to the trump campaign, keep going. don't stop. just be yourself. it's not going to work. vice president biden has to do four things in the next four months -- p
all trump is trying to do is force people back into these petty political fights.americans have had enough of that. what makes tammy duckworth appealing to a lot of people right now, she got poked, she got poked by tucker carlson. she said i'm not going to take this. >> george, can -- >> i don't think people want to see that. people are out of work. kids can't go to school. donald trump, we don't need to see the future because we have a past to judge on. this is a referendum, we...
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john lewis has shared his story of struggle with a sojourn groups leading some across the edmund pettisridge in selma where lewis and other peaceful protesters were beaten about i police known as bloody sunday. >> who is more courageous nan john lewis? arrested over 40 times, beaten many times, and yet always nonviolent. >> i feel like i have an obligation to do what i can, to tell the story, because i was a witness. >> reporter: in 2015, the georgia congressman spoke with abc 7 news about his front row seat in the 1960s civil rights movement. >> you would be sitting there in an orderly, peaceful, non-violent fashion and someone would come up and spit on us, put a live cigarette out in our hair or down our backs. that happened. >> reporter: east bay congressman barbara lee says lewis was a close friend. she says he was inspired by the black lives matter movement. he even posed for this selfie near the mural in washington, d.c. >> the civil rights movement, selma, this was a movement of young people and john lewis saw our young people as a continuation in 2020 of that movement. >> report
john lewis has shared his story of struggle with a sojourn groups leading some across the edmund pettisridge in selma where lewis and other peaceful protesters were beaten about i police known as bloody sunday. >> who is more courageous nan john lewis? arrested over 40 times, beaten many times, and yet always nonviolent. >> i feel like i have an obligation to do what i can, to tell the story, because i was a witness. >> reporter: in 2015, the georgia congressman spoke with abc...
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. >> a moving tribute to don lewis as a congressman and civil rights icon causes the edmund pettis bridge one final time.>> our nation is better off because of robert lewis.>> reporter: following a service at the church in selma where the 1965 march for voting rights began, his body was taken by caisson on a solemn journey across the bridge where he faced one of the most dangerous confrontations in his lifelong fight for equality. crowds gathered along the routes to bid farewell to the congressman as he made his final passage. crossing the 1200 foot span the case on pause where he was beaten by troopers on march 7, 1965, a day known as bloodied sunday, lewis and valley than followed behind the carriage, waiting on the other side alabama state troopers, but this time honoring the change he brought to the country. an honor guard transfer the casket joy hers before lewis his body was taken to montgomery, the intended final stop on that march from, 55 years ago. the line stayed at the alabama capital.>> is quite an honor and quite a tribute to quite a man. >> reporter: on monday he will be ta
. >> a moving tribute to don lewis as a congressman and civil rights icon causes the edmund pettis bridge one final time.>> our nation is better off because of robert lewis.>> reporter: following a service at the church in selma where the 1965 march for voting rights began, his body was taken by caisson on a solemn journey across the bridge where he faced one of the most dangerous confrontations in his lifelong fight for equality. crowds gathered along the routes to bid...
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it gets down into these petty slights that get blown up. course, when he , is an president incredible period of legislative accomplishment. it was a unique period. he had this overwhelming majority in congress. he could get that legislation done. ability in that same any of his reelections. really a unique, historic moment. i do not think that you will see any presidents soon to be able to match it. paul: i do not think you will ever see it again. they had a four month period to prepare for the 100 days. he had the american public, demanding action and action now. there was a photograph of roosevelt and hoover in the back car at the inauguration. it sums up everything you said about their relationship. roosevelt is trying to have small talk with hoover and roosevelt was famous for his charming personality and ability. renowned forually his taciturn nature. roosevelt turns his attention to the crowd and hoover sits there look on his face. article inre is an the new yorker that was never run that sums it up perfectly. hoover has this scowl an
it gets down into these petty slights that get blown up. course, when he , is an president incredible period of legislative accomplishment. it was a unique period. he had this overwhelming majority in congress. he could get that legislation done. ability in that same any of his reelections. really a unique, historic moment. i do not think that you will see any presidents soon to be able to match it. paul: i do not think you will ever see it again. they had a four month period to prepare for the...
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when we went to the command about it me and this petty officer who saw my face. they just they went away because they didn't want any kind of problems going on. a couple weeks later i needed the key to do my cleanup so i knocked on his door and he said ok yeah come on in here and here and i said no no i'm going to wait out here. and he screamed at me and he made me come in and he grabbed my own arm. the. and he raped me. every thing came to a complete change the day that i was raped i got there in february by april i was drugged and raped for the 1st time i had like a cold or pneumonia like symptoms and so they sent me to get shut down and while i was waiting to be examined. and came in and he helped him so he said he was going to the bathroom and he came into my room and and that's when he raped me the entire time i was screaming and yelling for help and for him to stop nobody came to the door nobody came to help me and to morrow ski or anything they made it very very clear. that. if i said anything they were going to kill me. you know in then of course i didn't
when we went to the command about it me and this petty officer who saw my face. they just they went away because they didn't want any kind of problems going on. a couple weeks later i needed the key to do my cleanup so i knocked on his door and he said ok yeah come on in here and here and i said no no i'm going to wait out here. and he screamed at me and he made me come in and he grabbed my own arm. the. and he raped me. every thing came to a complete change the day that i was raped i got there...
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to hear john lewis speak of the events of march 7, 1965, from the center of that edmund pettis bridge is a transformative one. and that bridge has a very unique structure. it is a steep rise and then it flattens in the muddle and then a -- in the middle and then a steep descent. and you realize standing with john, hearing him describe those events that it wasn't until 25-year-old john lewis was in the middle of that bridge leading a column with jose williams of marchers 600 strong, it wasn't until they were committed to crossing that bridge that he could see the violence that lay ahead, the sea of state troopers, the angry mobs. and i'm sure you could feel the violence that was to come in the air. but john did not falter. he continued to march. and we know what happened. they were gassed, they were trampled, they were beaten. but they remerged stronger -- re-emerged stronger and marched again and made it to montgomery e and made the civil rights act the law of the land. and this is very similar to where we are as a country now. we are in the middle of the bridge, and we can see what's
to hear john lewis speak of the events of march 7, 1965, from the center of that edmund pettis bridge is a transformative one. and that bridge has a very unique structure. it is a steep rise and then it flattens in the muddle and then a -- in the middle and then a steep descent. and you realize standing with john, hearing him describe those events that it wasn't until 25-year-old john lewis was in the middle of that bridge leading a column with jose williams of marchers 600 strong, it wasn't...
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on sunday, there was a momentous final crossing of selma's edmond pettis bridge because in 1965, 600oopers. many were brutally beaten, including lewis, whose skull was fractured. and that television footage of that bloody sunday shocked the nation and it galvanized support behind the voting rights act which was signed into law five months later by president lyndon johnson. after the procession, it will lie in state at the capitol. nancy cordes on capitol hill. this is an honor afforded to just a few dozen people in our nation's history. it is one of the highest honors that one can receive. >> reporter: it is, norah. it's very rare. it has to be approved by congressional leadership. normally for former presidents, to lawmakers, really extraordinary individuals and it's meant to give the public a chance to say good-bye. typically, the casket will be placed in the rotunda of the u.s. capitol and the public allowed to file past. things are going to be a little different this time around, of course, because we are in the middle of a coronavirus pandemic, and the capitol has been closed to
on sunday, there was a momentous final crossing of selma's edmond pettis bridge because in 1965, 600oopers. many were brutally beaten, including lewis, whose skull was fractured. and that television footage of that bloody sunday shocked the nation and it galvanized support behind the voting rights act which was signed into law five months later by president lyndon johnson. after the procession, it will lie in state at the capitol. nancy cordes on capitol hill. this is an honor afforded to just...
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here we are driving the iconic 43 car for richard petty motor sports t sports.en a heck of a journey. mostly left turns, but it's been a fun part of the process. >> anthony: now tell me this. because i know, as a kid growing up, not once did you ever think that you would gain the attention of the president of the united states of america. in a positive or negative way. >> yeah. >> anthony: what are your thoughts on how he's come after you in the media? in the press, and on social media because of what's transpired so far? >> yeah, you know, when i first read it, i was like, man, there's so much more things that are going on in the world that i feel like he should be worried about about. but it's hard to get people to understand, especially when the facts are delivered on the table, and they've been there for two weeks now, to be late to the party is one thing, and to be wrong on the factual information is another. but all in all, he did get one thing right, the great officials that continue to stand behind me, nascar drivers and officials that continue to stand
here we are driving the iconic 43 car for richard petty motor sports t sports.en a heck of a journey. mostly left turns, but it's been a fun part of the process. >> anthony: now tell me this. because i know, as a kid growing up, not once did you ever think that you would gain the attention of the president of the united states of america. in a positive or negative way. >> yeah. >> anthony: what are your thoughts on how he's come after you in the media? in the press, and on...
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name is and in my case my command was unwilling to help me i went for help several times with other petty officers and i i was denied help even with other men saying please get her away from him and it was it was still out many. people were telling me don't go to the public don't let this get out because it'll make the military look bad i really feel like my social responsibility to speak out about this issue especially considering my investigative experience and the fact that the military justice system allows so many offenders to escape. thanks for being willing to kill me in a little bit on some of the experiences i name is regina basque is and i served honorably in the united states marine corps for 4 years playing miss corey choke and i served in the united states coast guard i was harassed and sexually assaulted i was administrative leave discharges no benefit for 9 and a half years of service women should not bear their burden that is not part of what we should have been doing to do our jobs for time a criminal activity we're talking about a vicious. attack that it is criminal it i
name is and in my case my command was unwilling to help me i went for help several times with other petty officers and i i was denied help even with other men saying please get her away from him and it was it was still out many. people were telling me don't go to the public don't let this get out because it'll make the military look bad i really feel like my social responsibility to speak out about this issue especially considering my investigative experience and the fact that the military...