Other Moments in History -- Andrea Mitchell was there

And I mean that literally:


Cannae 216 B.C.:

"The Roman Army has just won a major battle here against the invading armies of Carthage. The recent polling says it wasn't even close. All praise to our victorious legions."

New York 1777:

"The word here in the colonies from insiders on General Howe's staff says that the insurgency headed by planter extremist George Al-Washington is in its last throes."

Paris: 1793:

"Well, the King is incredibly popular. Recent polling suggests he has never been more popular and is staying well ahead of current political trends. Excuse me for a moment."*

Sarajevo 1914:

"Fortunately, the popularity of the Hapsburg Imperial Family is incredibly high in the Balkans, leading to a period of peace and stability in the region that should last for centuries."

*The picture is a "joke" for those of you offended.