army would be charged with race discrimination at walter reed. male nurses were also charging discrimination that they themselves continued in their attempt to fully be immersed in the army nurse corps and then you still have women white and black pushing back against some of the military approach to treatment between male and female officers the army itself eventually does decide to reduce the age limit for dependent. in the early 50s they allow women who have children over the age of 14. to join the army nurse corps. they do allow married women. in the 60s there were changes but they also remain very specific differences and challenges coming to race relations and gender relations. and in many ways that is reflected of larger civilian society. thank you. [applause] >> if you have questions please come to the microphone. >> you mentioned something about a quota on the black women nurses and there were many more who trained to for fill the mission. can you tell me about the training for black women as nurses? was there segregation in the training

e glor: on the eve of the y liday, first lady melania trump made an unannounced visit to walter reedding time with service members being treated there and their families. and we end here tonight with the story of another wounded rrior.s injuped him scover a talent he never kne had,anm ie never cove the porait ofar >> reporter: peter damon turns outs about 30 paintings a year, and sells them for between $250 and $1,500. that's not enough to make ends meet, but it has made him whole again... >> painting with my left hook. >> reporter: ...after he lost both arms if iraq. >> having this skill, that even able-bodied people find difficult, is something that really sort of gave me a boost, and made me feel like i fit in lre in the world. >> reporter: he was an army helicopter mechanic working on a landing gear in 2003 when heessurized gas blew it apart, killing one soldier and gravely injuring him. ht i lost my right arm above the elbow, about three inches above the elbow, and my left about six inches below. >> reporter: he was a blue- collar guy who had been an electrician before he joined

much more local trip, the first lady visiting walter reed medical center in maryland to meet with woundedarriors and their families was a wonderful visit and the staff take care of our men and women in uniform. the holiday, most have the day off but they will be outside barbecuing with friends and families. we want to know what the weather is like. rob: it is going to be a hot one out there. >> it is nice after 4 july, if you took of the latter part of the weekend, it will be nice to calm down a little bit. look at the weather maps, show you what is going on along with the heat of the summer comes humidity. and the heaviest storms all week long have been in the far northern plains, that is the case today, cooler air moves in it heavy storms across the western gulf but you get the idea that they will heat up with garden-variety thunderstorms. temperaturewise it is hot again across the ohio valley towards the great lakes. across the coast, 5:00 heat index does cool down a little bit. it feels like july 4th. rob: 10 minutes after the our. major blow to the democratic party is a longtime lawm

. >> trace: jennifer, i know you reported on major burkett at walter reed in 2014. like since then? >> when i first met major burkett and his family, they had four children that they were raising in a tiny room at walter reed. he just hat his first leg amputated. he was preparing to compete in the invictus game for wounded warriors. he won a gold medal for archery and the para olympics as well. he was a master archer before his crash. he and his wives have had twins and major burkett had a second leg amputated earlier this year. now they're settling into their home near pittsburgh. i spoke to melissa. she says her son takes friends crawfishing behind the house and in the new dream home, her husband, eric, cooked a meal for the first time since being injured. a major step on his road back to independence, trace. >> trace: when a fantastic story. jennifer griffin, good of you. happy fourth of july. thank you. >> thank you. >> trace: we could have celebrated america's independence a couple of days ago. a painting in the halls of congress help tell the story of what hap

. >>> there was a surprise visitor today at walter reed national medical center. first lady, melania trump, made a visit to the hospital to visit service members wounded in combat and their families. mrs. trump spent five days at the hospital as a patient after having kidney surgery in may. >>> when we come back, those who serve. we'll catch up with a man who has given so much to our country and is still honoring his fellow veterans today. fire. now two meg the price. why the victims ) families are outraged over the punishment. plus, we investigate how san francisco )s dirty streets just cost the city.... big bucks. next. the news at six starts right now: >>> finally tonight, it's estimated only about 600,000 of the 16 million americans who served in world war ii are still alive. on any given day you'll find some of them visiting the world war ii memorial in washington, d.c. often there to greet them a familiar face, a fellow veteran, now 94, there to honor the enduring bond forged by war, duty and sacrifice. his story tonight in those who serve. at the world war

on the eve of the holiday, the first lady spent a visit with walter reed hospital. we end with the story of another wounded warrior, his injuries helped him discover a talent he never knew he had and led him in to a world he never imagined. the portrait of the artist. >> peter turns out about 30 paintings a year and sells them for between $250 and $1500. that's not enough to make ends meet. but it has made him whole again. after he lost both arms had in iraq. >> having this skill that even able bodied people find difficult was something that sort of gave me a boost. made me feel like i fit in more in the world. >> he was an army helicopter mechanic working on landing gear in 2003, when pressurized gas blew it apart. killi ining one soldier and gra injuring him. >> i lost my arm three inches above the elbow and my left, about six inches below. >> he was a blue collar guy who had been an electrician before joining the army. >> how am i going to make a living and take care of my family. >> then with a simple drawing a new future was opened up. >> that was done right af

. >>> there was a surprise visitor today at walter reed national medical center. lady, melania trump, made a visit to spital to visit service members wounded in combat and their families. mrs. trump spent five days at the hospital ft as a patient having kidney surgery in may. >>> when we come back, those who serve. we'll catch wake up man who has giveso much to our country and still honoring his fellow veterans today. man: it k to run this business, but i really love it. i'm on the move all day long, and sometimes i don't eat the way i should. so i drink boost to get the nutrition i'm missing. boost high protein now has 33% more protein, along with 26 essential vitamins and minerals. and it has a guaranteed great taste. man: boost gives me everything i need to be up for doing what i love. boost high protein. be up for it. you might or joints.hing. for your heart... but do you take something for your brain. with an ingredient originally found in jellyfish, prevagen is the number one selling brain-health supplement in drug stores nationwide. prevagen. the name to re

. >> that was done right after i lost my arms, i was still at walter reed. >> reporter: what was it like way out? >> it was kind of miraculous, in a way, something was telling me to focus on this and everything will be all right. >> reporter: notice he doesn't have a state of the art prosthetic arm, just a plain old hook, which he finds works best. i'm still struck by your prosthetic, which seems like a fairly crude device, and what you can produce with it. >> it may be crude, but it's some of the best technology i think there is out there. this just feels like it's more of a part of me. >> reporter: he and his wife jen run an art gallery in a small new england town, where he showcases the work of local artists. with his disability check from the v.a., he can afford to be a starving artist. >> it had a lot of the elements that i like to paint. >> reporter: he is a man doing what he wants with his life. most people who saw you on the street would say, "boy, that guy got a tough break." >> yeah, i don't see it that way. suffering an injury like this sort of has a way of making you focus on

. >>> first lady melania trump returned to walter reed hospital nearly two months after undergoing a kidney procedure. but this time she was there to pay a surprise visit to wounded service members and their families. she thanked them, of course, for their service and thanked the hospital staff for their care, as well. >>> we turn now to the 12 boys trapped inside that flooded cave in northern thailand. >> work crews are now trying to run a fiber-optic line down into the cave so the boys can talk to their parents. they've received food and crucial medical supplies from a doctor and nurse who swam underwater to reach them, but it takes at least six hours for divers to reach the boys. now the question is how to get them out. abc's james longman shows us just how challenging this rescue effort will be. >> reporter: the pressure is on. >> we're coming. it's okay. many people are coming. >> reporter: now that those 12 missing boys and their soccer coach have been found alive with more rain forecast this week, the real test will be getting them out safely. >> we are hungry. >> reporter: th

nation's heroes just in time for independence day meeting with wounded warriors and their families at walter reedin maryland, with a wonderful visit and she thanked the staff who take care of our men and women in uniform is do we all every day. the time is 10 minutes after the top of the hour. independence day is meant to commemorate the brave men and women who helped make the united states the greatest country in the world, why are democrats using it to call for open borders? our next guest shows the further left they go the quicker they will be left behind in the polls. this is how you celebrate the fourth, the small business owner who makes it his business to remind viewers that freedom isn't free. ♪ heather: he is promised of the country, sent a picture of pint sized patriot as well. ♪ venture cardholders 10 miles on every dollar they spend at thousands of hotels. all you have to do is pay with this... at hotels.com/venture. 10 miles per dollar? that is incredible. brrrrr. i have the chills. because you're so excited? because ice is cold. and because of all those miles. obviously. what's in y

. >> well, that was done very -- right after i lost my arms while i was still at walter reed. >> what of miraculous in a way. something was telling me to focus on this and everything will be all right. >> reporter: notice, he doesn't have a state-of-the-art prosthetic arm. just a plain old hook, which he finds works best. >> i'm still struck by your prosthetic, which seems like a fairly crude deceouro with it. >> it may be crude, but it's some of the best technology i think is out there. this just feels more like it's a part of me. >> reporter: he and his wife jan run an art gallery in a small new england town where he showcases the work of local artis artists. with his disability check from the va he can afford to be a starving artist. >> it had a lot of the elements that i like to paint. >> reporter: he is a man doing what he wants with his life. most people who saw you on the street would say boy, that guy got a tough break. >> yeah. i don't see it that way. suffering an injury like this sort of has a way of making you focus on what's important in life. >> late winter, sunshine. >>

. >> i know you've teamed up here at home with vets at walter reed as well, right? >> yes.proud about that. a double amput got the combat ready balm and used it. he was about to be wheelchair bound because he couldn't use the prosthetics anymore.en he to walter reed, said we need this cream. i c now use prosthetics without blisters or dry skin. we contracted with wterreed. now every wounded warrior comes through gets combat ready balm. >> we have localnd businessmen women making a difference in our community and also saying thank you to our bravest. >> thank you so much. we appreciate you joining us. >> thank you for having us. >> gufat great products, great things going on there. love it. the time is 7:14, clouds rolling in. how will right? i do. it's a busy, busy place. whenever you're ready. it happens every time. i've got it. and every time, she wins. you always do this. no, no. i insist. it's on me. alright. but you have the bb&t app with zelle who are you texting? oh, uh no one. i really should go back. and can pay the bill before she even leaves the restaurant. beth!

assigned, kathy met every single special operator who is severely wounded when they arrived to walter reed for the naval hospital. sometimes in the middle of the night. the secretary of defense awarded kathy the department of defense metal for distinguished public service. she did this throughout her career. while i was the one in uniform, she served two. mr. chairman, i come from the community were service above self is expected. there is no greater honor than to be asked to leave. given the opportunity to return, there is no other answer, but yes. i'm honored by the trust and confidence of the president and director of national intelligence. few americans have had the privilege i've had. i want to thank you for considering my nomination to be the next director. if confirmed, to be transparent, collaborative with this committee and members of congress. it was my distinct privilege to serve as the deputy director when it was led by doctor scott and mike. from my experience working in the inner agency i'm convinced that through a coordinated and synchronize government approach i like to the

we contracted with walter reed. every wounded warrior that comes through gets combat ready balm. >> that's so wonderful. we have local busissmen and women making a difference in our community and also saying thanko you bravest. >> sarah, thank you so much. lindsey and melody, we apeciate you joining us.pr . >>> it's going to be a pretty nice day outside . day. >> ye >> a lot of people have honey do lists. >> what time are you coming over? >> i have my own at home as well. robert and iur have own honey do list. >> drink some beers. t? >> why >> we're not kidding. it may not be the way to ssund ay but if you need to spend a day making repairs, susan hogan has tipsn saving money at the hardware store. >> reporter: washington consumer checkbooks compares 94 hardware big andn our area, small to see which one haered home the goods. looking for a hardware store that checks all the boxes? j.e. rice in manassas nailed it. they gave them top marks for quality and price. however, ratings of d.c. area stores revealed while big

the apartmentsart of the major development of the park at walter reed little phased in overhe next 1 to 15 years. >>> we don't have to tell you that living in the dmv is expensive if you make minimum wage. it can be very tough to make ends meet. the living wage is tmot of money you need to earn to pay your bills. a group of alexandria residents and officials have a new plan to encourage employers to pay workers more. the living wageti ccation highlights businesses who pay a living wage in the hopes of encouraging other companies to follow their lead. >> it's the pressure b good example f.people see a decal in the window or the logo on a website, that looks good for potential employees who might be interested, so it can raise the quality and level of your employment, and it also is good customer service. businesses must apply if they meet the quell faycations and they can display the logo. theogo willlso advertise for businesses that qualify.el >> we're keerg up, folks, for a great couple of days ofba ba around here with the all-star game back in washington for the first time in decad

for the years i was assigned to nctc, she met every single operator wounded when they arrived at walter reed or bethesda naval hospital, sometimes in the middle of the night. she was awarded the medal for public service for her support to hundreds of service members and their families. although i was the one in uniform for 36 years, she served too. i come from a community where service above itself is expected -- self is expected. when offered the opportunity to return to government services as director of nctc, there was no other answer than yes. few americans have had the privilege i have this morning. i want to thank you by considering my nomination to be the next director of the national counterterrorism center, and if confirmed, pledged to be transparent with this committee and members of congress. it was my distinct privilege to serve as director of strategic operational planning. from my experience working in the interagency and the eventual success as we had, i am convinced that winning this counterterrorism fight can only be achieved through a coordinated synchronized government app

were accused of being infected and sleeping with clients and there was a study that came out of walter reed hospital run by a man named robert sheffield is now director of the cdc and this study interviewed several dozen soldiers who had aids and ask them where they got and of course men were going to admit to shooting a horse leaving with other men so they all saidfemale prostitutes . there were a lot of studies that relied on self reporting and what happened was in the fall, a media narrative emerge that women who sold sex had a disproportionate role inspreading this . so during really from 1986 until the early 90s, many states passed laws that specifically added hiv to statutes that allow them to pass convicted or even accused prostitutes, women who sold sex. so certainly women who sold sex were stigmatized during the aids epidemic. >> charles dickens was famously interested in the welfare of prostitutes and i'm wondering if in this period, let's say the late 1800s, early 1900s, were there legitimate alternative institutions created to address the problems of communicable sexually-transm

assigned to an ctc, he met every single operator and severely wounded when they arrived into the walter reed is the naval hospital, mesometimes in the middle of the night . then secretary of defense robert gates awarded kathy the medal for distinguished public service or support to hundreds ofwounded servicemembers and their families. she did this throughout our career. while i was the one in uniform for 36 years, these are two . after german, from the community where service above self is expected and there is no greater honor than to the half lead. when offered the opportunity to return to nigovernment service as a director, there was no answer then yes. >> i'm honored by the trust and confidence of the president and director of national intelligence in my ability to serve our counterterrorism enterprise. americans have had the privilege that i have had this morning. i want to thank you for considering my nomination to be the next director of the counterterrorism center and if confirmed i'd like to be transparent, collaborative with this committee and members of congress. my distinct privi

. >> melania trump surprising our nation's heroes eating with soldiers and families at walter reed. >> main reason i'm proud to be an american is the opportunity to grow as a person. >> let us renew the pledge of bonds and loyalty that unite us together as americans. >> step-by-step, we are making america great again ♪ we're an american man ♪ we're coming to your town ♪ we're an american band. abby: live shot of the u.s. monterey in norfolk, virginia. we are celebrating america. we celebrate america every day on this show. but now we have a perfect reason to look like this. abby: yeah. pete: unintentional red, white and blue. we didn't plan it but we nailed it. abby: you certainly did. pete: if you can't wear a seersucker and bow tie, when can you. we told king george the iii get out. we don't want your tyranny and taxes we want a free people and land. then we fight a war. to actually keep that independence. we are here today. we should remember that. abby: i have so many good memories as a young girl we would have a pancake breakfast. everyone would bring their dogs out and the kids

. >>> first lady melaniarauma ma unannounced visit to wounded service members at the walter reed nationaler yesterday. the first lady posted these photos tweetg that she h a quote wonderful visit at the medical center and thanked quote many of the dedicated service members andal m staff who take such good care of our men and women in uniform. ♪ >>> all right. the world cup rdaumes ony. right here on fox5. toyugfou tker i yesterday yesterday. did ych see yesterday's between england and columbia, it was a thrille. england managed to survive a four-three win on penalty kickse after two teams played to one-one draw.this is england's o 006.quart finals since the world cup back in action againn friday. two games on that day y're guy versus francelnd b versus belgium. >>> big local sports news. shington wizards have agreed to one-year deal worth $5.3 million. the center the deal will be hiscial once howard clears waivers.that will happen on frir >>> veteraward jeff green is going to be joining the wizardel as w he's reportedly leaving the t cavaliero sign a one-year, $2.5 million contract with h

. >> and the first lady melania trump made an unannounced trip to walter reed to visit wounded serviceilies. she thanked them for their service and the staff for their medical care. >>> and july fourth has special meaning for a couple in texas. >> check out the quadruplets. they took on a patriotic look for the holiday. >> the quads were born june 1st. but they're now strong enough to go home, just in time for the fourth of july holiday. very, very cute. >> they make the cutest flag. >> betsy ross would be proud. >>> coming up, a major warning to anyone enjoying time by the pool. >> do you think you'd know if somebody's drowning right in front of you? we'll see if some parents do in a backyard experiment. >>> and also the mystery of why a woman fell out of the back of an suv. her family claims she's fine. >> tell us what you think happened on facebook. wnnfans.com and at twitter abc wnn. you're watching "world news now." at twitter abc wnn. you're watching "world news now." what does life look like during your period? it's up to you, with tampax pearl. you get ultimate protection on yo

amendment would have devastating consequences in critical work for the national endowment for the arts, walter reed medical center. 11 other clinical sites across the country supporting therapy service. we've reformed the national endowment for the humanities to make sure that we have low overhead and that this money is getting out into the country. this might not go to -- this money count go to new york or l.a. it goes to rural areas around the country that don't have the benefit of large interests in arts. so i certainly urge members to support the innovative work in the n.e.a. and n.e.h. providing our men and women in uniform, our veterans, their families, and with that, i reserve my time. i yield to the gentlelady one inute. ms. pingree: i rise to speak in opposition to this amendment. the n.e.a. and n.e.h. have strong bipartisan support on this committee and i had really hoped the days of attacking these agencies were behind us. maybe they seem like a good political target for those who don't understand the way the arts and humanities affect our daily live bus the economic benefits are undenia

trump made a surprise visit yesterday to wounded service members at walter reed medical center. >>> aleveland area fertility clinic is defending itself after a freezer malfunction destroyed almost 4,000 eggs and embryos. dozens of families are suing hospitals for negligence. they apologized for the march incident but it is denying legal liability. in a document made public this week it says clients knew about the risks that are involved. doc is here about the legal battle. >> since the incident, university hospital says it's taken significant steps to enhance equipment at its hospital, increased staffing and additional training. still, for some patients, the changes come too late. >> at the time i wasn't really thinking about kids and i wasn't trying to have kids, so it just gave me hope. >> reporter: sierra matthews was just 19 years old when she decided to freeze her eggs at university hospitals. it was 2014 and she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. she was one of hundreds of women who found out in march of this year whose eggs were destroyed when a cryo preservation system li

that crash and we first brought you his story in 2014 while he and his family were recovering at walter reedfour children at the hospital at the time after his leg amputation and they've since had twins and the major had a second leg amputated earlier this year and shortly after the crash he had started to compete as a paralympian and he has won medals at archery and he was a master archer prior to his crash. >> that is off of one of the prop rotors from the v-22 that crashed and on the back i do not know how many marines had signed it. >> on flag day last month he was handed the keys to a new wheelchair accessible adaptive smart home giving the major his independence back, a gift to him, to his family for all of those sacrifices that they've made and donations from home depot, j.c. penny, benjamin more and the semper fi organization and others and the organization will have delivered by august 50 smart homes for severely injured veterans and first responders and they plan to build another 10 to 12 per year, do the gary sinise foundation? >> the idea to get up, to move around the home freely

please join me in welcoming ambassador gutierrez and walter reed. you should have cards on your seeds which you can jot down questions so that we can do this quickly and smoothly, so we can get as many in as possible. someone will collect them during the program and pass them to walter. use the cards, and we will get everybody in as much as we can. >> thank you john for the introduction, and thank you ambassador for joining us. i should say the ambassador has urgent business to do. when we finish the program, he will need to exit so he can get to the telephone, apparently this is a day where important calls are being made. this is a really interesting moment in mexican history, and the history of us-mexico relations. from your perspective, as a long-term participant in mexican politics and now as ambassador, how do you see things in this transformation now? >> let me thank you hudson for inviting me to be a part of this morning's event. thank you john walters, it is an honor to be in this dial up with you. it is a historic moment for mexico. for man

he and his family were recovering at walter reed.children at the hospital and since had twins born and he had a second leg amputated earlier this year. he started competing as a -- >> on the back of that i don't know how many marines signed it. >> there was a foundation that handed him the keys to a new wheelchair accessible adaptive smart home giving him his independence back. a gift for he and his family. donations came from home depot, jc penney and others. the foundation was started by an actor and built 66 smart homes for the most severely injured veterans from the wars in iraq and afghanistan. >> the idea to get up and move around the house freely. >> how beautiful. >> without thinking about the logistics should i use a chair or crutches, so just come in and sit down and choose to stay there until i make my final move toward the stairs and go to bed. all that is gone. >> i want to say a quick thank you to everybody that came out and participated in this project, that prayed for us, and with us along the way. >> on this independ

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