william johnson was a black man who came from illinois with lincoln to washington as his valet, as a personal servant. johnson died in 1864. lincoln paid for a headstone on his grave in washington and chose the inscription. and i have a picture of it. what does it say? william johnson, citizen. the one word, citizen. this is lincoln sticking it to the chief justice of the supreme court who was still alive then. but also lincoln says, yes, these people are now part of our society. it didn't mean you necessarily had the right to vote. women were citizens, and they couldn't vote. so i think the question really relates to, you know, after his -- if lincoln had lived into reconstruction, he would have faced the same dilemma that everybody, all republicans faced which is do you go to full black suffrage or at least black male suffrage, partial suffrage? lincoln was believing in partial suffrage, but i think he would have possibly -- we don't know what he would have done, but possibly with other republicans come to see that to protect themselves if for no other reason all black men in the so

jesus, which people feel very strongly was the case, and there are books like sacred fire, and william johnson's washington the christian. what is your take on the accuracy of this and also again a little bit along the lines how actively should one try to dispute that kind of position? >> guest: some of this tough has gotten to the point where it's becoming damaging. books such as attempting to present washington as evangelical born-again christian are nonsensical, i think. they have reached the point where pundits such as glenn beck and john has been using fake quotes. saying that washington said you cannot govern the world without god and the bible. there's no evidence that washington ever said. >> host: did he say anything at all close to that? i know they use it, you know, i remember i was interested in the quote i put it down. it's impossible to rightly govern the world without god and the bible. as you say, washington, there's clearly no evidence in washington's papers that he'd say anything like that. do you know -- is there anything that you can kind of extract out of it where he might h

there are books like "sacredsacred fire" which 0 pages and trying to make this argument and william johnson'swashington: the christian." what is your take on, on the the accuracy of this and also, again, a little bit along the lines how actively should one try to dispute that kind of position? >> some of this stuff has gotten to the point where it is really becoming damaging. books such that attempt to present washington as an event gel call born-again christian are nonsensical, i think, and they've reached the point where pundits such as glenn beck, sean hannity have been using fake washington quotes -- whether deliberately or not, i don't know -- claiming that washington said that you cannot govern the world rightly without god and the bible. to paraphrase. but there's no evidence that washington ever said it. apparently, it's -- >> did he say anything at all close to that? i know they use it, you know, i remember because i was interested in the quote, and i put it down. it's impossible to rightly govern the world without god and the bible. >> right. >> and as you say, there's clearly no ev

william and kate middleton tie the knot. erica hill is "the early show" is over at buckingham palace along with rachel johnson, editor of "thetor victoria arbiter. and here with me are guides for all things royal, ingrid seward, the editor of "majesty" magazine, and historian david starkey. welcome to all of you, and, david and ingrid, first to you, everyone is saying this is a new chapter for the monarchy, and everyone seems to be embracing this very modern couple. do you think that's the case? that this will put the monarchy in a great position going forward? >> yes. but the one thing we mustn't think of is kate middleton as being common. she's had just the same education as william. in fact, she is a new style of royal bride. she's a university girl, and she's clever, and she's confident, and at ease in her skin. unlike poor diana. who was so nervous to begin with. >> she's also ten years older than diana was. >> exactly. she's ten years older. but it's the level of education. this is the most equal royal marriage that's ever been. they're both university school graduates. >> it's kind of shocking. i think people at home,

johnson had their first child. it wasn't out of wedlock, they were married. william tucker, 1624. i want you to know that we are just full of myths. we are full of myths and we bought them all and what we have do is to say that we're not going to deal with it. how many -- who told the colonies that the british were coming? no, no, that was the first person killed in 1770 but who rode off and told the british was coming. paul revere. nothing could be further from the truth. ever heard of israel bizle. he run 346 miles on horse back from boston to philadelphia to warn not just boston, but all of the colonies in that upper area about the parish were coming. in other words, there are stories that made america and there are stories that america made up. you hear what i just said? there are stories that made america and there are stories that america made up and too often the myth becomes the choice and you believe rather than the facts and here's one thing and i'm going to close it here. he give me 15 minutes. i say, how are you going to give me 15 minutes? it takes a day of my time to

. >> the only locked out they had was tiffany johnson's fourth grade class at gate elementary in emeryville. what were your card, rich williamsions and who have the most victories? (cheers & applause) [laughter] it was a nice distraction from what would normally do this time of year. >> usually, we are practicing, or working out. now times are different. >> vern: it is a waiting game for these players and for the academic for the fourth graders? (cheers & applause) in emeryville, vern glenn. >> gary: and your foundation? >> tackling god, started in 2008 with the passing of my friend, cooper. it was the start of my thought to start this foundation. the thoughts of my friend and other players to get involved. >> gary: recent perry passing. how was it working for davis? >> is a good job. we are just trying to strive to win. >> gary: and i cannot say enough that he must like you so much and a great meeting you. >> great meeting you. >> gary: and you have a nice way about you. >> i think that you have been doing great. >> gary: thank you, sam williams. we will see you at 11:00 p.m. >>> "the insider" at the royal wedding is on from

williams hits from the top of the arc. gives philadelphia the lead. they win their first against the heat, 86-82. back to miami for game five. in atlanta, joe johnsone floater. gives the hawks two-point lead in the fourth over orlando. turkoglu has a chance to tie with time running out but he will miss the shot. they hang on to beat orlando 88-85. they take a 3-1 lead in the eastern conference series. and in new orleans the lakers' kobe bryant didn't hit a basket until the third quarter. chris paul had a triple-double. the hornets beat the lakers 93-98. that series tied at two games apiece. and the boston celtics crushed the new york knicks in new york. kevin garnett had 26 points. the celtics sweep their way into the eastern conference semis. they eliminate the knicks 101-89. >>> when we come back on this monday, another look at this morning's top stories. and a controversial teacher evaluation in california. why it has some parents worried about their child's education. we used to bet who could get closest to the edge. took some crazy risks as a kid. but i was still over the edge with my cholesterol. anyone with high cholesterol may be at increas

johnson as a fed running after them and fighting big. fast versus furious. this is one wildly choreographed fill williamew quiet moment punching waited by simply outrageous ones. >> chances are sooner or later we are going to end up behind bars or buried in a ditch somewhere. but not today. >>reporter: this would have made a fast pace 90 minute film but it stretched to 2 hours plus. you know what, the adrenalin makes it work. >> this went from mission impossible to mission freaking insanity. >>reporter: this is motorize muscle mayhem. i have never seen so many cars trashed in my life. some stunt days tie any kind of science. but there is a wow! factor to the whole thing. let's face it. twisted metal and beat up bumper actually have more acting skills than vin diesel. that's not why we come to see the fil film. best of the series yet and yes i'll bet you there will be a fast 6. i have to give this one 3 quarters of a pwibingt bucket. 7 news and well see you on the aisle. >> he's never furious but he does work fast. back to spencer with the forecast. >> okay. get started. thank you dan. >> tomorrow high p

johnson. we begin tonight with a developing story. the death of a patient at napa state hospital has staffer there worried about their safety. william assaulted another patient last night. he died when staff tried to control hi. now we have learned that hospital workers are being told that patients may retaliate. employees are being told that a threat against them is circulating among other patients. >> in october a patient was arrestedn the death of hospital technician donna gros gross. had he death has triggered calls for increased security at the hospital. >> 4 cities. one fire department. that's the plan being voted on tonight in two city on the peninsula. the idea is to save money. but some wonder if safety will be sacrificed. allen is live at city hall in millbrae. allen? >>reporter: 2 big decisions tonight for san bruno and millbrae. both city council voted to move ahead with the plan to merge their fire department. now the consolidation would save an estimated 230,000 dollars for san bruno and 375,000 dollars for millbrae taxpayers. each city would close down one fire station and new one would be built between the 2 former s

william and kate middleton, this king of royal correspondents will be on the lookout for the next big scoop. >> i think it's great. it's a great story. yeah. brilliant story. >>> with me right now is robert johnson royal reporter. >> not sure i'm james gandolfini or marlon brando. >> whatever it is. it sounds like a great title. the scoop now just six days to go. what are william and kate doing right now? >> william and kate are putting all of the final touches on this wedding. she's very much in charge of it. they're staying at clarence house where i'm sure she's getting extremely nervous. they're looking at the vows and all of the things to go with the royal wedding. >> what about the report that prince william is reportedly asking for a tour of duty in afghanistan. we know that has not gone over well with the palace in the past. do you think there's a chance? >> prince william has been keen to do this for so long. and, of course, prince harry served in afghanistan, wore the service medal all the time. it's difficult. he's the direct heir to the throat. therefore it's a problem for him to serve in a war zone. >> how important is this welding to the british monarchy? >> hugely important, actual

johnson. a family company. >>> princess diana raised her sons in kensington palace. it's been home to the royals for centuries and is a potential future home for williamira has a rare look inside. >>> tamron, good morning. buckingham palace is not the only royal retreat in london. kensington palace was built in 1605 and its doors were opened to us. beyond its golden gates, mani cured lawns, kensington palace is a home and the fiercely private monarchy has ensured it remains a secluded refuge. details of life beyond the walls may emerge in history books one day. >> i spent the morning looking at queen victoria's sketch books. >> reporter: deirdre murphy, a curator of the palace, gave us a rare look beyond the palace walls. when you look at the buildings, what goes through your mind? >> well, the special thing about kensington palace is that it doesn't have the grand facades that you expect of a palace. it's more domestic. that makes it a special place and a kind of little known gem in london. >> reporter: more like a home. >> a lot more homely. >> reporter: kensington palace was the birthplace and home of queen victoria. princess margaret lived there u