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On the 50th anniversary of D-Day, C-SPAN aired a special presentation highlighting its importance. During the second day of the special, a number of World War II veterans, historians and war…

The House and Senate met jointly to commemorate the two hundredth anniversary of the U.S. Congress. Remarks by leaders are followed by the unveiling of commemorative stamps.

Former Soviet President Gorbachev addressed both houses of Congress in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol to discuss the new global political scene following the Cold War. He called for new t…

During a birthday celebration for former President Ronald Reagan, former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, former Senator Howard Baker, Senator Robert Dole, and others spoke about the accomp…

Numerous dignitaries, including former presidents Ford and Carter, attended the funeral mass for former House Speaker Thomas “Tip” O’Neill. House Rules Committee Chairman Joseph Moakley, als…

In the last official commemorations of the 50th anniversary of World War II, members of Congress, the Clinton administration, veterans, and other guests paid tribute to all those who served …

Senator Bob Dole (R-KS) and other Republican congressmen talked about the accomplishments of the 1994 congressional term and the 103rd Congress in general. After their remarks, they took que…

Cokie Roberts and Charlie Gibson hosted the tribute to House Minority Leader Robert Michel of Illinois. First elected to Congress in 1957, Representative Michel served in World War II, and t…

Senator Bob Dole and Senator Bob Michel briefed the press concerning the Republican legislative agenda during the coming weeks. He saluted the work of Senator Bob Packwood to “expose” severa…

Senator Bob Dole and Representatives Bob Michel and Newt Gingrich spoke with reporters following a Republican leadership meeting at the U.S. Capitol. They discussed the House and Senate comp…

Republicans gathered for the House-Senate Dinner and discussed the issues that they must emphasize to gain seats in U.S. House and U.S. Senate. Senator Coverdell and Representatives Dreier a…

Republican leaders, including Representative Bob Michel (R-Illinois) and Senator Bob Dole (R-Kansas) reacted to President Clinton’s welfare reform legislation. State governors spoke about th…

Republican National Committee Chairman Haley Barbour and Senate Minority Leader Robert Dole (R-KS) held a news conference, joined by other Republican members of Congress, to discuss Republic…

Prominent Republicans paid tribute to Congressman Robert Henry Michel, R-Illinois, who is not seeking re-election at the conclusion of this congressional term. Speakers praised his life and…

Representative Bob Michel, joined by Senator Bob Dole, Representative Tom Foley, and Governor James Edgar, spoke at his tribute dinner marking his 38 year career in the U.S. House of Represe…

Representative Tom Foley, Democrat from Washington, and Senator Bob Dole, Republican from Kansas, spoke at a news conference honoring the House tenure of Representative Michel. They discuss…

Following dinner, Senator Robert Dole (R-KS) spoke about President Ronald Reagan’s accomplishments during his eight years as president. Following his remarks and those of former Senator Bake…

President Clinton took media questions in. the Cabinet Room prior to his bipartisan leadership meeting. Questions focused on the trade embargo against Vietnam and cost shifting in the health…

President Clinton spoke by telephone with congressional leaders, congratulating them on the passage of the Brady handgun control legislation.

Following a signing ceremony at the White House, Congressional leaders briefed reporters concerning the chances for congressional approval of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).