Jquery Date Picker not working MVC

Question

Hi

I am trying to merge the datepicker code into my current project.

I have been trying to follow this example on using the date picker using MVC (You may tell I am new at this).

http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/uploadfile/0c1bb2/calendar-control-using-jquery-ui-in-asp-net-mvc-5/

All I am getting is a blank box. No date picker.

I created a new project to see if I can isolate what I am missing and cannot get that to work either. I even resorted to copying the code from the sample with no luck.

any help would be appreciated.

I have attached my source code. What am I missing?