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THE CAPITOL ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS

In honor of C-SPAN's three-part original TV series "The Capitol," the most extensive story of the U.S. Capitol building ever told on television, American Political Archive presents The Capitol Oral History Project airing every Saturday in June. This series will present new and exclusive interviews with members of Congress sharing their thoughts on this symbol of American democracy.
 
 
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE DENNIS HASTERT (R-IL) AND REP. JOHN LEWIS (D-GA)
This week hear Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert (R-IL) and Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) in an exclusive interview as they share their thoughts on this symbol of American democracy.
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06/03/2006: WASHINGTON, DC: 1 hr.
 
 
SEN. ROBERT BYRD (D-WV) AND SEN. TRENT LOTT (R-MS)
The Radio series includes new and exclusive interviews with members of Congress recorded for the television special. This week hear Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV) and Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS).
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06/10/2006: WASHINGTON, DC: 1 hr. 25 mins.
 
 
REP. MARCY KAPTUR (D-OH) AND REP. ZACH WAMP (R-TN)
The Capitol, it features new and exclusive interviews with members of Congress sharing their thoughts on the U.S. Capitol building. This week, we'll hear from Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN).
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06/17/2006: WASHINGTON, DC: 1 hr. 35 mins.
 
 
SEN. CHRIS DODD (D-CT), REP. PAUL KANJORSKI (D-PA), AND SEN. TED STEVENS (R-AK)
The Capitol, the series includes new and exclusive interviews with members of Congress sharing their thoughts on this symbol of American democracy. In our final program, hear from Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT), Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D-PA), and Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK).
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06/24/2006: WASHINGTON, DC: 50 mins.
 
 
ROBERT RIMINI, HISTORIAN, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
"The Capitol Oral History Project" continues. This week, the first of two programs with the Historian of the United States House of Representatives, Robert Remini.
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07/01/2006: WASHINGTON, DC: 1 HR. 22 mins.
 
 
ROBERT RIMINI, HISTORIAN, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
"The Capitol Oral History Project" continues. This week, the second of two programs with the Historian of the United States House of Representatives, Robert Remini.
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07/08/2006: WASHINGTON, DC: 1 HR. 14 mins.
 
 
DICK BAKER, SENATE HISTORIAN, & DON RITCHIE, ASSOCIATE HISTORIAN
On the heels of C-SPAN's recent television series "The Capitol," American Political Archive is airing original interviews on the history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol. This week, we'll explore the Senate side of the Capitol building with Senate Historian Dick Baker and Associate Senate Historian Don Ritchie.
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07/15/2006: WASHINGTON, DC: 2 HRS. 9 mins.
 
 
BILL ALLEN, ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN OF THE U.S. CAPITOL
Throughout the month of July C-SPAN Radio has been airing original interviews with members of Congress, historians, curators, and journalists sharing their thoughts on the history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol. This week features an interview from Bill Allen, the Architectural Historian of the U.S. Capitol.
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07/29/2006: WASHINGTON, DC: 1 HRS. 30 mins.
 
 


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