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This Day in Legal History: LBJ Federalizes Alabama National GuardOn March 20, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson took a decisive step in the fight for civil rights by federalizing the Alabama National Guard to protect marchers participating in the Selma to Montgomery march. This action followed the brutal events of "Bloody Sunday" on March 7, when peaceful demonstrators advocating for Black voting rights were violently attacked by Alabama state troopers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. A second attempt to march on March 9, known as "Turnaround Tuesday," ended without violence but still lacked sufficient protection.Johnson's decision to federalize the National Guard came after Alabama Governor George Wallace refused to ensure the safety of demonstrators, despite mounting national pressure. With federal troops in place, the march proceeded on March 21 under the protection of U.S. Army units, the FBI, and the Justice Department. Over five days, thousands of demonstrators walked the 54-mile route to Montgomery, with their numbers growing to 25,000 by the time they reached the Alabama State Capitol on March 25.This federal intervention was a turning point in the civil rights movement, demonstrating the government's willingness to enforce constitutional rights against state resistance. The Selma marches galvanized public support for voting rights and led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which outlawed discriminatory voting practices. Johnson's decision highlighted the power of federal authority to challenge systemic racism and protect fundamental freedoms.Thousands of probationary federal employees ordered reinstated by federal courts remain in limbo as the Trump administration fights lawsuits over workforce changes. Courts in Maryland and California ruled that roughly 25,000 employees must be rehired, but many are on paid leave instead of actively working. Some workers fear they may have to return their back pay if an appeals court overturns the rulings.Attorneys representing federal employees say agencies are slow to restore full duties or compensation. Ashley Ashworth, a reinstated Health and Human Services worker, said she was rehired but given no work, making her uncertain about her future. Adding to concerns, Trump's broader federal agency reorganization plans could lead to further layoffs, with probationary employees at the highest risk.Judges have pressed the administration for details on when affected employees will return, emphasizing that indefinite paid leave is not permitted. While agencies claim they are taking steps to reinstate workers, some employees have only received vague instructions about returning to duty. With legal battles ongoing, many fear their reinstatement—and pay—may be temporary.Fired Federal Workers Stuck in Limbo After Judges Order ReturnDisney shareholders are set to vote on a proposal urging the company to withdraw from the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, which ranks businesses based on LGBTQ-friendly policies. The proposal, backed by the National Center for Public Policy Research, follows similar exits by companies like Lowe's, Ford, and Harley-Davidson, which faced conservative pressure to scale back diversity initiatives.This effort aligns with broader conservative pushes, including those from the Trump administration, to dismantle corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Disney, which holds a perfect score on the index, has previously faced scrutiny for its opposition to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.Similar shareholder proposals in the past have received little support, typically failing to reach more than 2% backing. The proposal also references backlash against brands like Bud Light and Target over LGBTQ marketing. Disney has defended its transparency in such matters and called the proposal unnecessary.Anti-DEI Disney Investors Press Vote on Abandoning LGBTQ IndexA federal judge warned the Trump administration of potential consequences if it violated his order temporarily halting the deportation of Venezuelan migrants. Judge James Boasberg expressed skepticism that revealing deportation details would compromise national security, especially after Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly shared flight information. Despite the order, three planes carrying deported Venezuelans landed in El Salvador, leading to questions about whether the administration defied the ruling.Boasberg requested details on the deportation flights, extending the administration's deadline to provide information. Trump's administration pushed back, arguing that the judge was overstepping his authority and that executive branch decisions on deportations were absolute. Meanwhile, Trump called for Boasberg's impeachment, drawing a rare rebuke from Chief Justice John Roberts, who stated that appeals—not impeachment—are the proper response to judicial disagreements.Boasberg initially blocked the deportations, ruling that the 1798 Alien Enemies Act did not justify Trump's claims that the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua's presence in the U.S. constituted an act of war. His order came after two deportation flights had already taken off. While some planes landed after the ruling, a third took off after the written order was publicly filed, raising further legal disputes. The administration defended its actions, arguing that some deportations were based on other legal grounds beyond the Alien Enemies Act.Judge warns of consequences if Trump administration violated deportation order | ReutersThe Trump administration is appealing a judge's order requiring Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DGE) to provide records related to their role in reshaping the federal government. The Justice Department argues that the order, which demands Musk and DGE disclose information to Democratic state officials, raises serious separation-of-powers concerns by compelling a presidential adviser and White House-affiliated entity to comply.The dispute stems from a lawsuit by 14 Democratic-led states alleging that Musk and DGE unconstitutionally exercised power by cutting federal programs, downsizing agencies, and accessing sensitive government systems. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan's ruling allows state officials to request documents and written responses but stops short of allowing depositions or direct questioning of DGE officials. Trump himself is not subject to the evidence requests.New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, leading the lawsuit, argues that DGE must provide transparency regarding its actions. The case follows other legal challenges against DGE, including a Maryland ruling that found Musk's involvement in shutting down USAID likely unconstitutional and another requiring DGE to comply with a Freedom of Information Act request. The administration may escalate the fight to the Supreme Court if the appeals court does not intervene.Trump Administration Fights Order to Turn Over DOGE Records (1) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In episode 3, The Sanity in Sacrifice we hear from 1st Sgt. Robert Ray on the reality of post-deployment hardships, honest moments of questioning oneself on the battlefield and the stark reality of the toll multiple deployments takes on Soldiers. In the second half, we bring in friends of the show Jason Smith and Darrius White who have made strides for service members, with actual tangible resources. If you or a loved one is struggling please use the resources available at this link: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ or call 988.

In Episode 24, "From Service to Instruction: Transforming Lives with Heavy Equipment Skills with Brian O'Leary", retired Alabama National Guard service member turned instructor at Wallace State Community College Hanceville joins Houston Blackwood and Brandi Merrill for an intriguing conversation around heavy machinery education and career opportunities.   Discover Brian's journey from military maintenance operations to teaching heavy equipment skills that empower students from diverse backgrounds. Listen to Brain share powerful stories of how he empowers students to conquer their fears and master machinery.   This episode explores how hands-on learning not only builds technical expertise but also instills confidence and opens doors to new opportunities in the construction industry, highlighting the transformative impact of education and mentorship in shaping confident, skilled professionals ready to tackle industry challenges. Tune in and discover how practical skills and guidance can open new doors of opportunity! 

This Day in Legal History: University of Alabama DesegregatedOn June 11, 1963, a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement unfolded at the University of Alabama. Governor George Wallace famously stood in the doorway of Foster Auditorium to block the enrollment of two African-American students, Vivian Malone and James Hood, symbolizing his commitment to segregation. This act of defiance came to an end when President John F. Kennedy federalized the Alabama National Guard, compelling Wallace to step aside under military pressure. The successful enrollment of Malone and Hood marked a significant step towards educational desegregation in the South. On the same day, President Kennedy delivered a landmark Civil Rights speech, addressing the nation and emphasizing the moral and legal necessity of ending racial discrimination. Kennedy's speech highlighted the importance of civil rights as a fundamental issue of morality, equality, and justice, urging Congress to pass comprehensive civil rights legislation. This address and the events at the University of Alabama signaled a turning point, showcasing the federal government's commitment to enforcing desegregation and protecting civil rights. The confrontation in Tuscaloosa and Kennedy's impassioned plea laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which aimed to eradicate racial discrimination across various facets of American life.United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is currently under investigation by the union's federal corruption monitor, Neil Barofsky, for allegations of retaliating against another union officer. This investigation poses a significant threat to Fain, who has built a reputation as a reformist leader closely allied with the Biden administration. The court-appointed monitor's 36-page report details claims of increased resistance from the union, including delays in providing documents mandated by a consent decree established in 2020 to avoid a federal takeover.Fain, who narrowly won the presidency last year by pledging transparency and reform, now faces accusations that challenge his public image. The same day the report was filed, the UAW achieved a landmark contract with Ultium Cells LLC, which significantly raised wages for workers. This victory followed Fain's success in unionizing a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, though efforts to unionize a Mercedes plant in Alabama failed.The monitor's report highlights at least two officials who allege retaliation for refusing to approve certain expenditures. One incident involves Fain reassigning duties from Vice President Rich Boyer, purportedly for “dereliction of duty,” though Boyer claims it was due to his refusal to engage in financial misconduct.Fain has denied these allegations, attributing them to his disruptive efforts to reform the union. He maintains that the UAW leadership is committed to democratic principles and serving its members, and welcomes the investigation to clear any doubts. The report also suggests that the UAW's cooperation with investigations has declined since February, complicating the monitor's efforts to address corruption.This investigation into Fain is connected to another probe involving Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock, who alleges that her power was curtailed in retaliation for not approving expenditures beneficial to Fain's office. The U.S. Department of Justice supports the monitor's claims, noting that the union's actions are impeding efforts to eliminate corruption within the UAW.UAW President Under Investigation by Federal Court Monitor (2)A secret recording of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, made public by liberal activist Lauren Windsor, reveals him supporting the idea of returning the country "to a place of godliness." The authenticity of the recording, shared on social media and with Rolling Stone, has not been independently verified by Reuters. Alito is heard agreeing with Windsor's statement about the necessity for believers in God to fight for the country's return to godliness.When questioned about political polarization, the voice identified as Alito's suggests that deep ideological differences make compromise difficult and predicts that one side will ultimately prevail. Windsor argues this reveals a bias, undermining judicial impartiality. James Duff, executive director of the Supreme Court Historical Society, condemned the secret recording as inconsistent with the event's spirit.Alito is also under scrutiny for flags linked to former President Trump's election fraud claims flying outside his homes. Despite Democratic calls for his recusal from related cases, Alito denied familiarity with the flags' symbolism and stated that his wife was responsible for the flag-flying.Supreme Court's Alito appears to back US return to 'godliness' in secret recording | ReutersThe 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans has decided against adopting a pioneering rule that would regulate the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by lawyers in its proceedings. Initially proposed in November, the rule would have required lawyers to verify the accuracy of citations and legal analysis generated by AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT. Misrepresentation could have led to sanctions or filings being dismissed.The court's decision was influenced by public comments from the legal community, which largely opposed the rule, arguing that existing regulations already ensure the accuracy of court filings. Some other federal appeals courts have also considered similar regulations due to incidents where AI-generated briefs included fictitious citations. Despite scrapping the proposed rule, the 5th Circuit emphasized that parties and counsel are still responsible for ensuring their filings are truthful and accurate. The court made it clear that using AI will not excuse any violations of existing rules.5th Circuit scraps plans to adopt AI rule after lawyers object | ReutersIn November, Arizona voters will decide on a proposal that would grant homeowners greater property tax refunds. This proposal allows taxpayers to seek refunds for expenses incurred due to the state's inability to mitigate what is deemed a "public nuisance" caused by unhoused populations. I argue that a more compassionate approach would incentivize contributions to initiatives that assist the unhoused rather than compensating homeowners for their presence.This proposal risks fostering negative perceptions of unhoused individuals by framing homelessness as a detriment to homeowners. Traditionally, property taxes have funded public services that benefit communities, including support for vulnerable populations. State governments often use tax revenues to combat housing shortages and provide relief to economically disadvantaged groups. The proposed policy in Arizona, however, shifts this focus, potentially causing long-term harm by categorizing homelessness as a homeowner inconvenience.Arizona faces an affordable housing crisis, with a statewide shortage of 270,000 homes and a 72% rise in homelessness in Phoenix over the past six years. The proposal could drain state resources and set a precedent for taxpayers to claim refunds whenever state policies are perceived to cost them money. This shift undermines broader efforts to fund social services and could lead to selective taxpayer funding of services.A humane alternative would involve increasing property taxes in areas with high unhoused populations to fund comprehensive social services. This could include affordable housing, shelters, mental health services, and job training programs. Taxpayers could receive incentives for donations to approved nonprofits assisting the unhoused, creating a virtuous cycle where increased funding reduces homelessness and, consequently, lowers property tax bills.As Arizona voters consider this proposal, they will influence how the state addresses homelessness and the role of property taxes in supporting community welfare. They can proceed forward with either compassionate approaches that can mitigate homelessness or reinforce social divisions by using tax policy to marginalize the unhoused.Arizona Property Tax Bill Would Harm Unhoused to Help Homeowners This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

May holds special significance in our nation's history - Armed Forces Day on May 18th and Memorial Day on May 27th.  In the first of a two-part interview, Retired Circuit Judge Sibley Reynolds of Chilton County,  and Retired Colonel Bryan Morgan, who served the Alabama National Guard in the Judge Advocate General Corps, talk with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about their family ties to World War Two.  Part Two of their interview will air May 23rd.

How did Eric, a directionless fat kid, who wasn't even eligible to enlist in the military re-create himself into a Special Forces Green Beret? His journey wasn't easy, but to hear him tell it, it's something anyone can do. In the second half of the show, we interview the Alabama National Guard Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. David K. Pritchett about his life, command philosophy and the future of the Alabama National Guard.

Sgt. Willie Jackson was an exemplary Soldier, someone who was looked up to and counted on until an accident changed the course of his life. With the help of his good friend, Lt. Col Joe Spangler, Jackson is trying to find new purpose in his changed world. In the second half we hear from some experts on how to help others stay resilient despite their circumstances.

We ended the last episode with the Commencement Address that President Kennedy gave at American University, which marked a major thaw in the cold war, leading to a Nuclear Test Ban Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union. That was on June 10, 1963. Now let's move on to June 11th. Governor George Wallace, in defiance of federal desegregation orders, attempted to block the enrollment of two African American students at the University of Alabama. Symbolizing his resistance to federal integration efforts, he stood in the doorway and proclaimed, “Segregation Now. Segregation Forever.” It's hard to know if he thought his action was going to intimidate the President, but it did no such thing. JFK quickly federalized the Alabama National Guard, who immediately removed Wallace from the premises.   That night, the President delivered a televised address to the country announcing that he had ordered the National Guard to ensure the enrollment of the two African American students. Then, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law and the Constitution, he clearly reaffirmed his administration's full support of the Civil Rights movement. It turns out that the month of June was to become a truly historic month for him because as it continued, on June 26th, he made his legendary trip to West Berlin. In his world-famous speech to 120,000 wildly admiring West Berliners, he said, “There are many people in the world who really don't understand, or say they don't, what is the great issue between the free world and the Communist world. Let them come to Berlin. There are some who say that Communism is the wave of the future. Let them come to Berlin.” Then, with the wit of biting sarcasm he continued, “Freedom has many difficulties and Democracy is not perfect, but we have never had to put a wall up to keep our people in, to prevent them from leaving us.” At that point, he concluded the speech with words that went down in history, “All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin, and, therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words "Ich bin ein Berliner.” Of course, it meant, “I am a Berliner.” At the end of the trip, he left Berlin for a four-day visit to his ancestral homeland in Ireland, a journey that can only be called a love fest. Not only was he the first US president to ever visit the emerald isle, his trip was celebrated as the return of a truly beloved native son, and wherever he went, he was mobbed by adoring Irish crowds.  He then moved on to two days spent in London consulting with Prime Minister MacMillan before returning to Washington. Following his return from the exhilarating trip abroad, it was time to begin preparing for the coming presidential election. Although it had been a promising first term, he still had a tricky path to navigate in 1964, as his political enemies were powerful and the road ahead of him had some serious obstacles. During these early, pre-elections days of October and November, there were rumored to have been two other events that may have happened which would have critically changed world history if they had come true. The first one is that Kennedy, concluding that the government of South Vietnam had become too unstable to justify further US support, had supposedly set in motion plans to terminate all US involvement in Vietnam by the end of December, 1965, He had made up his mind and we were pulling out. The second possible event is the report that Kennedy had decided to drop Lyndon Johnson from the ticket for the election of 1964 and had told him so. Now, there is no substantial proof to verify either of these claims and there never will be. Still, if you let your imagination run wild a little, you can see how the history of the coming era would have been radically different. Whatever his plans might have been, they would have had to remain top secret given the turbulent politics of the upcoming presidential election. In that regard, he began to embark on some politically-motivated trips. On November 2nd he left for Chicago, followed by a trip to Tampa, Florida on the 18th. Then, on November 21, he and the first lady departed for Texas. They went to San Antonio, then Houston, and then to Fort Worth, where they stayed overnight. The next morning, they took the short flight to Dallas and arrived at 11:38 AM. They got into the presidential limousine and left Love Field at 11:55, arriving in downtown Dallas following the short ride. The streets were lined with throngs of awestruck people, enthusiastically cheering them on, as the most recognized and charismatic couple in the entire world slowly passed by. As they basked in the warmth of the adoring crowd, the motorcade continued on, into the brilliant sunlight of what was shaping up to be an absolutely perfect day. Then, at 12:30 pm, the unthinkable happened.   ***   It's neither necessary nor possible to begin to describe the effect that it had on America, and in particular, the youth of America, as the plague of that horrible news spread like wildfire throughout the population. And it went on for the full thirty days of mourning that followed. For me, when the assassination happened, I had just begun ninth grade, my last year in junior high school and I was in the sadly unfortunate position of being just old enough and just young enough. I was old enough to understand the true gravity of the tragedy, but still young enough to have my childhood sensibilities shaken to the core. And let's not even talk about that four-day stretch of dark days. There was the assassination itself, followed by a day of absolute shock, then the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald on national TV, followed by the incredibly sad and deeply somber funeral, as the forty-six year-old, fallen hero of the republic was laid to rest. It was all so sad, but also, it was all so weird.        For the first time ever, the whole country stopped to watch television as the entire nation stood still for the six-hour funeral. Something like this had happened before, on April 14, 1945 when President Franklin Roosevelt was buried, but that was only on radio. This was completely different. It was much more graphic, as one incredibly grief-stricken image after the next was broadcast to the entire western world. And when it comes to tragic images, the spontaneous salute that John-John gave to his father's flag-draped coffin as it passed him by was seared into our collective memory. Nobody saw that heart-wrenching moment coming. It was almost as if we were being taught as a culture, a dramatic seminar on the ever-present possibility of sudden death…how everything can come to a screeching halt, no matter who you are. And subconsciously the message was clear - if instant death can happen to someone like that, who was at the absolute pinnacle of power, it can happen to any one of us. We can be gone in a flash. And then nothing is the same. In total, all three major networks suspended normal programming for four days and played seventy consecutive hours of the live coverage of the proceedings. From a mass media perspective, the only other time anything like this has ever happened was the coverage of the 911 attacks in 2001.    Again, the purpose of this series of podcasts is to focus on the mass evolution of consciousness that happened during this formative era, as well as to examine my own story as I went through it all. At this point, to put it simply, we all had the wind completely taken out of our sails. Our daily lives continued, but again, it was all so sad and it was all so weird, like we were painfully groping our way through the shadows of a slowly unfolding nightmare that never seemed to end.  And then, suddenly, something completely different happened.   ***   Exactly eighty days after the assassination, on the night of February 9, 1964, variety TV show host Ed Sullivan walked onto the stage of his Sunday night program and with five words, spoke a phrase that absolutely changed everything - “Ladies and Gentleman – The Beatles.” Seventy-Seven million people were watching and for the youth of the country, it was like a magic spell had been cast, designed to dissipate the suffering and the pain that had enveloped us. In an instant, one phase of our life ended and another began. The mourning period was over and suddenly, it was time to sing and dance again. And boy, did we! Once more, it is neither necessary nor possible to begin to describe what happened. Suffice it to say that everything changed for us almost overnight, as this thing called Beatlemania set it. We had four new heroes, these guys named John, Paul, George and Ringo and they were so cool, yet so incredibly upbeat at the same time. Their music was truly amazing but there was also something else about them, something intangible. They seemed to be happily above the toils of life, like they had just arrived from another planet that ran on nothing but pure fun. And on top of it all, their haircuts were like nothing we'd ever seen before. It seemed a little strange at first, but within a few months, all the guys were copying them. I know I went from the standard buzz-cut to the new mop top as soon as my hair would grow out. If it sounds like we were completely awestruck, we were, but don't forget what we'd just been through, not to mention our age – I was just a month shy of turning fifteen. Amazingly, it ended up that the Beatles were just the first wave of what became known as the British Invasion as the Rolling Stones, the Yardbirds, the Who, the Hollies, the Zombies, the Kinks, Herman's Hermits and God knows how many others came cascading into the country. It seemed like every day, wave after wave of new songs washed up onto the shores of our AM radios, which we had blasting all the time. And that's not to mention all of the new remarkable American music that helped launched us into hyper-space, as well. Of course, we were still going to school and studying, as normal life continued, But, a massive new party had obviously begun, with the Beatles leading the way.   Things went on like that for about six months. Then the Beatles hit an unexpected, little turn in the road, when on the night of August 28, 1964, they finally got to spend an evening with one of their primary musical heroes, the enigmatic Bob Dylan. Now this was another one of those events that was only a very quick couple of hours, and it was largely unnoticed at the time. On one level, it was just your standard meeting of two major musical superstar acts. At the time, the Beatles were enjoying a level of fame that had never been seen before. And along with also being extremely famous, Dylan was the most influential musician of his time. It started out with a lot of goofing around, a lot of partying, you know the standard kind of things that can happen in a glitzy high-end hotel room in New York City when the absolute pinnacle of rock and roll gets together to relax and have a good time. But it ended up being quite a bit more than that. Even though it was extremely subtle, again, those subterranean Teutonic plates were set in motion and a major earthquake was looming, just over the horizon. Well, this is a perfect place for us to stop, so as always, keep your eyes, mind and heart open, and let's get together in the next one.  

This week Bryan sits down with Lt. Gov Will Ainsworth to hear his predictions on this legislative session. According to Ainsworth, the number one issue plaguing businesses in Alabama is not taxes or regulations, but a shortage of qualified workers. He discusses his plans for workforce development and some legislation that will help move that forward. Bryan also asks Ainsworth what his prediction is on school choice, gambling, and prisons. You'll want to tune in to hear this conversation so you are aware of what the 2024 legislative session could have in store. OVERTIME: Military age male migrants are crossing our border by the tens of thousands every day and the federal government isn't doing anything to stop it. Worse than that, the federal government is preventing state's from stopping it and it looks like there will be a showdown in the Lone Star state with the Alabama National Guard being sent in to help Texas. We ask Will what his thoughts are on how this mass immigration is affecting Alabama and why it appears that the federal government is intentionally trying to destroy our nation. To join the fight and become an 1819 News Member and have access to all of our behind the scenes content, click here: https://1819news.com/membership

This week Bryan sits down with Lt. Gov Will Ainsworth to hear his predictions on this legislative session. According to Ainsworth, the number one issue plaguing businesses in Alabama is not taxes or regulations, but a shortage of qualified workers. He discusses his plans for workforce development and some legislation that will help move that forward. Bryan also asks Ainsworth what his prediction is on school choice, gambling, and prisons. You'll want to tune in to hear this conversation so you are aware of what the 2024 legislative session could have in store. OVERTIME: Military age male migrants are crossing our border by the tens of thousands every day and the federal government isn't doing anything to stop it. Worse than that, the federal government is preventing state's from stopping it and it looks like there will be a showdown in the Lone Star state with the Alabama National Guard being sent in to help Texas. We ask Will what his thoughts are on how this mass immigration is affecting Alabama and why it appears that the federal government is intentionally trying to destroy our nation. To join the fight and become an 1819 News Member and have access to all of our behind the scenes content, click here: https://1819news.com/membership

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This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we are honored to be joined by Oklahoma's Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell and Alabama's Congressman Barry Moore. Later in the show, former Fox News executive, Ken LaCorte, calls in with his take on the Tucker Carlson firing.-Matt Pinnell was elected as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma on November 6, 2018. Pinnell is President of the Oklahoma State Senate and serves on multiple constitutional boards and commissions. He is also Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage on Governor Kevin Stitt's cabinet.Pinnell is the chief marketer of Oklahoma and spends much of his time promoting tourism, Oklahoma's third largest industry. In partnership with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, he launched the Oklahoma Fishing Trail, Oklahoma Road Trip, and the pandemic driven 'OK Here We Go' campaigns, which have generated more than $91 million in revenue since 2019. He also spearheaded renovation projects within Oklahoma State Parks, providing necessary updates to bathrooms, lodges, and campgrounds. The total impact of state parks on local economies recently topped $413 million.Pinnell is a recruiter for companies looking to move or expand to Oklahoma. Each year, he hosts the Lt. Governor's Turkey Hunt, a two-week event that showcases Oklahoma to prospective out-of-state companies and site selection representatives. He launched a statewide rebrand in 2020, a campaign that has streamlined state agency processes and saved taxpayer dollars.As an entrepreneur himself, Pinnell champions small business growth. He serves on the Oklahoma Department of Commerce committee focused on small business growth, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. In 2022, he launched ‘A Look at Oklahoma CareerTech,' a video interview series that showcases the education and employment opportunities the state's CareerTech system provides.Matt has an advertising degree from Oral Roberts University. He lives in Tulsa with his wife of 20 years and their four children.-Born and raised on a family farm in Coffee County, Alabama, Barry Moore is a veteran, small business owner and former member of the Alabama State House.After high school, Barry joined the Alabama National Guard and Reserves, serving for six years. During that time he also pursued a degree in Agriculture Science at Auburn University, and joined the Auburn ROTC Army Ranger Challenge Team.Barry's first job out of college was in the animal pharmaceutical industry, but Barry returned to his home town of Enterprise to start Hopper-Moore Inc., an industrial waste hauling company, which has also been an Alabama general contractor for more than two decades.In 2010, Barry was recruited to run for the Alabama State House to represent District 91 and served for eight years, including as Chairman of the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee and Vice-Chair of the Small Business and Commerce Committee.Barry and his wife and business partner, Heather, are the proud parents of four children - Jeremy (married to Brittany), Kathleen (married to 1LT Jack Whitfield), Claudia and Jeb. They are active members of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Enterprise.-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

Fred L. “Coach” Plump, Jr. is founder and Executive Director of the Piper Davis National Youth Baseball League. He founded the organization in 1992 in Birmingham, AL with three local Birmingham City parks and twelve teams. Today, the Piper Davis Baseball League is operating in eleven states, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, and Bahamas. Coach currently has fifty-two years of volunteer service in the city of Birmingham as a little league coach and program director. He spent thirty years as a Firefighter for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service, three years of active duty in the United States Army, one year in Vietnam and thirty-seven years in the Alabama National Guard. He attended Lawson Community College, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama Fire College, Alabama Military Academy and holds an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Agape Bible College. Coach is married to his lovely wife, Cynthia. They are proud parents and grandparents.

Suwanee resident and Southern Company Gas/Nicor Gas Director of Corporate Safety Brian Thomas was the recent recipient of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity — Alpha Upsilon Lambda Chapter's Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award for Governmental and Military Service. Thomas began his military service in 1988 as a member of the Alabama National Guard while attending Alabama A&M University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. For more information be sure to visit www.bgpodcastnetwork.com   https://www.lawrencevillega.org/  https://www.foxtheatre.org/  https://guideinc.org/  https://www.psponline.com/  https://www.kiamallofga.com/  https://www.milb.com/gwinnett  https://www.fernbankmuseum.org/  www.atlantagladiators.com          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 150 is an epilogue  related to  Pepe San Roman  who was the commander of Brigade 2506,  and this episode includes an equally stunning epilogue related to  the four United States airmen who died at the Bay of Pigs. There were eight Americans  from the Alabama National Guard who flew missions over Cuba as part of the invasion on April 19th,196.1 In the final hours of  the mission, four of those  men  were killed in the last major air battle of the campaign.   These men were among sixty volunteers who belonged to the  Alabama National Guard, and who went to Guatemala to help train the exiles in their use of the B26 bombers deployed in the mission.Let us know what you like about the podcast or just provide us with comments on the episode via email at podcastjfk@gmail.com or get active in our blog for each episode at www.podcastjfk.com   Either way, keep listening, and join us for the whole series of episodes about the fantastic goings-on that encompass this part of the JFK story. This concludes our series on Cuba and also on the Bay of Pigs. In the next episode we head to New Orleans and begin our journey following the Garrison investigation. Things continue to get more intriguing as  enter the unknown with evidence that is complex, incomplete and sometimes conflicting. Even as early as 1964, rumors and serious concerns over  the lone gunman theory and the evidence that might contravene it,  were becoming a major concern for the government and the commission. Conspiracy theories were contrary to the government's stated narrative from the very beginning. Stay tuned as there are many more episodes to come!This series comprehensively explores the major facts,  themes, and  events leading up to the assassination in Dealey Plaza and the equally gripping stories surrounding the subsequent investigation. We  review  key elements of the Warren Commission Report , and the role of the CIA and FBI. We explore the  possible involvement of the Mafia in the murder and the review of that topic by the government's House Select Committee on Assassinations in the 1970's. We explore the Jim Garrison investigation and the work of other key figures such as Mark Lane and others. Learn more about Lee Harvey Oswald the suspected killer and Jack Ruby the distraught Dallas night club owner with underworld ties and the man that killed Oswald as a national TV audience was watching.  Stay with us as we take you through the facts and theories in bite sized discussions that are designed to educate, and inform as well as entertain the audience. This  real life story is more fascinating than fiction. No matter whether you are a serious researcher or a casual student, you will enjoy the fact filled narrative and story as  we relive one of the most shocking moments in American History. An event that changed the nation and changed the world forever.

Stan Hall of the Gas South District joins us to talk about the upcoming speaker series. Plus... Rising country superstar  Zach Bryan is bringing his Burn Burn Burn North American Tour to Gwinnett County in May. The singer, who has hits with "From Austin," "Heading South" and "Something in the Orange" is coming to Gas South Arena on May 15. Fans can register for the chance to purchase  tickets via Fair AXS at www.axs.com/zachbryan. After the Fair AXS registration period concludes on January 29 at 10 p.m., AXS will work to ensure any suspicious, fraudulent, and/or duplicated registrations are removed, tour officials said. Fans who are randomly selected to purchase tickets will be notified via email, starting on Feb. 13, with all pertinent information for them to complete their purchase, subject to availability.  Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis and an invitation email for the chance to purchase tickets does not guarantee tickets will be available.  Tickets purchased through AXS cannot be transferred or resold for profit. If a fan can no longer attend a show, tickets can be sold on the Zach Bryan AXS Marketplace for face value to another fan. There can be little argument that the COVID pandemic of the last few years forced a lot of folks to become more acquainted with their own homes, where they found themselves spending more and more time. It is for that reason that the home renovation and design industries stayed healthy while many other businesses struggled. With that in mind — and with spring right around the corner — could there be a better time for the 25th annual North Atlanta Home Show? Set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, the North Atlanta Home Show will bring more than 160 exhibitors to the area for a comprehensive collection of products, services, displays and experts that covers just about everything related to home improvement. Levine added that with the expansion of the convention center now complete, there will be even more opportunities for patrons to be dazzled by the array of options. Last year's home show attracted some 7,000 visitors and Levine said he can see even more attendees this time around. The home show is produced by Marketplace Events, North America's largest presenter of home, garden, holiday and bridal shows. Levine said just every show produced thus far in 2023 — including Oklahoma City, Dallas, Washington, Kansas City, Austin, Salt Lake City and several Canadian cities — has seen an uptick in visitors.  Suwanee resident and Southern Company Gas/Nicor Gas Director of Corporate Safety Brian Thomas was the recent recipient of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity — Alpha Upsilon Lambda Chapter's Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award for Governmental and Military Service. Thomas began his military service in 1988 as a member of the Alabama National Guard while attending Alabama A&M University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. During his military career, he served in many roles including Safety & Occupational Health Officer, AMEDD Recruiter, Medical Battalion Administrative Officer, S-1, Deputy Military Personnel Officer and Recruiting Commander. In 2009, Brian deployed to Afghanistan with the 135th Sustainment Command as the Human Resources Operations Branch OIC. He retired from the Alabama Army National Guard Active/Guard Reserve program as a Major, after 26 years of service in November 2014. In August 2014, Thomas joined Southern Company — Nicor Gas' parent company — as a Senior Safety & Health Specialist with the Georgia Power Company. He began with Southern Company Gas in 2017, as the Senior Safety Compliance Specialist, and was later promoted to Safety Manager. Currently, he is the Director of Corporate Safety for Nicor Gas in Naperville, Illinois In this role, he is responsible for providing strategic leadership and directing programs two ensure compliance in the areas of occupational safety, motor vehicle safety, process safety and industrial hygiene. Thomas currently resides between Suwanee and Plainfield, Illinois with his wife of 26 years, Shirlinda Nelson Thomas. Founded in 2014 to positively impact the lives of foster children and young adults in economically challenging situations, Lawrenceville-based Because One Matters seeks to provide hope, dignity, empowerment, mentorship and economic opportunity to young people from disadvantaged communities. Because One Matters fulfills its mission in a host of ways, including celebrating the birthdays and graduations of its clients, a Home for the Holidays program, foster care emergency supply bags, college internships and scholarships, school supplies (including laptops) and mentorship programs for middle and high school students. One of the agency's main initiatives is its Wrapped In Love clothing closet, which provides foster, kinship, adoptive and underrepresented families in Gwinnett and Walton counties the opportunity to obtain new and gently used clothing items, toiletries and everyday essentials. Wrapped In Love also gives duffel bags with essential items to children entering foster care for the first time. According to the Because One Matters website, Wrapped In Love has found a permanent home at 480 North Perry Street Suite H, in Lawrenceville and representatives from Because One Matters, Wrapped In Love and the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on February 7. Braselton recently announced that Sandy C. Weinel is the city's new Public Works Director, succeeding Ken Robbins, who has retired. Weinel most recently served as the town's director of roads and stormwater as well as serving as the town engineer. After earning a bachelor's degree at the University of South Florida, she worked as a construction inspector, contract administrator and local government planner. She holds certifications as a professional engineer, floodplain manager and from the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission She has worked for the town twice, originally starting in 2018. For more information be sure to visit www.bgpodcastnetwork.com   https://www.lawrencevillega.org/  https://www.foxtheatre.org/  https://guideinc.org/  https://www.psponline.com/  https://www.kiamallofga.com/  https://www.milb.com/gwinnett  https://www.fernbankmuseum.org/  www.atlantagladiators.com          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 147 is the fifth and final  in a multi-part series on the Bay of Pigs, as we wind down our overall series on Cuba.  In this episode,  we complete the story of the actual invasion  of the Bay of Pigs.  This current episode part 5,  joins the invasion team as as they hit the beaches and the battle gets underway for the mission of the Cuban Expeditionary Force to Retake  Cuba.  Listen to a bonus episode in episode 148 as we bring you an epilogue that tells the tragic story and ending of Peppy San Romain and also the equally stunning story of the four US Airmen who died at the Bay of Pigs including  men from the  Alabama National Guard.  We have moved the story of the Mafia plot(s) to kill Castro  (as part of the Bay of Pigs affair) to  episode 149.Let us know what you like about the podcast or just provide us with comments on the episode via email at podcastjfk@gmail.com or get active in our blog for each episode at www.podcastjfk.com   Either way, keep listening, and join us for the whole series of episodes about the fantastic goings-on that encompass this part of the JFK story. We will return to our regular programming in the next episode. Join us we continue to enter the unknown with evidence that is complex, incomplete and sometimes conflicting. Even as early as 1964, rumors and serious concerns over  the lone gunman theory and the evidence that might contravene it,  were becoming a major concern for the government and the commission. Conspiracy theories were contrary to the government's stated narrative from the very beginning. Stay tuned as there are many more episodes to come!This series comprehensively explores the major facts,  themes, and  events leading up to the assassination in Dealey Plaza and the equally gripping stories surrounding the subsequent investigation. We  review  key elements of the Warren Commission Report , and the role of the CIA and FBI. We explore the  possible involvement of the Mafia in the murder and the review of that topic by the government's House Select Committee on Assassinations in the 1970's. We explore the Jim Garrison investigation and the work of other key figures such as Mark Lane and others. Learn more about Lee Harvey Oswald the suspected killer and Jack Ruby the distraught Dallas night club owner with underworld ties and the man that killed Oswald as a national TV audience was watching.  Stay with us as we take you through the facts and theories in bite sized discussions that are designed to educate, and inform as well as entertain the audience. This  real life story is more fascinating than fiction. No matter whether you are a serious researcher or a casual student, you will enjoy the fact filled narrative and story as  we relive one of the most shocking moments in American History. An event that changed the nation and changed the world forever.

Lt. Col. Charles K. Bush, 89, of Grove Hill, passed away at his home on Oct. 12, 2022. Ken was born on Feb. 26, 1933, to parents William Adlai Bush and Lorena Pleasant Bush in Whatley. He grew up in Gosport, later moving to where he called home, Grove Hill. Mr. Bush graduated from Clarke County High School in 1951, shortly after he went to Officers Candidate School and served 35 years in the Alabama National Guard achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Ken retired from Alabama Department of Transportation where he was a materials engineer. He was also a...Article Link

Devon is from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and started training in martial arts at age 16.He currently holds a 4th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a Blue Belt in JiuJitsu. He serves in the Alabama National Guard and has been part of building a rappelling charityto help and assist youth and teens in need, ... Devon Collins – American Ninja Warrior – Ep77

Richard P. McMullen Sr., 83, of Jackson, passed away June 1, 2022 peacefully at his home. He was born Jan. 2, 1939 to parents P.R. McMullen and Eula Milstead Mc- Mullen in Jackson. Mr. McMullen worked at Ciba Geigy as a maintenance foreman. A volunteer with the Jackson Fire Department for 26 years, he retired as Chief Warrant Officer from the Alabama National Guard following 39 years of service, and was a veteran of Desert Storm. Mr. McMullen was a man of God and a faithful member of Jackson First Baptist Church. He loved his family and cherished the times...Article Link

Ray Sheffield, 84, former sheriff of Clarke County and a lifelong resident of Grove Hill, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his home. He was born on Jan. 9, 1938 to Willie Sheffield and Sadie Skipworth Sheffield. Following graduation from Clarke County High School, he served as a member of the Alabama National Guard military police during the Berlin Crisis. Ray was also an active member of Grove Hill Baptist Church, where he served as deacon. He ran for sheriff of Clarke County in 1970 and won, beginning a 24-year career as one of the most beloved and respected...Article Link

30 Years Ago April 1992 The Grove Hill-based 1167th Signal Company of the Alabama National Guard was one of 12 units on a list of Alabama companies slated to be closed in 1993. The company, which set poles and strung wire for communications was termed obsolete as technology had changed. The unit had about 180 members and had only recently occupied a brand new [post_excerpt] million armory. The unit had been in existence since 1951 and had originally been an anti-aircraft company and then a military police company. It became a signal company in 1971. Members of the Grove Hill...Article Link

On tonight's show, I have University of Alabama Track & Field letterman, 40 year Alabama National Guard veteran, & current mayor of Centreville, Alabama, Mike Oakley, to share about Lettermen of the U.S.A and their support of our veterans as well as the upcoming One Yard at a Time Gala taking place at The Club in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 11th! Listen and share.

On today's Make A Difference, we will be highlighting Lettermen of the U.S.A with former Alabama Track & Field letterman, 40 year Alabama National Guard veteran, and current mayor of Centreville, Alabama, Mike Oakley! Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBible.com

Marion Charles Hamilton, 83, of Grove Hill passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Charlie, as his friends knew him, was born on September 20, 1937, in Fulton, a small sawmill town in southwest Alabama. He graduated from Sweet Water High School in 1956 and continued his education at Auburn University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry. After graduation, he enlisted in the Federal Reserve and then joined the Alabama National Guard serving as an MP for 10 years. Charlie's career in the Wood Industry began when he started working for Scotch Lumber Company in 1962, where...Article Link

Marion Charles Hamilton, 83, of Grove Hill passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Charlie, as his friends knew him, was born on September 20, 1937, in Fulton, a small sawmill town in southwest Alabama. He graduated from Sweet Water High School in 1956 and continued his education at Auburn University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry. After graduation, he enlisted in the Federal Reserve and then joined the Alabama National Guard serving as an MP for 10 years. Charlie's career in the Wood Industry began when he started working for Scotch Lumber Company in 1962, where he...Article Link

Gary Len Luker, 70, of Thomasville died June 26, 2021 at his home. He was born July 28, 1950 in Fulton to Leonard C. and Bama L. Luker. He was a retired Mill Wright at International Paper having worked 48 and a half years in the paper mill. He served 16 years in the Alabama National Guard. He was a member of Springfield Methodist Protestant Church. He attended Chilton Baptist Church. He loved his family, community, and friends. He always enjoyed making cane syrup every year and using an old-time plow and horse in his garden. He is survived by...Article Link

Gary Len Luker, 70, of Thomasville died June 26, 2021 at his home. He was born July 28, 1950 in Fulton to Leonard C. and Bama L. Luker. He was a retired Mill Wright at International Paper having worked 48 and a half years in the paper mill. He served 16 years in the Alabama National Guard. He was a member of Springfield Methodist Protestant Church. He attended Chilton Baptist Church. He loved his family, community, and friends. He always enjoyed making cane syrup every year and using an old-timey plow and horse in his garden. He is survived by...Article Link

Sergeant James Holmes of the Alabama National Guard's 151st Army Band, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about the band's history dating back to the Civil War. The ensemble, Echelon Winds, will perform at a concert under the stars July 2nd at Dothan Area Botanical Gardens at 6:30 p.m. Sergeant Holmes played the trumpet and was the arranger for "God Bless America" and "Taps."

This week we highlight presidential leadership and one of the most important civil rights speeches ever delivered by a sitting American president.By June of 1963, John F. Kennedy has been president for nearly two and a half years.While Kennedy had long privately expressed his deep moral objections to the treatment of black people in American society and indicated support for New federal legislation. His public comments ranged from cautious moderate criticism to a 1950s version of “both sides-ism” but were mostly nonexistent.In June of 1963, however the man and the moment met.Alabama Governor George Wallace's staged photo op defiance of federal law by standing in the school house doorway had lasted less than 90 minutes. On June 11th 1963 two black students were peaceful enrolled at the University of Alabama under the protection of a federalized Alabama National Guard commanded by US Marshals under the direction of the Department of Justice and the Attorney General of the United States.Kennedy's advisors recommended and Fully expected that the president would NOT address the American people that evening. With a little less than 18 months until to the 1964 elections, the President's legislative agenda and his political future depended upon the votes Southern Democrats in Congress and those of their politically unforgiving constituents. The President had other ideas. Kennedy saw a way to exercise moral leader on an issue where he had to that point failed. He would request Network Television airtime to address the nation on the issue of civil rights. The facts and statistics on racial inequality in the United States described by President Kennedy to the American people that evening had even never been acknowledged by a President before - much less spoken in such a detailed and direct language. In a telegram to the White House after watching the President's remarks in Atlanta with other civil rights leaders, the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr. described the address as ONE OF THE MOST ELOQUENT, PROFOUND,AND UNEQUIVOCAL PLEAS FOR JUSTICE AND FREEDOM OF ALL MEN, EVER MADE BY ANY PRESIDENT.Dr King knew that Kennedy was moved by his now famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” - written just weeks before. To President Kennedy and many Americans Dr. King's letter was more than than a spirited defense of civil disobedience. It was an indictment of white indifference.As you listen to the speech, you will hear Kennedy echoing King's “Letter”The President rejects the idea that Black Americans should have to wait for equality. "Who among us," Kennedy asks the American people, "would then be content with counsels of patience and delay?"Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/words-matter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Alabama National Guard has been holding coronavirus vaccination clinics in rural Alabama. The vaccinations have received good responses in some areas and mediocre responses in others. Gov. Kay Ivey mobilized the Guard to administer shots in rural counties where people might not have ready access. However, in recent weeks the vaccine has become more and more readily available at not only health clinics and hospitals but at local pharmacies, too. A clinic was held at Grove Hill's Hudson Park Friday and the turnout was less than spectacular. While some 1,100 doses were available, only 111 people came to the...Article Link

The Alabama National Guard held its first coronavirus vaccination clinic in southwest Alabama Tuesday, in McIntosh in Washington County. The clinic was set up in the parking lot of BASF with plans to administer 1,100 first-time doses. The date that was published for the event last week was incorrect. Wednesday, the guard was to be at Monroe County High School in Monroeville giving out shots and Thursday, April 8 at Hudson Park in Grove Hill. Clinic times are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Gov. Kay Ivey arranged the clinics in 24 rural Alabama counties in an effort to reach people...Article Link

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the locations for the Alabama National Guard's mobile vaccination clinics across 24 rural counties. As part of Governor Ivey's activation of the Guard to support the state's COVID-19 response, beginning March 23, the mobile vaccination teams will rotate through the designated counties. “Being from rural Alabama myself, ensuring folks in those counties have an easy way to get their COVID-19 vaccine is important to me. I am proud that our guardsmen stand willing to help our great state in any way, especially as we look to put this virus in our rearview mirror,” Ivey said....Article Link

Nick interviews Major Johnathan Poarch of the Alabama National Guard. They discuss his career, what Cyber is like in the Army/National Guard Cyber, Cyber Protection Teams, Compliance and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k1Vma86NJA&t=0s

The pandemic could have been a unifying moment for the country, but it wasn't. It was politicized. One who saw this firsthand was retired U.S. Army Colonel Jim Hawkins. He was chosen by the governor to lead Alabama’s unified command for COVID response as the interagency coordinator. This meant working with the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and the Alabama National Guard, just to name a few. Now at the one-year anniversary, we take a look back at what we did right, what we did wrong, and whether we are ready for the next pandemic. Sponsors: Ladder is revolutionizing an age-old industry offering term life insurance at a personalized price, that can flex as your needs change. Why not pay a bit each month to protect the ones you love? Ladder makes it impressively fast and easy to get covered. You just need a few minutes, and a phone or laptop to apply. Ladder’s smart algorithms work in real-time, so you’ll find out instantly if you’re approved. No hidden fees. Cancel any time. At Ladder, they've created a painless way to get the life insurance coverage you need for those you care about most. Check out Ladder today to see if you’re instantly approved. Go to http://ladderlife.com/rickbubba. Bambee: HR Policy Shouldn't Be Left To Google.  Bambee gives you a dedicated HR manager who helps you craft HR policy and maintain compliance. They’ll work with you to craft your internal HR policies that fit the way you run your business. Full remote HR support, available to help by phone, email, or chat. Consider them an extension of your team. Their powerful platform lets you onboard, terminate, and take corrective action easily and securely as well as makes sure your business stays compliant with nuanced wage and hour regulations. Got to bambee.com/rickandbubba to schedule your FREE HR audit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We report on a Senate committee today approving a lottery bill amidst talk that casinos might still be a future option. We also report on another Senate committee further advancing closely-watched bail reform legislation. We’re joined by Rep. Steve McMillan, who will discuss a controversial rioting bill heading to the House floor tomorrow. And MG Jerry Martin, the assistant Adjutant General of the Alabama National Guard, will also join us to talk about helping with mobile virus vaccination clinics starting next week.

Gov. Kay Ivey has instructed medical units of the Alabama National Guard to deploy to 24 rural counties to administer Covid-19 vaccinations in an effort to serve citizens who may not otherwise have access to the medicines. In Clarke County, the Guard will be administering shots at Hudson Park in Grove Hill on Thursday, April 8. Mayor Ross Wood has said that plans are for the Guard to set up on Wednesday, April 7 and the park would be closed during the night so as to be ready to administer shots the next morning The park has been the site...Article Link

Gov. Kay Ivey has employed the Alabama National Guard to deploy to 24 rural counties to administer Covid-19 vaccinations. The intent, we assumed, was to go into remote areas or areas a distance from larger communities where the vaccine was likely more readily available. So, where does the Guard set up in Clarke County? At S. P. Hudson Park in the county seat of Grove Hill where the Clarke County Health Department has had several drivethrough vaccination clinics. We acknowledge that the Guard likely looks for a central location and one where they can serve the most people but it...Article Link

Gov. Ivey announced Tuesday that the Alabama National Guard will deploy later this month to rural areas of the state to administer vaccinations at mobile sites in at least 24 counties. It isn't known if Clarke County will be included. The names of the counties and the locations will be announced later. Ivey said, “As we continue ramping up our vaccine distribution efforts, the guardsmen will play a critical role in reaching folks in rural areas of Alabama. We want to use every tool in our toolkit so that we can get COVID-19 behind us once and for all.” The...Article Link

Barry Moore is currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Alabama's 2nd congressional. Before his election to the United States House of Representatives, he served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 91st district from 2010 to 2018. Barry Moore is a veteran, serving the Alabama National Guard and Reserves for six years. During that time he also pursued a degree in Agriculture Science at Auburn University, and joined the Auburn ROTC Army Ranger Challenge Team. Barry and his wife and business partner, Heather, are the proud parents of four children - Jeremy (married to Brittany), Kathleen (married to 1LT Jack Whitfield), Claudia and Jeb. They are active members of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Enterprise, Alabama. To learn more about Representative Moore, please visit: https://barrymoore.house.gov 

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Why Listen: I just finished up my conversation with Alan and a couple things stand out to me. First of all, it's it's pretty surprising to me that it's taken 374 other episodes, to get to the point of interviewing someone in the aerospace and defense industry. And, you know, it's it's surprising, first of all, because so many veterans go into this space. But more importantly, I feel like Alan, in our conversation, we really flipped the script on my understanding of this industry. And what I mean by that is, nearly all of the people I've interviewed on beyond the uniform talk about purpose, and mission, after military service. And Alan kind of surprised me when I was asking him to explain what he does for a living, he immediately went to that spot of, he's continuing to support the military communities continuing to support his brothers and sisters who are still in uniform. And throughout our conversation that came through, like, wow, this is actually a really good fit for so many veterans, especially those who want to continue a similar sense of purpose that they felt that they likely felt in the military. A second thing that really stood out to me with this conversation is we went deep down the rabbit hole on Alan's role, which is business development. And I know we've done a couple interviews on sales related topics. But I think that you will really benefit from Alan's story, he has over 20 years of experience in business development. And I love so much of what comes through in this. But let's just say in a nutshell, it's not what you expect from a sales related role. And the way that Alan comes across just as a human being, as well as how he explains why veterans are so well suited to this, it really goes against most of the stereotypes that I have of sales people. And it comes down to listening to others, being curious about them, and figuring out how you can help them and deliver value. And even if you're not interested in the defense industry or business development in particular, it's still worth listening because, you know, in my experience, every every role that you will have has some element of quote unquote, sales, and the relational things that Alan talks about this interview, are I'm sure going to help you in your career. As always, at BeyondTheUniform.org you'll find Show Notes for this episode, you'll find links to everything we discussed, as well as a link and information about SCI. We haven't done a lot of coverage of companies in this space. But I appreciate Alan's perspective and want to give some some notes there about the company he works for. So with that, let's dive in to my conversation with Alan   About Alan: Alan is responsible for the Global Business Development for the IMS business segment within SCI, which includes customer relations, program performance, and the acquisition of new and follow-on business. Alan brings more than 20 years of experience in the Integrated Manufacturing industry. During this period, Mr. Hislop has held positions at PIVC, LLC, STMicroelectronics and Sanmina-SCI. Alan served on active duty with the U.S. Army, with the U.S. Army Reserves in New York and with the Alabama National Guard in Huntsville. Alan graduated from the US Army Officer Infantry School in Fort Benning, GA. Mr. Hislop holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree from University of Alabama Huntsville, and an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences from Clinton Community College. He and his wife, Olga, have 6 boys.

This week we highlight presidential leadership and one of the most important civil rights speeches ever delivered by a sitting American president.By June of 1963, John F. Kennedy has been president for nearly two and a half years.While Kennedy had long privately expressed his deep moral objections to the treatment of black people in American society and indicated support for New federal legislation. His public comments ranged from cautious moderate criticism to a 1950s version of “both sides-ism” but were mostly nonexistent.In June of 1963, however the man and the moment met.Alabama Governor George Wallace’s staged photo op definance of federal law by standing in the school house doorway had lasted less than 90 minutes. On June 11th 1963 two black students were peaceful enrolled at the University of Alabama under the protection of a federalized Alabama National Guard commanded by US Marshals under the direction of the Department of Justice and the Attorney General of the United States.Kennedy’s advisors recommended and Fully expected that the president would NOT address the American people that evening. With a little less than 18 months until to the 1964 elections, the President’s legislative agenda and his political future depended upon the votes Southern Democrats in Congress and those of their politically unforgiving constituents. The President had other ideas. Kennedy saw a way to exercise moral leader on an issue where he had to that point failed. He would request Network Television airtime to address the nation on the issue of civil rights. The facts and statistics on racial inequality in the United States described by President Kennedy to the American people that evening had even never been acknowledged by a President before - much less spoken in such a detailed and direct language. In a telegram to the White House after watching the President’s remarks in Atlanta with other civil rights leaders, the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr. described the address as ONE OF THE MOST ELOQUENT, PROFOUND, AND UNEQUIVOCAL PLEAS FOR JUSTICE AND FREEDOM OF ALL MEN, EVER MADE BY ANY PRESIDENT.Dr King knew that Kennedy was moved by his now famous “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” - written just weeks before. To President Kennedy and many Americans Dr. King’s letter was more than than a spirited defense of civil disobedience. It was an indictment of white indifference.As you listen to the speech, you will hear Kennedy echoing King’s “Letter”The President rejects the idea that Black Americans should have to wait for equality. "Who among us," Kennedy asks the American people, "would then be content with counsels of patience and delay?" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we highlight presidential leadership and one of the most important civil rights speeches ever delivered by a sitting American president.By June of 1963, John F. Kennedy has been president for nearly two and a half years.While Kennedy had long privately expressed his deep moral objections to the treatment of black people in American society and indicated support for New federal legislation. His public comments ranged from cautious moderate criticism to a 1950s version of “both sides-ism” but were mostly nonexistent.In June of 1963, however the man and the moment met.Alabama Governor George Wallace’s staged photo op definance of federal law by standing in the school house doorway had lasted less than 90 minutes. On June 11th 1963 two black students were peaceful enrolled at the University of Alabama under the protection of a federalized Alabama National Guard commanded by US Marshals under the direction of the Department of Justice and the Attorney General of the United States.Kennedy’s advisors recommended and Fully expected that the president would NOT address the American people that evening. With a little less than 18 months until to the 1964 elections, the President’s legislative agenda and his political future depended upon the votes Southern Democrats in Congress and those of their politically unforgiving constituents. The President had other ideas. Kennedy saw a way to exercise moral leader on an issue where he had to that point failed. He would request Network Television airtime to address the nation on the issue of civil rights. The facts and statistics on racial inequality in the United States described by President Kennedy to the American people that evening had even never been acknowledged by a President before - much less spoken in such a detailed and direct language. In a telegram to the White House after watching the President’s remarks in Atlanta with other civil rights leaders, the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr. described the address as ONE OF THE MOST ELOQUENT, PROFOUND, AND UNEQUIVOCAL PLEAS FOR JUSTICE AND FREEDOM OF ALL MEN, EVER MADE BY ANY PRESIDENT.Dr King knew that Kennedy was moved by his now famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” - written just weeks before. To President Kennedy and many Americans Dr. King’s letter was more than than a spirited defense of civil disobedience. It was an indictment of white indifference.As you listen to the speech, you will hear Kennedy echoing King’s “Letter”The President rejects the idea that Black Americans should have to wait for equality. "Who among us," Kennedy asks the American people, "would then be content with counsels of patience and delay?" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Big Stupid Question of the Day, Alabama National Guard fly over hospitals to salute healthcare heroes, Sew Nice Story of the Day, Dr. Andy Sokol joins Richard Dixon

Big Stupid Question of the Day, Alabama National Guard fly over hospitals to salute healthcare heroes, Sew Nice Story of the Day, Dr. Andy Sokol joins Richard Dixon

Joe Biden possible VP Pick, White House plans to disband virus task force, Alabama National Guard fly over hospitals to salute healthcare heroes, Murderous Hornets 

Joe Biden possible VP Pick, White House plans to disband virus task force, Alabama National Guard fly over hospitals to salute healthcare heroes, Murderous Hornets 

Joe Biden possible VP Pick, White House plans to disband virus task force, Alabama National Guard fly over hospitals to salute healthcare heroes, Murderous Hornets 

Big Stupid Question of the Day, Alabama National Guard fly over hospitals to salute healthcare heroes, Sew Nice Story of the Day, Dr. Andy Sokol joins Richard Dixon

Joe Biden possible VP Pick, White House plans to disband virus task force, Alabama National Guard fly over hospitals to salute healthcare heroes, Murderous Hornets 

Well that happened quick, didn’t it? The U.S. has now overtaken China for the most confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, and there is no sign of America’s trajectory from slowing down. This is what you get when 62 million people vote for a complete clown with no leadership skills in times of need. As usual, America’s problems have been left up to the people and individual states to clean up the federal government’s mess. It took Congress almost two weeks to pass a $2 trillion relief package that’s littered with treats for large corporations, while every American will receive just $1,200. We truly live in a fucked up world. Below is what every state is doing. A quick note about the data: The data is sourced from CoronaDataScraper.com, which is relying on individual state and federal data. Naturally, some figures won’t capture the entire situation. Enjoy. ✊Today I was given a huge assist by Pia Deshpande, a senior at Columbia University, who helped out on this mammoth task with excellent research and data analysis. Thank you Pia 🙏. And also a quick thanks to friend and former colleague Ali Ingersoll for the shout out on Twitter. Greatly appreciated, it doesn’t go unnoticed!Okay, let’s get to it. As you can see from the below log scale chart, the number of cases in the U.S. will soon be off the chart, literally.Credit: Pablo Gutiérrez 👇Where are the biggest hotbeds in the U.S. right now? Look to New York City, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, New Orleans, San Francisco and Los Angeles.Credit: Pablo Gutiérrez 👇New York’s 39,000 cases were too many to include in the next chart, so they get their own chart which can be found in the state’s section below. Expect many of the states in the chart immediately below to follow New York in the coming days and weeks.Number of confirmed cases in states with more than 1,000As for the rest, many have yet to be hit too hard. But there’s still some worrying signs in states such as Alabama, Arizona, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, Ohio and Tennessee.Number of confirmed cases in states with less than 1,000AlaskaAlaska's largest public sector union, the Alaska State Employees Association, filed a court order Wednesday that would allow most state employees to work from home, claiming that messaging from governor Mike Dunleavy had been “inconsistent” so far. Alaska now has 56 cases, with nearly half located in its largest city, Anchorage. The state announced its first death from the virus Wednesday morning.Cases: 56Deaths: 1AlabamaGovernor Kay Ivey last week authorized the Alabama National Guard to activate “up to 100 guardsmen, should the need arise” to combat the coronavirus. Ivey also ordered the shutdown of all Alabama beaches, dine-in facilities, schools, childcare centers and liquor stores until April 6th.Cases: 531Deaths: 1ArkansasGovernor Asa Hutchinson asked lawmakers to attend a special session of the General Assembly Thursday after two people died from coronavirus in the state. Hutchinson has shut down schools until April 17, ordered all traditional funerals to be delayed or changed, and mandated salons, barber shops, and massage parlors be temporarily closed. The governor stated that he wanted to avoid a shelter-in-place order in any part of the state. Cases: 349Deaths: 2American SamoaAmerican Samoa now requires non-US passport holders to spend at least 14 days in Hawaii before entering to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. Currently, the territory's health department tells residents that they’re at ‘Code Blue’, meaning schools are closed, bars and restaurants are limited to a 10 person occupancy, large gatherings are banned and people are “encouraged” to practice social distancing. The territory has yet to report an official case. Cases: 0Deaths: 0ArizonaArizona continues to mandate businesses and schools close and restaurants offer only dine-out options. The Navajo Nation, which has the highest number of cases per capita, is the only jurisdiction to institute a stay-at-home order. Cases in Arizona continue to rise, and now stand at 508.Cases: 508Deaths: 8CaliforniaCalifornia was the first state to institute a shelter-in-place order on March 19. The number of positive cases in California continues to grow, though at a slower rate than in New York. Overnight, California's cases increased by almost a third and now has more than 4,000 positive cases.Cases: 4,040Deaths: 82ColoradoGovernor Jared Polis enacted a stay-at-home order Wednesday to be put into effect the following morning. Colorado police have also been following specific advice from the governor which includes making fewer arrests but issue more summonses.Cases: 1,430Deaths: 19ConnecticutGovernor Ned Lamont requested a presidential disaster declaration for Connecticut as the state deals with its proximity to the U.S. epicenter in New York City. Wealthy New Yorkers frequently have alternate residences to get away from the noise and bustle of the city, and those are being used now to get away from the pandemic. Time will tell whether Connecticut will become the next state with an outbreak.Cases: 1,012Deaths: 21D.C.According to smart phone data collected by Unacast, D.C. has done the best of any U.S. state or territory at social distancing, with a 61 percent decrease in average distance traveled. Under the federal relief plan, which mayor Muriel Bowser has condemned, territories would receive $700 million less than states. Currently, D.C. has more cases than 19 states.Cases: 267Deaths: 3DelewareDelaware has had a stay-at-home order in effect since Tuesday morning, and its presidential primary was moved to June 2. It’s unclear at this point whether the primary will go ahead.Cases: 143Deaths: 1FloridaFlorida's stay-at-home order will come into effect this Friday morning. The majority of coronavirus cases in Florida are clustered in the southern tip, near Miami. Schools remain closed, and only essential businesses operate with a physical workforce present. Cases: 2,484Deaths: 29GeorgiaA shelter-in-place order remains in effect since it was enacted on Monday. The state has begun constructing mobile homes for individuals who need to be quarantined but cannot return or stay in their own homes.Cases: 1,642Deaths: 56GuamLatest news out of Guam is that an U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is being quarantined there after reports of crew members contracting the virus. All 5,000 crew onboard will now undergo testing.Cases: 45Deaths: 1HawaiiGovernor David Ige put in place a mandatory two-week quarantine for anyone returning to Hawaii, including permanent residents returning from trips. A U.S. family who flew to Hawaii earlier this week were attacked by a local man who accused them of trying to spread the coronavirus. Governor Ige has asked Americans to postpone their trips to the island.Cases: 106Deaths: 0IowaGovernor Kim Reynolds has recommended schools close for a month. Restaurants and bars offer takeout services, and banned gatherings of 10 or more. No shelter-in-place order is in effect. In fact, Brooks Jackson, Dean of University of Iowa's medical college, said that such an order would be disruptive and could hinder the work of hospitals trying to provide care.Cases: 179Deaths: 1IdahoGovernor Brad Little signed an emergency declaration before any cases were confirmed in Idaho. The governor also ordered residents to stay home on Wednesday, and is anticipated to remain in effect until mid-April, but may be extended like many other states.Cases: 191Deaths: 3IllinoisPolice are beginning to enforce governor J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order issued last week. On Thursday, Pritzker announced the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund to support nonprofits and community foundations as the economy continues to halt. Cases in Illinois increased by more than a third overnight. Cases: 2,542Deaths: 26IndianaA shelter-in-place order went into effect on March 24 and is expected to continue until April 6. Bars and restaurants continue to only offer takeout services. Schools will be closed until May 1.Cases: 657Deaths: 17KansasGovernor Laura Kelly has closed schools for the year, making Kansas the first state to do so. Social distancing is encouraged and large gatherings are banned. However, restaurants and bars continue to have dine-in services.Cases: 172Deaths: 3KentuckyGovernor Andy Beshear announced the National Guard would begin to assist some hospitals in the state. Restaurants no longer offer dine-in services, and schools are temporarily closed.Cases: 247Deaths: 5LouisianaAll bars and restaurants to only offer takeout service and gatherings limited to 50 people or less. New Orleans accounts for around 70 percent of all cases in the state, and the surrounding Orleans Parish has the highest number of deaths per capita of any county in the country.Cases: 2,304Deaths: 83MassachusettsGovernor Charlie Baker limited gatherings to 25 people and under and closed schools. Pharmacies in the state are authorized to produce hand sanitizer and sell it over the counter.Cases: 2,417Deaths: 25MarylandGovernor Larry Hogan instituted a shelter-in-place order last week. Only essential businesses continue to have physically present personnel. Gatherings of over 50 are suspended.Cases: 583Deaths: 4MaineGatherings of more than 10 people are banned, and bars and restaurants no longer allow dine-in services. Schools are closed until further notice.Cases: 155Deaths: 0MichiganResidents have been ordered to stay at home, and all schools remain closed. Bars and restaurants offer takeout services. Detroit has been hit especially hard.Cases: 2,844Deaths: 61MinnesotaNonessential workers have been ordered to stay home as bars, restaurants, gyms and schools are all closed.Cases: 344Deaths: 2MissouriEnd to gatherings of more than 10 people ordered, but governor Mike Parsons has opted out of a stay-at-home order, citing the damage to the economy as the reason. What Mike doesn't realize is that the longer he puts off the inevitable, the deeper the recession will be in the Show Me State.Cases: 520Deaths: 9MississippiAccording to one study, Mississippi has taken the least aggressive measures of any state, despite having the 25th highest number of cases. All governor Tate Reeves has done is urge people not to gather in groups of more than 10 people, and stopped dine-in services. Great job, Tate, you the man 👍Cases: 485Deaths: 6MontanaMontana is one of those sparsely populated states that social distancing hasn't been too much of a problem. Still, a state of emergency was declared on March 12 and schools are set to be closed until April 10.Cases: 90Deaths: 1North CarolinaDemocratic governor Roy Cooper said on March 17 that all bars and restaurants would close, while takeout and delivery would remain open. But Republican lieutenant governor and Cooper’s primary opponent, Dan Forest, has said that Cooper didn't have the authority to impose such a restriction. So while the state burns down, political points are still trying to be scored. F**k my life.Cases: 755Deaths: 3North DakotaState of emergency declared on March 13 and all schools ordered to close a day later. No businesses have been ordered to close yet, meaning despite North Dakota's small population, it is playing with fire.Cases: 57Deaths: 0NebraskaPublic gatherings are limited to 10 people or less, though governor Pete Ricketts said the measure is not law enforceable. Fear not, because the mayor of Lincoln has since issued a similar order that will carry a $500 fine or three months in jail if broken. They should speak to the folks suing the government in New Hampshire…Cases: 82Deaths: 0New Hampshire… Meanwhile in New Hampshire, three residents have sued governor Chris Sununu arguing that the state's ban on gatherings of more than 50 people violates their constitutional rights. Sigh. One of the plaintiffs attends church service three times a week and claims the ban was made without due process. People, man.Cases: 154Deaths: 1New JerseyState declared a disaster yesterday as number of cases now stand second in the country behind New York, and deaths in New Jersey are 5th most. Federal funding can now be allocated to all areas impacted by the virus as its proximity to New York could mean we've yet to see the worse for The Garden State. Cases: 6,876Deaths: 81New MexicoOne of the few states that didn't wait for s**t to hit the fan before it actually acted to stop the spread. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a statewide emergency as soon as the first case were confirmed back on March 12, and then a day later closed all schools for three weeks. That's how you stop a pandemic from spreading. New Mexico's cases are still low at 9th-least in the country. Cases: 136Deaths: 1NevadaNevada saw a huge spike of new cases overnight, jumping around 67 percent, including 10 deaths in total. On March 18, Governor Steve Sisolak waived the state's seven-day wait for unemployment benefits, and declared that those applying for unemployment didn't need to demonstrate they were searching for work.Cases: 535Deaths: 10New YorkNew York has been the hardest-hit state with cases soaring to almost 40,000 and deaths to 457, the most of any state by far, and more than the likes of the UK and South Korea combined. Governor Andrew Cuomo said his state severely lacked ventilators and other crucial medical supplies, as 60 percent of the state's cases are concentrated in the New York City metro area. The good news, if you can call it that, is that the spread is slowing.Cases: 39,140Deaths: 457OhioJust like the folks in D.C. are doing, government officials in Ohio are using the coronavirus to push through political agenda. Ohio's attorney general Dave Yost ordered abortion clinics across the state to cease “nonessential and elective surgical” abortion operations. Not sure about you, but abortions are essential if you need an abortion.Cases: 870Deaths: 15OklahomaBars have closed and restaurants in OKC have been limited to take-out, drive-through and delivery. Gyms, mall food courts and movie theaters have also closed.Cases: 248Deaths: 7OregonStay-at-home order issued on Monday and all businesses where “close personal contact is difficult or impossible to avoid” have be ordered to shut. For a state so close to the outbreak in Washington, these measures feel too little too late.Cases: 317Deaths: 11PennsylvaniaThe Democratic and Republican presidential primaries due to be held on April 28 have been delayed to June 2. The AP reports that Democratic primaries cannot be held past June 16, so who the hell knows if there will even be a primary. Cases: 1,813Deaths: 18Puerto RicoNonessential workers must be home by 7pm and will have to be so until April 12. Governor Wanda Vázquez has also ordered that vehicles with license plates ending in even numbers can only be on the road Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Vehicles with tags ending in odd numbers are only permitted to move about on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. That’s how you stop a virus. ¡Olé!Cases: 70Deaths: 3Rhode IslandChild care for essential workers will be paid for, and anyone flying back to T.F. Green Airport — the state's largest airport — must self-quarantine for two weeks. All gyms, salons, theaters, bowling alleys and other entertainment venues are closed.Cases: 165Deaths: 0South CarolinaGroups of three or more will be broken up. Dine-in services in bars and restaurants have been banned, but curb-side alcohol sales are allowed. Phew. Public schools have been closed through the end of March and public universities have been urged to finish the semester through online classes.Cases: 456Deaths: 9South DakotaSchools are closed until at least May 1, and all state employees are to work from home until at least May 2.Cases: 46Deaths: 1TennesseeGovernor Bill Lee has banned in-house dining at bars and restaurants, and closed gyms. Individual cities including Memphis and Nashville have ordered their own stay-at-home orders.Cases: 1,097Deaths: 3TexasTexas lieutenant governor Dan Patrick told Fox News that he’s willing to die from the virus in order to preserve the economy, and that “lots of grandparents” would do the same. This isn't a joke, a paid official actually said that. Twenty-four people have died in Patrick’s state.Cases: 1,654Deaths: 24UtahUtah had originally banned gatherings of 10 or more people, but has since revised that policy to being a 'recommendation' to its people. Leave people to make their own decisions, yeah real smart, Utah. Cases: 396Deaths: 1VirginiaGovernor Ralph Northam closed certain nonessential businesses and banned gatherings of more than 10 people on Tuesday until April 23. Northam also shut the state’s K-12 schools for the rest of the academic year. Cases: 486Deaths: 10Virgin IslandsGovernor Albert Bryan Jr. is asking the VI legislature to use $60 million to fight the economic impact of the virus. A vote is scheduled for today.Cases: 17Deaths: 0VermontState legislators passed several bills this week to ensure those who are unemployed, will be covered by the state's $500 million in unemployment reserves. Gatherings of more than 10 people are banned.Cases: 158Deaths: 9WashingtonOne of two states to first record 100 cases, the other being California, Washington now has the 4th-most in the country. Governor Jay Inslee ordered residents to stay at home on Monday, after 1,996 cases were already confirmed. Too late to shut it down. Cases: 3,207Deaths: 150WisconsinGovernor Tony Evers ordered residents to stay at home earlier this week, reversing his vow not to do so. There are now 728 cases in Wisconsin.Cases: 728Deaths: 10West VirginiaWest Virginia's aging population — 20 percent of the state's 1.8 million residents are 65 years old or older — and underlying health issues from coal mining and opioid addiction leave the Mountaineer State in one of the most precarious situations in America. While only 76 cases have been confirmed, the mortality rate could be highest in the country.Cases: 76Deaths: 0WyomingGovernor Mark Gorden announced yesterday that he's considering relaxing the state's shut-in policies that have forced many businesses to lay-off workers. The state's case count jumped 14 percent overnight.Cases: 56Deaths: 0Thanks for making it all the way to the bottom. Please like and share this edition of Inside The Newsroom by clicking the ❤️ below. That way I’ll appear in clever algorithms and more people will be able to read.If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to get a newsletter about a cool news topic in your inbox every time I publish (1-2 times a week). You can find me on Twitter at @DanielLevitt32 and email me corrections/feedback or even a guest you’d like me to get on the podcast at daniellevitt32@gmail.com. Get on the email list at insidethenewsroom.substack.com

  For this week’s Citizenship Day episode, Ali speaks with Valdeta Mehanja, a MAVNI program recruit and Army Black Hawk pilot-in-training who is currently serving in the Alabama National Guard. Originally from Kosovo, Val spent time in German refugee camps before working as a military contractor for the U.S., where she realized her passion for military service. She and Ali spoke about her journey to the U.S., and what it was like for her to become a citizen.   Ali also speaks to Laura Bingham of the Open Society Justice Initiative about their new report, Unmaking Americans: Insecure Citizenship in the United States, which looks at the threats currently facing the longstanding protections of U.S. Citizenship.

In this special episode of Military Resource Radio, your host – Tony Gatliff – interviews the winners of the 2017 BBMC Mortgage We’ve Got Your Six Mortgage Free Year Sweepstakes – Lana and Wayman Hannaman. Lana and Wayman talk to Tony about Wayman’s service in the Army (Active Duty) for 13 years and his 11+ years in the Alabama National Guard, how they are using the funds that would normally be spent on a mortgage payment to help send their son to technical school, living in Tennessee (while being part of the Alabama national guard) and much, much more. Tony also talks about how to go to mybbmc.com/sweeps to sign up for this year’s amazing sweepstakes, how one lucky active duty/veteran military member/family will receive one full year of rent or mortgage payments compliments of BBMC Mortgage, how four finalists (and their guests) will have the opportunity to head to Army’s big game vs. Navy on December 18th, 2018 for the amazing drawing at the BBMC Mortgage tailgate and much, much more. Have a listen to find out what these amazing folks did with their mortgage free year and how you can win a free mortgage or rent payments for a full year on Military Resource Radio today!

Wallace is remembered for his Southern dixiecrat and pro-segregation "Jim Crow" positions during the mid-20th century period of the Civil Rights Movement, declaring in his 1963 Inaugural Address that he stood for "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever", and standing in front of the entrance of the University of Alabama in an attempt to stop the enrollment of black students. He eventually renounced segregation. Wallace survived an assassination attempt in Laurel, Maryland in 1972, perpetrated by Arthur Bremer, but remained wheelchair-bound until his death in 1998. Information Sourced from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Wallace The Stand in the Schoolhouse Door took place at Foster Auditorium at the University of Alabama on June 11, 1963. George Wallace, the Democratic Governor of Alabama, in a symbolic attempt to keep his inaugural promise of "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever" and stop the desegregation of schools, stood at the door of the auditorium to try to block the entry of two African American students, Vivian Malone and James Hood. In response, President John F. Kennedy issued Executive Order 11111, which federalized the Alabama National Guard, and Guard General Henry Graham then commanded Wallace to step aside, saying, "Sir, it is my sad duty to ask you to step aside under the orders of the President of the United States." Wallace then spoke further, but eventually moved, and Malone and Hood completed their registration. The incident brought Wallace into the national spotlight Information Sourced From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stand_in_the_Schoolhouse_Door The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing was an act of white supremacist terrorism which occurred at the African-American 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, on Sunday, September 15, 1963, when four members of the Ku Klux Klan planted at least 15 sticks of dynamite attached to a timing device beneath the steps located on the east side of the church. The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing marked a turning point in the United States during the Civil Rights Movement and contributed to support for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Information Sourced From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Street_Baptist_Church_bombing Body Sourced From; https://youtu.be/wLkCY0f73iE Public Access America 
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Highlights Then: The American Red Cross - Part 2 |@ 01:00 Storyteller & Historian: The Herbert Hoover Food Administration |@ 07:00 Mike Shuster: Where did “Doughboy” come from? |@ 13:30 Feature: The US Mint WWI Commemorative Coin |@ 17:45 NEW: Speaking WWI this week “Slaker” |@ 19:30 Event Picks: Portland Maine, Los Angeles |@ 20:25 100C/100M: Neil Urban on Veterans of WWI of the USA Monument in Arizona |@ 22:40 Media: Professor Sir Hew Stachan & Catriona Oliphant on Podcast Docudrama - “Enter The Peace Broker” |@ 28:55 Articles: National Guard, Rainbow Division and The Wool Brigade |@ 39:50 The Buzz: Katherine Akey on Social Media |@ 43:15 And more…  ----more---- Opening Welcome to World War 1 centennial News - It’s about WW1 news 100 years ago this week  - and it’s about WW1 News NOW - news and updates about the centennial and the commemoration.   Today is August 9th, 2017 and this week we’re joined by The Storyteller and the Historian, Richard Rubin and Jonathan Bratten  - Mike Shuster from the great war project blog, Neil Urban from the 100 Cities / 100 Memorials project in Phoenix, Arizona As well as Catriona Oliphant and Sir Hew Strachan talking to us about a new British podcast docudrama called Enter The Peace Brokers.   WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. I’m Theo Mayer - the Chief Technologist for the World War One Centennial Commission and your host. World War One THEN 100 Year Ago This Week Prelude In Episode #26 we told you the story of how the American Red Cross was nearly instantly transformed by the US entry into the war. In that one week in late July, 100 years ago - the US government, uses its propaganda machine and raises well over $100 million dollars on behalf of the Red Cross. Then they technically install their man, Henry P. Davidson as the organization’s overseer through a War Council, and finally they announce that Red Cross personnel will wear uniforms when in the war theater. It’s a bit over a month later and time for an update on this iconic humanitarian organization that was not born, but forged by the war that changed the world. [SOUND TRANSITION] We have gone back in time 100 year and It’s the week of August 5th, 1917.   From the headlines and pages of the Official Bulletin - the government’s war gazette published by order of President Wilson by George Creel, America’s Propaganda Chief - we now explore the next chapter in the story of the Red Cross. This week the story is not about transformation - but preparation as the Red Cross prepares to take on new challenges!   [SOUND EFFECT] Dateline: Tuesday August 7, 1917 Headline: RED CROSS TO SHIP 50,000 POUNDS ETHER T0 FRANCE The story reads: ‘In response to an urgent cablegram -  the Red Cross is planning to ship 100,000 one-half pound tins of ether to France. Also, because of the shortage of anesthetics in France, the Red Cross War Council, has also authorized the establishment, as soon as practicable, a central plant to manufacture nitrous oxygen, or “laughing gas,” one of the most effective and harmless of anesthetics for short operations. American machinery will be shipped to France for this purpose, and American operatives will be sent over to conduct the plant.   [SOUND EFFECT] Headline: RED CROSS CREATES SANITARY SERVICE BUREAU TO HELP MAKE ARMY CANTONMENTS HEALTHFUL. In this story, the Red Cross prepares for what is probably the biggest instant human migration in the country’s history as tens of thousands of young men from across the land are gathered in rapidly built military training camps. The story reads: Following its policy of caring for the health of not only of the soldiers and sailors of the United States, but that of the civil population, the American Red Cross has established a bureau of sanitary service, which will supplement and assist Federal, State, and local health authorities in meeting sanitary emergencies created by the war effort. The work of the bureau will center in the civilian areas surrounding Army cantonments. While sanitary control of National Army cantonments, National Guard camps, and naval bases will be exercised by the military authorities, the districts immediately adjoining these camps will be under no such jurisdiction. Yet the assembling of large bodies of troops from around the nation will create new sanitary condition challenges which must be met to safeguard the health of civilians and soldiers alike. And in a detail follow up to the announcement of uniforms and ranks for American Red Cross personnel - the government now provides details   [SOUND EFFECT] Headline: Army Rank Assigned to the American Red Cross Workers, The Insignia to Be Worn and Restrictions to Be Placed Upon Them In this article we learn about the ranks and insignias that will be assigned to Red Cross personnel. Examples include a Red Cross Director who is the equivalent of a military Major and who will wear the Greek Cross in red enamel on cap, hat or helmet. Or a Red Cross Secretary - the equivalent of a Sergeant Major will wear the Greek Cross in red enamel on both sides of the collar of coat or shirt. The article also specifies: To avoid the presence in European theaters of war of persons who may not be acceptable to the authorities of any foreign Government or in whose loyalty there may not be placed undoubted confidence by the Government of the United States as well as of such Governments, the name, residence, and former employment of each member of the American National Red Cross below grade 7 - will be furnished to The Adjutant General of the Army for transmission to the Chief, War College Division of the General Staff Corps with, similar information furnished to the commanding general, United States forces in France.   And in a final story this week to - to clarify that members of the Red Cross are NOT US military personnel…   [SOUND EFFECT] Headline: RED CROSS T0 TREAT ENEMY WOUNDED AS KINDLY AS FRIENDS The story reads: Many questions have arisen as to the attitude of the American Red Cross toward Germans wounded on the battle field and also toward Americans of German origin affiliating themselves with Red Cross hospital units going abroad. To make clear the attitude of the Red Cross, Henry P. Davison, chairman of the war council, authorizes the following statement: “When war was declared between the United States and Germany the neutrality of the American Red Cross, of course, ended automatically. The American Red Cross can cooperate only behind the lines of the armies of the United States and its allies. But the Red Cross knows no such thing as the nationality of a wounded man. Any wounded enemy turned over to the care of the American Red Cross will receive as kindly treatment as any friend. The Red Cross will not only extend every aid and comfort to the armies of America and its allies, but it will assist in every possible way the sick, wounded, and afflicted among the civilian populations among our allied countries. This is in conformity with the practice of the Red Cross Society in every country.   And that is the update on the American Red Cross 100 years ago this week.   [SOUND EFFECT] still from the pages of the Official Bulletin comes a lead in to the next section of our program. Dateline: Saturday August 11, 1917 This simple one paragraph notice reads: The President yesterday afternoon formally announced the appointment of Herbert C. Hoover as Food Administrator for the United States. Herbert Hoover and US Food Admin http://today-in-wwi.tumblr.com/post/163628796233/herbert-hoover-to-head-us-food-administration Storyteller and the Historian Which is the perfect lead in to our intrepid duo - the storyteller and the historian - Richard Rubin and Jonathan Bratten. Today they’re going to explore the Administration and Herbert Hoover’s take over of food US production.   [RUN SEGMENT]   Thank you gentlemen! That was - the StoryTeller - Richard Rubin and The Historian - Jonathan Bratten The Storyteller and the Historian is now a full hour long monthly podcast. Look for them on iTunes and libsyn or follow the link in the podcast notes. Link: http://storytellerandhistorian.libsyn.com   [SOUND EFFECT] Great War Project Blog Next we are joined by Mike shuster, former NPR correspondent and curator for the Great War Project blog. Today Mike’s post looks at the murky origins of an iconic World War One symbol  - the doughboy! Welcome Mike   LINK:http://greatwarproject.org/2017/08/06/whence-the-name-doughboy/   Thank you Mike. That was Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blog. The Great War Channel For videos about WW1, we invite you to check out the Great War Channel on Youtube -  they offer great videos about great war from a more European perspective..   This week’s new episodes include: The Battle of Passchendaele and Mutiny in the German Navy Recap of our Trip to England The Baltic states in WW1 Follow the link in the podcast notes or search for “the great war” on youtube. Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar World War One NOW [SOUND TRANSITION] We have moved forward into the present with  WW1 Centennial News NOW  - News about the centennial and the commemoration. Commission News For this week’s  "Commission News" segment we decided to... flip a coin [coin roll sound effect] There is a US mint - World War I commemorative coin project that we want to tell you about. In 2014, the United States  Congress authorized the US Mint to develop and produce a World War One commemorative coin as a part of the Centennial Commemoration. It’s been fascinating to watch the process, because it takes a really long time! The project was authorized by congress in 2014. Then in 2016, the US mint held a design competition and collected ideas. This year in 2017,  we will be able to announce the final design and the availability of the coin which will be early in 2018. This US mint issued coin is an ideal collectible keepsake of the centennial for anyone who served, anyone who had a family member in WWI, certainly a “must have” for anyone who has been involved in this centennial commemoration - and of course anyone who listens to this podcast!!!! -   or anyone,  who wants to honor and remember those men and women who gave so much for our freedom 100 years ago. There are other WWI commemorative coins out there, like the beautiful Pritzker Military Museum and Library commemorative coin, our own remembrance coin in our official merchandise shop and others.. But the official US Mint commemorative coin is a genuine numismatic collectible and most important - the proceeds go directly toward the building America’s WWI Memorial in Washington DC…. Think of it as the OFFICIAL “official” US keepsakes for the centennial of the war that changed the world! Speaking WW1 Today - we’d like to introduce a new segment called “Speaking World War 1 - Where we  explore today’s words & phrases that are rooted in Then. Today’s  word  is “slacker”, common today to describe a lazy, unmotivated, flakey individual. It first started being used in during the World War 1 era to describe someone who was not participating in the war effort, especially someone who avoided military service. Essentially - a slacker was a draft dodger. Citizens would even organize coordinated attempts to track down these evaders, an event called a “slacker raid”. A San Francisco Chronicle headline on September 7, 1918, read: "Slacker is Doused in Barrel of Paint" Learn more about the term by following the links in the podcast notes link:http://www.trademarkandcopyrightlawblog.com/2014/06/when-slacker-was-a-dirty-word-defamation-and-draft-dodging-during-world-war-i/ https://www.nypl.org/blog/2014/10/07/spies-among-us-wwi-apl Activities and Events [SOUND EFFECT] Portland Maine   In Activities and Events we are going to profile 2 events -  selected from the U.S. National WW1 Centennial Events Register at WW1CC.org/events where we are compiling and recording WW1 Commemoration events from around the country- not just from major metros and museums but also local events from the heart of the country- showing how the WW1 Centennial Commemoration is playing out all over.. Our local event from Portland Maine is at the Osher Map Library. They have an exhibit on view through October 2017 called “To Conquer or Submit? America Views the Great War”. The exhibit explores the world of propagandistic maps and printed images that Americans relied on to understand World War I. The display goes beyond the propaganda posters to include a range of informative  propaganda, maps, and atlases. The show was curated  from the collections of the Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education. The link in the podcast notes leads to more information about this great local event. link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/component/jevents/eventdetail/32936/to-conquer-or-submit-america-views-the-great-war.html?Itemid=1090&filter_reset=1 http://www.oshermaps.org/exhibitions/great-war   Los Angeles For our major metro event, we want to profile a recent lecture at the Hollywood American Legion, Post 43 in Los Angeles, California. R.G. Head, a decorated War hero, aviator, scholar, author and public speaker, shared the story of one of World War I’s most Important Aviators: German aviator Oswald Boelcke. read more about event and RG Head by following the links in the podcast notes.   link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/commemorate/event-map-system/eventdetail/47009/the-great-war-in-the-sky-oswald-boelcke-air-combat.html http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/1181-timeline-of-wwi-aviation-history-demo.htm#about-rg-head-curator https://www.facebook.com/rg.head/   RG is also the curator of our own Great War In The Sky timeline and will be joining us here on WW1 Centennial News next week for an update retrospection of the War in The Sky over the past 6 months.   If you are involved with any WW1 centennial events, you are invited to submit them to the National WW1 Centennial Events Register. This not only promotes them to the WW1 community of interest, but also puts them into the permanent national US archival record of the centennial. Go to ww1cc.org/events. Click the big red button and fill out the form. link:http://ww1cc.org/events 100 Cities/100 Memorials [SOUND EFFECT] Neil Urban  - Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A. Monument in Arizona’s Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza Every week we are going to profile one of the many amazing projects that are participating in our 100 Cities / 100 Memorials national matching grant challenge. Last week we profiled Mobile, Alabama.. This week we are heading to Phoenix, Arizona to the Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A. Monument in Arizona’s Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza. This specific project is unique in program in that the memorial is in the states capital plaza where they have their Capital Museum, their State Library, a whole veteran’s plaza - and the project is being supported by a state department.   To tell us about it, we’re joined by Neil Urban, Capital Planner for the Arizona Department of Administration. Welcome Neil! [exchange greetings] [Neil - So Niel - you work for the State of Arizona - tell us a little bit about what you do and how you became involved with this memorial restoration?] [Neil - in reading a lot of the grant applications - one thing has popped out for me and that is that for each one of these memorial restoration projects  - someone’s personal passion is a key driving force. Is this more than just another job assignment for you?] [in reading through your grant application, it almost seems like the 100 Cities / 100 Memorials initiative combined AND your passion seem to have triggered a state-wide review of your WW1 memorials. Is that true?]   That was Neil Urban on the Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A. Monument in Phoenix Arizona.   We will continue to profile the submitting teams and their projects on the show over the coming months. Learn more about the 100 Cities / 100 Memorials program at ww1cc.org/100memorials or follow the link in the podcast notes. Link: www.ww1cc.org/100memorials Spotlight in the Media Interview with Catriona Oliphant and Professor Sir Hew Strachan on “Enter The Peace Broker” by Martyn Wade This week we are combining our Spotlight in the Media and International report segments by introducing you to a new WWI radio docudrama from the UK. The headline in the UK Daily Mail article reads: America's forgotten heroes: 100 years ago, the U.S. finally agreed to send soldiers to join the Allies in the trenches and help turn the course of WWI. So why, asks a top historian, is their awesome bravery barely remembered today? [CLIP] “Enter The Peace Broker” by Martyn Wade, was produced by ChromeRadio as a new five part podcast docudrama that uses first-hand accounts — diaries, correspondence and contemporary coverage — to highlight the events leading up to America’s entry into World War I. With us today are Noted WWI historian Sir Hew Strachan (STRAWN) Professor of International Relations at the University of St Andrews and a member of the UK’s National Committee for the Centenary of the First World War, And Catriona Oliphant (KATRINA)  founding director of ChromeRadio, an independent audio production company. Welcome to the both of you. [exchange greetings] [Catriona - Let me start with you… how did this project come about? Sir Hew - you are considered by many as the leading WWI historian - how did you get involved in the project?] [To both of you - as a listener to the series - what should I expect my experience to be?] That was Catriona Oliphant and Sir Hew Strachan about the new podcast Docudrama: Enter The Peace Broker.   To listen to all the episodes of the Enter the Peace Broker, visit audioboom.com and search for ‘Enter The Peace Broker’. It’s also available on iTunes and other major podcast platforms. Sir Hew’s recent Radio 3 Essay series, The Long Road To Peace, can be heard at bbc.co.uk/radio (search for ‘The Long Road To Peace’). We have links for you in the podcast notes. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4471352/America-s-forgotten-heroes-World-War.html#ixzz4pGldLi4J   link:http://www.chromemedia.co.uk/when-the-peace-broker-went-to-war/ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4471352/America-s-forgotten-heroes-World-War.html https://audioboom.com/playlists/4606055-enter-the-peace-broker-by-martyn-wade-episodes-1-5 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08kyp1r Articles and Posts It is time for our Articles and Posts segment - where we explore the World War One Centennial Commission’s rapidly growing website at ww1cc.org - In the Official Bulletin this week 100 years ago, an article on August 9th reads “Mobilization of men for new national army to begin September 1st”. The great trans-continental shuffling of soldiers to training camps has begun. The centennial of this massive mobilization is being commemorated now. Three articles on the Commission website came out this week all profiling different aspects of this milestone moment. “The National Guard's defining role in WWI” We will start with the overview article: “The National Guard's defining role in WWI”  This is a great crash course about the National Guard mobilization and their transformation from traditionally local militias into a cohesive national military force as it gets drafted into the US Army on August 5th, 1917. “Honoring World War I's finest: The Rainbow Division” “Honoring World War I's finest: The Rainbow Division” outlines a commemoration and rededication to take place on August 12, 2017 marking the 100th anniversary of the activation of the 42nd New York division. It is called the rainbow division because the 42nd was created from National Guard units from 26 different states and the District of Columbia. A young Douglas MacArthur, who continued to play a major military role through the second world war -  was the 42nd Division’s Chief of Staff and said that this diverse unit would "Stretch over the whole country like a rainbow." “Remembering the Rainbow Division” Another article “Remembering the Rainbow Division” is even more local. It is a personal tribute. On August 28 in Montgomery, Alabama, a Korean War veteran and Silver Star recipient will honor his father and the many others who served in the 4th Alabama National Guard, which became part of the the 42nd Rainbow Division after they were federalized. Rod Frazer, author and historian, will officially unveil and dedicate a bronze monument marking exactly 100 years since 3,677 Alabama Guardsmen, including his father, William Frazer, hopped onto one of eight trains from Union Station to fight in the war that changed the world. Read any of these articles by following the links in the podcast notes. Link: www.ww1cc.org/news http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2975-remembering-the-rainbow-division.html http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2976-honoring-world-war-i-s-finest-the-rainbow-division.html http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2985-the-defining-role-of-the-national-guard-in-wwi.html When knitting was a patriotic duty In episode #26 we mentioned knitting used for covert communications in WW1 and WW2. This week’s article “The wool brigades of World War 1: When knitting was a patriotic duty” discusses knitting’s more traditional use during the conflict. Even before America even joined the war, organizations such as the American Red Cross and the American Fund for the French Wounded issued pleas for warm clothing for soldiers—or, as a Navy League poster put it, to “Knit a Bit.” After April 1917, the Red Cross, and the Comforts Committee worked together to mobilize the general public to the war effort, with a goal for 1.5 million knitted garments for our boys!   Read more about it at ww1cc.org/news or follow the links in the notes: link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2978-the-wool-brigades-of-world-war-i-when-knitting-was-a-patriotic-duty.html The Buzz - WW1 in Social Media Posts That brings us to the buzz - the centennial of WW1 this week in social media with Katherine Akey - Katherine - what do you have for us this week? Bomb Disposal Belgian bomb disposal teams are still cleaning up after the fighting in WW1   link:https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews/videos/10154961507282217/?hc_ref=ARTOO5iXc9qA-sqTyhiNSDcNjzNtdeMfg5l-9wKoRMTBO7P4tYomXT2kiCR6k9BJcPU   Purple Heart Day August 7th is #purpleheartday link:http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/08/07/national-purple-heart-day/amp/ https://www.facebook.com/ABCNews/videos/10156152540513812/?hc_ref=ARTTvduTYm9O7ZaDCEyqAn7mjs4kJcQvihSyqEpj62_E8wT9uKTPqg8YlqpWIr3QvRg https://www.facebook.com/armyhistory/videos/10155143227978558/?hc_ref=ARTR4Gc5rGg0AQr4FMC9ibkJWZ1rCSJqag3Ravm9FlHI16ucwIJms83eB7xXihP1SmI https://www.facebook.com/Purple-Hearts-Reunited-INC-252965351489307/?hc_ref=ARQk_HPO5w99JMVueinciWyqTGtmRwCzOt7IyvM4OcemjqBsGt_4zd26-k51l5mIFy4 https://www.facebook.com/DeptofDefense/videos/10155662036515719/?hc_ref=ARQdr2QbknqD2afiqTOVBLmDxc3Ml2plVG5MHzoCMqRQ9m4ktc8hHNjIrnxM11CN-rg Thank you Katherine. Closing [SOUND EFFECT] And that is WW1 Centennial News for this week. Thank you for listening! We want to thank our guests: Richard Rubin and Jonathan Bratten and their StoryTeller and the Historian segment on the Food Administration Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blog and his post about the origins of the Doughboy, Neil Urban for our profile on the Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A. Monument in Phoenix, Arizona Catriona Oliphant and Professor Sir Hew Strachan sharing their docudrama Enter the Peace Broker Katherine Akey the Commission’s social media director and also the line producer for the show. And I am Theo Mayer - your host.   The US World War One Centennial Commission was created by Congress to honor, commemorate and educate about WW1. Our programs are to-- inspire a national conversation and awareness about WW1; This program is a part of that…. We are bringing the lessons of the 100 years ago into today's classrooms; We are helping to restore WW1 memorials in communities of all sizes across our country; and of course we are building America’s National WW1 Memorial in Washington DC. If you like the work we are doing, please support it with a tax deductible donation at ww1cc.org/donate - all lower case Or if you are on your smart phone text  the word: WW1 to 41444. that's the letters ww the number 1 texted to 41444. Any amount is appreciated.   We want to thank commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library for their support. The podcast can be found on our website at ww1cc.org/cn   on  iTunes and google play ww1 Centennial News. Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thanks for joining us. And don’t forget to share the stories you are hearing here with someone about the war that changed the world! [music] So long!  

Marching Podcast #1   Welcome back to rememberinghistory.com where we are remembering history and we’re making it every day! March is the month in which we focus on—surprise!—marching! Marching is one of the most common and I would say most effective ways to protest. And Americans have been protest marching since the country was founded.     Americans have marched for many reasons. American marched to protest the Stamp Tax—actually that march took place even before the United States officially existed. Americans have marched to protest wars like the War of 1812 and the Vietnam War. We have marched to protest racial inequality. We have marched to ensure the right to vote for women and people of color. We have marched to bring attention to and protest against police violence and gun “carry” laws. Americans have marched to show unity and solidarity with immigrants, refugees and other vulnerable and disenfranchised groups. Americans have been marching for almost 250 years and there is no reason to think that we will ever stop marching. In fact, I hope that we don’t stop marching because it is the hallmark of a democracy that people can “speak out” against their government’s action.   Of course, Americans aren’t the only people who march. I’m reminded of Gandhi marching against British rule in India. I’m also reminded of Black South Africans who marched against the violent and racist regime of apartheid. I can’t forget the suffragettes in England who marched to demand the vote for women AND for other social and economic rights for women. And, on a smaller but still important scale, I remember the students at Oxford in 1973 were marching and chanting: “What do we want? A student union! When do we want it? Now! What are we wearing? Dirty jerseys!” This was a major act of civil disobedience by Oxford students in violation of a strict and centuries-long dress code. And yes they DID get their student union. And India got independence from Britain. And apartheid was ended in South Africa. And English women got the right to vote. Marching works!       Yes, marching is a worldwide phenomenon to demand, to oppose, to protest and to bring attention to a problem and evoke emotion in people. Marching is effective. Marching is powerful. Marching makes history. So, this month (March), rememberinghistory.com salutes all of those brave, strong and committed people who get out and march. And just as people need marches, marches need people. And the people who brave the elements, the security forces, the wrath and power of the government, and the criticism of friends and family members to get out and march deserve our respect and our gratitude. So, this episode is dedicated to marchers and marches around the world.   In this first show about marching, we will look at some marches from the past. Some of the marches are VERY famous and iconic. Others are not-so-famous or widely-known. However, the common thing about all of these marches is that they were very effective in what they were trying to achieve. That takes us directly to our second podcast show this month which will discuss how to conduct a march effectively and how to participate in a march safely. Marches are often started by ordinary citizens just like you—individuals who CARE about an issue and want other people and their government to know about it and DO something about it. These were people who cared enough to get involved. And they made history. You can also make history and the next podcast show can help to you organize a march or participate in one.   One last bit of housekeeping then we’ll get straight to learning about marches in history:   First, if you enjoy this show, you can get more information at the Wiki history podcast page on Facebook. You will find pictures, short videos and a community of history lovers. There is also a place for comments, which I hope that you will leave for me because I really appreciate them and I do respond. Also, if you enjoy this show, please let others know about it. They might like it and find it inspirational too. We can all remember history AND we can all make history!             Finally, I just want to remind you that in 2017, the Wiki History podcast show is dedicated to the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington DC. Museums are a great way to bring history to life and to keep it alive for future generations. Wiki History is honored to be a part of this important process. For every person that listens to this podcast show, rememberinghistory.com will donate $1 to the National Museum of African American History & Culture. I also donate personally and I hope that you will too.   That’s enough for now. Let’s get started with this great and groundbreaking Wiki history podcast show. Today’s show is called “marches that made history.”   When I was remembering or reading about important marches, I found myself torn between marches that were huge—100,000 people or more—and marches that were relatively small—some were less than 50 people. We will discuss a march that had only ONE person. Which marches had the most impact? Which marches got media attention? Which marches changed laws and society? Which marches are still remembered?   What I discovered was nothing short of remarkable. Size didn’t matter! The number of people participating in the march was not as important as the organization, focus and determination of the marchers. Of course, participation is important—I really want to stress that—but I want to stress even more that the determination of the marchers was more important than any other factor. Their determination to affect change, to persist in the face of adversity, to be united in their cause, and to be committed to this form of nonviolent protest. With that said, let’s begin our journey down the memory lane of marching!   We will open with a small march that left a mark on the city of Oakland and perhaps beyond: The Twelve-Man March   This march was organized to bring awareness to the reality and the dangers of racial profiling. This was a great march: here’s what they did:  On July 19, 2013, twelve African American men marched to Oakland’s city hall.  All the men wore business attire: suit, tie, dress shoes, etc. All the African American men presented as businessmen.  They peacefully marched to city hall holding signs condemning racial profiling and the negative portrayal of African American men in the media.     In speeches at Oakland’s famous Ogawa Hall, the protesters cited the killing of Trayvon Martin in Florida and Alan Blueford in Oakland. Both were African American, young, and unarmed when they were killed. Alan Blueford killed by law enforcement. Trayvon Martin by a self-proclaimed neighborhood watch officer.  No one was convicted in either killing.  Racial profiling was the cause that identified (incorrectly and unjustly) these young men as dangerous criminals. Racial profiling had also been involved in other kinds of harassment of African Americans by law enforcement officers.   This was a small, but powerful and focused march that that brought awareness to racial profiling and presented a powerful vision of African American men that is rarely shown to the public.   Let’s jump back in time for a moment—and for some of the most famous marches. We’re going to the 1960s. This was a huge decade of social change and it witnessed LOTS of marches.   Of course, there was the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom held on August 28, 1963. Did you know that was the FULL name of the march? The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his iconic “I have a dream speech.” There were an estimated 250,000 people in attendance—people of all races, ethnicities, genders and religious backgrounds. The focus of the march was to encourage President Kennedy to sign a civil rights bill that prohibited discrimination in employment, housing, education and the use of public facilities.   Also in the 1960s, staying with the same theme were the Selma to Montgomery marches. These were a series of three marches to demand the passage of a voting rights act. The marchers walked along Route 80 from Selma, Alabama to the capitol in Montgomery. On March 7, 1965, as the marchers peacefully crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge, state troopers and county possemen attacked the unarmed marchers with billy clubs and tear gas after they passed over the county line. It was a violent and aggressive act by law enforcement that was witnessed by the entire country and even internationally. This event became known as Bloody Sunday.         The second march took place March 9. Troopers, police, and marchers confronted each other at the county end of the bridge, but when the troopers stepped aside to let them pass, King led the marchers back to the church. The third march started March 21. Protected by 1,900 members of the Alabama National Guard under federal command by President Johnson, and many FBI agents and Federal Marshals, the marchers averaged 10 miles (16 km) a day along the highway. The marchers arrived in Montgomery on March 24 and at the Alabama State Capitol on March 25.[11] With thousands having joined the campaign, 25,000 people entered the capital city that day in support of voting rights. The route is memorialized as the "Selma To Montgomery Voting Rights Trail," and is designated as a U.S. National Historic Trail. The Voting Rights Act was passed in that same year.   Another march that turned violent was an Anti-Vietnam War march, held on November 15, 1969. More than a half-million people marched on Washington, DC to protest the US sending troops to fight in Vietnam. This was just one of many marches opposing the Vietnam War—some were peaceful, some were not. But they all were impassioned and determined. (Just a separate note here: some people claimed that the Vietnam War was one of the first wars to ignite public protest and marches. Not true. The first major movement against an American war was to protest the War of 1812. These marches often did become violent, threatening President Madison and members of Congress.)   Leaving the 1960s, the Reagan presidency (1981 to 1989) ignited another wave of marches and protests.   One of the largest and most memorable (for its uniqueness) was the Solidarity Day march. Do you remember that march? I do even though I was a teenager at the time! On September 19, 1981, more than 260,000 people marched in Washington DC in support of the air traffic controllers. President Reagan had just summarily fired 12,000 air traffic controllers who had gone on strike for better wages and safer working conditions (for instance, to limit their working hours). But the larger goal of the march was to protest Reagan’s budget cuts and tax policies. Labor unions—particularly the AFL-CIO—and civil rights organizations met at the Washington Monument to show solidarity against the president’s policies.   The next year, 1982, witnessed one of the biggest marches in US history against the building and proliferation of nuclear weapons. Held on June 12, 1982, more than a million people marched in New York City to protest President Reagan’s proposed budget that expanded the military budget to allow for the research and building of nuclear weapons—while cutting the budgets for health care and education. These marches remained peaceful—by both marchers and law enforcement—but tensions and passions ran very high during these events.   And who could ever forget the National March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian rights? Held on October 11, 1987—still during Reagan’s presidency—the “Great March” as it was dubbed was attended by 200,000 people—of all orientations—demanding federal money for AIDS research and treatment and an end to discrimination against homosexuals. This march was held during the “AIDS epidemic” which was disproportionately affecting the gay and lesbian communities but the federal government had not responded with federal funds or legislation to protect this segment of American society.   The next major march on this issue was the March on Washington for LGBT rights and LIBERATION. Held on April 25, 1993 (just 6 years after the previous march on Washington for Gay and Lesbian rights), an estimated million people marched to demand a civil rights bill against discrimination, to demand more funding for AIDS research and for reproductive rights.   Two years later, Washington DC experienced its next million-person march called the Million Man march. Held on October 16, 1995, more than a million people marched in Washington DC. This march had a different goal than the others—it was not primarily making demands on the government (for legislation for example) or telling the government to stop something (like the Vietnam War or funding nuclear weapons). The million-man march—more accurately could be called the million black man march. It focused on bringing solidarity and unity to the African American community. It was a serious march and also a fun and festive black family day of picnics, music and fun.       The new millennium witnessed a new kind of marching. Single city marches expanded into multi-city, even multi-national marches--all coordinated on a single day or weekend. In other words: marching went global!   The invention of the Internet/World Wide Web and later social media helped to expand the reach and inclusion and coordination of marchers and protesters focused on a single goal.   One of the biggest of these modern marches was the march against the Iraq war. This march was held on February 15 and 16 in 2003 and occurred in cities across the United States (including New York, Seattle and Los Angeles). More than 10 million people attended. This march is known as the largest march in world history and it demanded that President Bush stop the invasion of Iraq.   Another large, multi-city march was held the following year on April 25, 2004 in cities across the United States. It was the march for women’s lives and was the largest pro-choice march ever held in the United States--attended by 1.5 million people both women AND men.   Wow, so the marches got larger but more focused. More diverse, inclusive and sophisticated. This is activism at its finest and these marches all made a difference. And the marchers made history.   While the early marches (like the Vietnam War marches) might seem like they were unsophisticated and simple, that is simply untrue. People were focused and passionate. They coordinated their efforts and took to the streets—sometimes facing the wrath of law enforcement. The people on that fateful bridge in Selma* had very little protection from law enforcement or recourse for the violence taken by the police or military. These marchers put their lives on the line. (And lest one thinks that this cannot happen today, just look at the DAPL marchers* in North Dakota, facing private military forces and being deprived of basic necessities in their protest march for clean water and respect for their sacred lands.)           Without the Internet and social media back in the 1960s, people relied on phones, meetings and word of mouth. I remember in college that I would see posters that advertised marches about issues like the environment, rights of minority groups and health care. Marching has definitely evolved over the decades (actually centuries!) but they continue to be an essential tool to let our government know what we think and to make demands for our rights.   And marching continues to bring us together as a people. Think of January 21, 2017. The Women’s march following the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th U.S. president took place in numerous cities and countries (including my resident city of Brussels, Belgium). And it brought us all together to remember that we are “ONE” people and that we must support each other during bad times and good. It was one of the most unifying events that I have ever witnessed, seeing women AND men and everyone else standing together as one. It reminded of that saying, “A people united can never be defeated.”   I want to conclude this Wiki history podcast show by discussing one more march. It is a notable march though you probably won’t read about it in many history books. It is not notable because it involved thousands of people because it didn’t. It is not important because it involved multiple cities or countries. It isn’t notable because so many famous people participated in it. But it IS important and it IS notable. This march definitely made history.   This march involved one man with an important cause. His name was William Lewis Moore. Moore was a white man, a former graduate student at Johns Hopkins and postal worker who became an activist supporting rights for mentally ill persons and later supporting civil rights for African Americans. (In fact, he became a member of CORE—the Congress of Racial Equality). William Moore participated in a series of one-man marches in support of civil rights. On his first march he walked to Annapolis, Maryland, the state capital. On his second march he walked to the White House. His third march started in Chattanooga, Tennessee and was headed to the state capitol in Jackson, Mississippi. He was carrying a letter that he planned to hand-deliver to Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett urging racial equality and an end to segregation. During his march, he wore a sandwich board sign that said “Equal rights for all and Mississippi or bust!” Moore said: "I intend to walk right up to the governor's mansion in Mississippi and ring his doorbell. Then I'll hand him my letter." ***** Unfortunately, on April 21, 1963, 70 miles into his march to Mississippi, Moore was found dead by the roadside, having been shot twice in the head at close range. No one was ever convicted of his murder. In his bag, he had the letter that he had planned to deliver. In part, it said, "the white man cannot be truly free himself until all men have their rights." He asked Governor Barnett to "Be gracious and give more than is immediately demanded of you...." Moore was 36 years old at the time of his murder. You can find additional information about William Moore, including pictures, on the Wiki History podcast page on Facebook.   This might be a downer to end with but I do want it to have an impact. This was a march by one brave man who stood for racial equality and wanted to take his views directly to the governor of Alabama. That took courage! He deserves to be remembered for his bravery and activism. That’s what rememberinghistory.com is all about!   So, that’s all for today’s podcast show. Marches are great! I hope that this trip down the memory lane of marches and marching has left you feeling as inspired as I am. From the biggest multi-city, multi-national marches to the 12-man march in Oakland and William Moore’s one-man march in Alabama, individuals can have an impact and make a difference. And marching is one way to make a difference AND make history.   In the next podcast show, you will learn HOW to march and the elements of an effective protest march. Learning history IS important but MAKING history is essential. And you’re gonna learn how to do JUST that in the next show. Remember to go to the Wiki History Podcast page for more information about great marches and great marchERS. And that for everyone who listens to these great and groundbreaking podcast show, rememberinghistory.com will make a contribution to the National Museum of African American History & Culture.   And let’s all remember the words of William Moore, "Be gracious and give more than is immediately demanded of you."   See you next time at rememberinghistory.com where we are remembering history AND we’re making it. Every day. Bye for now.  

Great American Marches in History   Welcome back to rememberinghistory.com where we are remembering history and we’re making it every day! March is the month in which we focus on—surprise!—marching! Marching is one of the most common and I would say most effective ways to protest. And Americans have been protest marching since the country was founded.     Americans have marched for many reasons. American marched to protest the Stamp Tax—actually that march took place even before the United States officially existed. Americans have marched to protest wars like the War of 1812 and the Vietnam War. We have marched to protest racial inequality. We have marched to ensure the right to vote for women and people of color. We have marched to bring attention to and protest against police violence and gun “carry” laws. Americans have marched to show unity and solidarity with immigrants, refugees and other vulnerable and disenfranchised groups. Americans have been marching for almost 250 years and there is no reason to think that we will ever stop marching. In fact, I hope that we don’t stop marching because it is the hallmark of a democracy that people can “speak out” against their government’s action.   Of course, Americans aren’t the only people who march. I’m reminded of Gandhi marching against British rule in India. I’m also reminded of Black South Africans who marched against the violent and racist regime of apartheid. I can’t forget the suffragettes in England who marched to demand the vote for women AND for other social and economic rights for women. And, on a smaller but still important scale, I remember the students at Oxford in 1973 were marching and chanting: “What do we want? A student union! When do we want it? Now! What are we wearing? Dirty jerseys!” This was a major act of civil disobedience by Oxford students in violation of a strict and centuries-long dress code. And yes they DID get their student union. And India got independence from Britain. And apartheid was ended in South Africa. And English women got the right to vote. Marching works!       Yes, marching is a worldwide phenomenon to demand, to oppose, to protest and to bring attention to a problem and evoke emotion in people. Marching is effective. Marching is powerful. Marching makes history. So, this month (March), rememberinghistory.com salutes all of those brave, strong and committed people who get out and march. And just as people need marches, marches need people. And the people who brave the elements, the security forces, the wrath and power of the government, and the criticism of friends and family members to get out and march deserve our respect and our gratitude. So, this episode is dedicated to marchers and marches around the world.   In this first show about marching, we will look at some marches from the past. Some of the marches are VERY famous and iconic. Others are not-so-famous or widely-known. However, the common thing about all of these marches is that they were very effective in what they were trying to achieve. That takes us directly to our second podcast show this month which will discuss how to conduct a march effectively and how to participate in a march safely. Marches are often started by ordinary citizens just like you—individuals who CARE about an issue and want other people and their government to know about it and DO something about it. These were people who cared enough to get involved. And they made history. You can also make history and the next podcast show can help to you organize a march or participate in one.   One last bit of housekeeping then we’ll get straight to learning about marches in history:   First, if you enjoy this show, you can get more information at the Wiki history podcast page on Facebook. You will find pictures, short videos and a community of history lovers. There is also a place for comments, which I hope that you will leave for me because I really appreciate them and I do respond. Also, if you enjoy this show, please let others know about it. They might like it and find it inspirational too. We can all remember history AND we can all make history!             Finally, I just want to remind you that in 2017, the Wiki History podcast show is dedicated to the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington DC. Museums are a great way to bring history to life and to keep it alive for future generations. Wiki History is honored to be a part of this important process. For every person that listens to this podcast show, rememberinghistory.com will donate $1 to the National Museum of African American History & Culture. I also donate personally and I hope that you will too.   That’s enough for now. Let’s get started with this great and groundbreaking Wiki history podcast show. Today’s show is called “marches that made history.”   When I was remembering or reading about important marches, I found myself torn between marches that were huge—100,000 people or more—and marches that were relatively small—some were less than 50 people. We will discuss a march that had only ONE person. Which marches had the most impact? Which marches got media attention? Which marches changed laws and society? Which marches are still remembered?   What I discovered was nothing short of remarkable. Size didn’t matter! The number of people participating in the march was not as important as the organization, focus and determination of the marchers. Of course, participation is important—I really want to stress that—but I want to stress even more that the determination of the marchers was more important than any other factor. Their determination to affect change, to persist in the face of adversity, to be united in their cause, and to be committed to this form of nonviolent protest. With that said, let’s begin our journey down the memory lane of marching!   We will open with a small march that left a mark on the city of Oakland and perhaps beyond: The Twelve-Man March   This march was organized to bring awareness to the reality and the dangers of racial profiling. This was a great march: here’s what they did:  On July 19, 2013, twelve African American men marched to Oakland’s city hall.  All the men wore business attire: suit, tie, dress shoes, etc. All the African American men presented as businessmen.  They peacefully marched to city hall holding signs condemning racial profiling and the negative portrayal of African American men in the media.     In speeches at Oakland’s famous Ogawa Hall, the protesters cited the killing of Trayvon Martin in Florida and Alan Blueford in Oakland. Both were African American, young, and unarmed when they were killed. Alan Blueford killed by law enforcement. Trayvon Martin by a self-proclaimed neighborhood watch officer.  No one was convicted in either killing.  Racial profiling was the cause that identified (incorrectly and unjustly) these young men as dangerous criminals. Racial profiling had also been involved in other kinds of harassment of African Americans by law enforcement officers.   This was a small, but powerful and focused march that that brought awareness to racial profiling and presented a powerful vision of African American men that is rarely shown to the public.   Let’s jump back in time for a moment—and for some of the most famous marches. We’re going to the 1960s. This was a huge decade of social change and it witnessed LOTS of marches.   Of course, there was the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom held on August 28, 1963. Did you know that was the FULL name of the march? The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his iconic “I have a dream speech.” There were an estimated 250,000 people in attendance—people of all races, ethnicities, genders and religious backgrounds. The focus of the march was to encourage President Kennedy to sign a civil rights bill that prohibited discrimination in employment, housing, education and the use of public facilities.   Also in the 1960s, staying with the same theme were the Selma to Montgomery marches. These were a series of three marches to demand the passage of a voting rights act. The marchers walked along Route 80 from Selma, Alabama to the capitol in Montgomery. On March 7, 1965, as the marchers peacefully crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge, state troopers and county possemen attacked the unarmed marchers with billy clubs and tear gas after they passed over the county line. It was a violent and aggressive act by law enforcement that was witnessed by the entire country and even internationally. This event became known as Bloody Sunday.         The second march took place March 9. Troopers, police, and marchers confronted each other at the county end of the bridge, but when the troopers stepped aside to let them pass, King led the marchers back to the church. The third march started March 21. Protected by 1,900 members of the Alabama National Guard under federal command by President Johnson, and many FBI agents and Federal Marshals, the marchers averaged 10 miles (16 km) a day along the highway. The marchers arrived in Montgomery on March 24 and at the Alabama State Capitol on March 25.[11] With thousands having joined the campaign, 25,000 people entered the capital city that day in support of voting rights. The route is memorialized as the "Selma To Montgomery Voting Rights Trail," and is designated as a U.S. National Historic Trail. The Voting Rights Act was passed in that same year.   Another march that turned violent was an Anti-Vietnam War march, held on November 15, 1969. More than a half-million people marched on Washington, DC to protest the US sending troops to fight in Vietnam. This was just one of many marches opposing the Vietnam War—some were peaceful, some were not. But they all were impassioned and determined. (Just a separate note here: some people claimed that the Vietnam War was one of the first wars to ignite public protest and marches. Not true. The first major movement against an American war was to protest the War of 1812. These marches often did become violent, threatening President Madison and members of Congress.)   Leaving the 1960s, the Reagan presidency (1981 to 1989) ignited another wave of marches and protests.   One of the largest and most memorable (for its uniqueness) was the Solidarity Day march. Do you remember that march? I do even though I was a teenager at the time! On September 19, 1981, more than 260,000 people marched in Washington DC in support of the air traffic controllers. President Reagan had just summarily fired 12,000 air traffic controllers who had gone on strike for better wages and safer working conditions (for instance, to limit their working hours). But the larger goal of the march was to protest Reagan’s budget cuts and tax policies. Labor unions—particularly the AFL-CIO—and civil rights organizations met at the Washington Monument to show solidarity against the president’s policies.   The next year, 1982, witnessed one of the biggest marches in US history against the building and proliferation of nuclear weapons. Held on June 12, 1982, more than a million people marched in New York City to protest President Reagan’s proposed budget that expanded the military budget to allow for the research and building of nuclear weapons—while cutting the budgets for health care and education. These marches remained peaceful—by both marchers and law enforcement—but tensions and passions ran very high during these events.   And who could ever forget the National March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian rights? Held on October 11, 1987—still during Reagan’s presidency—the “Great March” as it was dubbed was attended by 200,000 people—of all orientations—demanding federal money for AIDS research and treatment and an end to discrimination against homosexuals. This march was held during the “AIDS epidemic” which was disproportionately affecting the gay and lesbian communities but the federal government had not responded with federal funds or legislation to protect this segment of American society.   The next major march on this issue was the March on Washington for LGBT rights and LIBERATION. Held on April 25, 1993 (just 6 years after the previous march on Washington for Gay and Lesbian rights), an estimated million people marched to demand a civil rights bill against discrimination, to demand more funding for AIDS research and for reproductive rights.   Two years later, Washington DC experienced its next million-person march called the Million Man march. Held on October 16, 1995, more than a million people marched in Washington DC. This march had a different goal than the others—it was not primarily making demands on the government (for legislation for example) or telling the government to stop something (like the Vietnam War or funding nuclear weapons). The million-man march—more accurately could be called the million black man march. It focused on bringing solidarity and unity to the African American community. It was a serious march and also a fun and festive black family day of picnics, music and fun.       The new millennium witnessed a new kind of marching. Single city marches expanded into multi-city, even multi-national marches--all coordinated on a single day or weekend. In other words: marching went global!   The invention of the Internet/World Wide Web and later social media helped to expand the reach and inclusion and coordination of marchers and protesters focused on a single goal.   One of the biggest of these modern marches was the march against the Iraq war. This march was held on February 15 and 16 in 2003 and occurred in cities across the United States (including New York, Seattle and Los Angeles). More than 10 million people attended. This march is known as the largest march in world history and it demanded that President Bush stop the invasion of Iraq.   Another large, multi-city march was held the following year on April 25, 2004 in cities across the United States. It was the march for women’s lives and was the largest pro-choice march ever held in the United States--attended by 1.5 million people both women AND men.   Wow, so the marches got larger but more focused. More diverse, inclusive and sophisticated. This is activism at its finest and these marches all made a difference. And the marchers made history.   While the early marches (like the Vietnam War marches) might seem like they were unsophisticated and simple, that is simply untrue. People were focused and passionate. They coordinated their efforts and took to the streets—sometimes facing the wrath of law enforcement. The people on that fateful bridge in Selma* had very little protection from law enforcement or recourse for the violence taken by the police or military. These marchers put their lives on the line. (And lest one thinks that this cannot happen today, just look at the DAPL marchers* in North Dakota, facing private military forces and being deprived of basic necessities in their protest march for clean water and respect for their sacred lands.)           Without the Internet and social media back in the 1960s, people relied on phones, meetings and word of mouth. I remember in college that I would see posters that advertised marches about issues like the environment, rights of minority groups and health care. Marching has definitely evolved over the decades (actually centuries!) but they continue to be an essential tool to let our government know what we think and to make demands for our rights.   And marching continues to bring us together as a people. Think of January 21, 2017. The Women’s march following the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th U.S. president took place in numerous cities and countries (including my resident city of Brussels, Belgium). And it brought us all together to remember that we are “ONE” people and that we must support each other during bad times and good. It was one of the most unifying events that I have ever witnessed, seeing women AND men and everyone else standing together as one. It reminded of that saying, “A people united can never be defeated.”   I want to conclude this Wiki history podcast show by discussing one more march. It is a notable march though you probably won’t read about it in many history books. It is not notable because it involved thousands of people because it didn’t. It is not important because it involved multiple cities or countries. It isn’t notable because so many famous people participated in it. But it IS important and it IS notable. This march definitely made history.   This march involved one man with an important cause. His name was William Lewis Moore. Moore was a white man, a former graduate student at Johns Hopkins and postal worker who became an activist supporting rights for mentally ill persons and later supporting civil rights for African Americans. (In fact, he became a member of CORE—the Congress of Racial Equality). William Moore participated in a series of one-man marches in support of civil rights. On his first march he walked to Annapolis, Maryland, the state capital. On his second march he walked to the White House. His third march started in Chattanooga, Tennessee and was headed to the state capitol in Jackson, Mississippi. He was carrying a letter that he planned to hand-deliver to Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett urging racial equality and an end to segregation. During his march, he wore a sandwich board sign that said “Equal rights for all and Mississippi or bust!” Moore said: "I intend to walk right up to the governor's mansion in Mississippi and ring his doorbell. Then I'll hand him my letter." ***** Unfortunately, on April 21, 1963, 70 miles into his march to Mississippi, Moore was found dead by the roadside, having been shot twice in the head at close range. No one was ever convicted of his murder. In his bag, he had the letter that he had planned to deliver. In part, it said, "the white man cannot be truly free himself until all men have their rights." He asked Governor Barnett to "Be gracious and give more than is immediately demanded of you...." Moore was 36 years old at the time of his murder. You can find additional information about William Moore, including pictures, on the Wiki History podcast page on Facebook.   This might be a downer to end with but I do want it to have an impact. This was a march by one brave man who stood for racial equality and wanted to take his views directly to the governor of Alabama. That took courage! He deserves to be remembered for his bravery and activism. That’s what rememberinghistory.com is all about!   So, that’s all for today’s podcast show. Marches are great! I hope that this trip down the memory lane of marches and marching has left you feeling as inspired as I am. From the biggest multi-city, multi-national marches to the 12-man march in Oakland and William Moore’s one-man march in Alabama, individuals can have an impact and make a difference. And marching is one way to make a difference AND make history.   In the next podcast show, you will learn HOW to march and the elements of an effective protest march. Learning history IS important but MAKING history is essential. And you’re gonna learn how to do JUST that in the next show. Remember to go to the Wiki History Podcast page for more information about great marches and great marchERS. And that for everyone who listens to these great and groundbreaking podcast show, rememberinghistory.com will make a contribution to the National Museum of African American History & Culture.   And let’s all remember the words of William Moore, "Be gracious and give more than is immediately demanded of you."   See you next time at rememberinghistory.com where we are remembering history AND we’re making it. Every day. Bye for now.  

Three years ago my husband was deployed with the Alabama National Guard. Since we are a Guard family, we know that it can always happen, but this one took us a little by surprise. He was tagged to go with a unit that was not his own and therefore two years earlier than what we had expected. It’s tough when you think you have two extra years to get your stuff together… and then suddenly you don’t. Can I get a hooah? Listen or read more at https://edsnapshots.com/planning-pitfalls/

During tonights show Scott D. Speight and Mike Chitwood are going to be discussing life, ministry and the future.  This will be a laid back discussion so feel free to call in with any questions. You can also email questions to scott@spiritualcarecenter.org.   Mike Chitwood is a Southern Baptist Pastor from central Alabama, a Chaplain with the Alabama National Guard and one of my students

During tonights show Scott D. Speight and Mike Chitwood are going to be discussing life, ministry and the future.  This will be a laid back discussion so feel free to call in with any questions. You can also email questions to scott@spiritualcarecenter.org.   Mike Chitwood is a Southern Baptist Pastor from central Alabama, a Chaplain with the Alabama National Guard and one of my students