and that was vernon baker. at the time, he was awarded the distinguished service cross, it was said that he was not even recommended for the medal of honor because it was known that that would not even have been considered for him because he was african-american. >> first lieutenant vernon baker distinguished himself by -- on 5 april at 2:45, lieutenant baker advanced as the head of his weapons platoon, along with company sees three rifle platoons. a german mountain stronghold. moving more rapidly than the rest of the company, lieutenant baker and 25 men reached the south side some 250 yards from the castle within two hours. while searching for a position to set up a machine gun, lieutenant baker observed to cylindrical objects pointing out the slit at the edge of the hill. crawling up and under the opening, he stuck his rifle into this led into the clip, killing the observation post who occupied it. moving to another position in the same area, lieutenant baker came upon a well camouflaged machine gun nest. he

that was vernon baker. at the time he was awarded the distinguished service cross, it was said that he was not even recommended for the medal of honor because it was known that would not even have been considered for him because he was african american. [applause] >> at you are watching american at everyv, all weekend weekend. like us on facebook at c-span history. >> at duke university history professor laura edwards talks about the difference between federal and local courts during the reconstruction in. the actions of these courts frequently conflicted with the each other. this event is part of a series on the supreme court and reconstruction posted by the supreme court historical society. [applause] [laughter] justice kagan: thank you very

only one of the seven recipients was still living, and that was vernon baker. at the time he was awarded the distinguished service cross, it was said that he was not even recommended for the medal of honor because it was known that that would not even have been considered for him because he was african-american. [applause] >> all persons having business before the honorable supreme court of the united date. >> he boldly opposed the forced internment of japanese americans in world war ii. after being convicted of failing to report, he took his case all the way to the supreme court. discuss the historic supreme court case. president franklin roosevelt issued an evacuation order sending 120,000 people of japanese origin to internment camps throughout the u.s.. >> it's a re-creation of one of the barracks. they were divided into six different rooms. have sheet rock, ceilings, they did not have the masonite on the floor. it would have been freezing even in the daytime. the only heating they would have had would be a potbellied stove.

only one of the seven recipients was still living in that was vernon baker. awarded thehe was distinguished service award. it was at that he was not even recommended for the medal of honor because it was known that that would not even have been considered for him because he was african-american. [applause] [applause] >> all persons having business before the supreme court of the united states are admonished to common get their attention. >> after being convicted for failing to report for relocation he took a case all the way to the supreme court. >> this week on landmark cases we will discuss the historic rematsucourt case of ko versus the united states. >> this is a recreation of one of the barracks. there are 20 feet wide and 120 feet long and there divided into six rooms. that is not a she proper ceilings. it would've been freezing. even in the daytime. the only heating up at would've been a populist. this would not have been able to keep the entire room in a comfortable kind of way. class he by the order and his case went to the spring court. find out how

only one of the seven recipients was still living and that was vernon baker. at the time, he was awarded the distinguished service cross, it was said that he was not even recommended for the medal of honor because it was known that that would not even have been considered for him because he was african-american. [applause] >> you are watching american history tv. 48 hours of programming on american history tv every weekend on c-span3. follow us on twitter for information on our schedule and to keep up with the latest history news. to all of you, thank you for your support. and to the kids for just saying no. thank you. [applause] my hope is that the women of the future will feel truly free to follow whatever path their talents and their natures dictate. i think they thought that the glamorous, was so and your role -- what you did was so glamorous, your life was so glamorous. and all they saw were the parties and meeting people. you, ie got to tell never worked harder in my life. >> nancy reagan served as longtime political partner, ferocious protector, and ult