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President Lyndon Johnson talked with advisors and Congressional members about an important Federal judgeship for Wisconsin, education and financial bills and Vietnam. Note: Some language ma…

Anchored by Walter Cronkite, this series examines controversies over the findings of the Warren Commission Report on the Assassination of President Kennedy. Episode three of four includes in…

President Lyndon Johnson spoke with advisors and congressional leaders about relations with the media, the passing of the Civil Rights bill, problems with Cuba, Texas politics and the tax an…

President Lyndon Johnson spoke with Congressional leaders and advisors about his excise tax bill, the U.S. auto industry, continuing violence on Panama and an investigation of his former aid…

President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 conversations about dealing with Congress. Topics include the TFX or Tactical Fighter Experimental Plane; wheat legislation; the debt limit; and a foreign ai…

President Lyndon Johnson spoke with his advisors about fighting in the Middle East, a visit to the United Nations by Soviet Premier Kosygin and his efforts to set up a meeting and a pending …

President Lyndon Johnson talked about a threatened strike against the railroads and financial legislation with AFL-CIO President George Meany, Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, and Senate F…

President Lyndon Johnson talked about appointments, the economy, foreign policy, and leaks to the press in calls with Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Senate Republican Leader Everett Dirksen…

General Maxwell Taylor (Retired) testified at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing investigating the Vietnam War. His opening statement was followed by committee member questions.

Russell Long moderated a session focused on Senate party leaders from 1953 to 1977. Panelists discussed Lyndon Johnson, Everett Dirksen, and Mike Mansfield. The symposium marked the end of f…

Reverend Chris Andrews, Pastor First United Methodist Church, eulogized former Senator Russell Long D-LA

After Morning Business, the Senate debated the William Rehnquist nomination. Note: This is an incomplete session.

Conferees reviewed the proposed compromise of the tax reform bill. Note: This is an incomplete program.

After Morning Business, the Senate debated the continuing broadcasting of Senate proceedings.

Committee members discussed budget recommendations with staff members.

After a Meet & Greet, Senator John Breaux and Louisiana representatives talked with Breaux supporters

Senators debated amendments to the Tax Reform Act of 1986. Amendments were required to be revenue neutral.

Committee members reviewed proposals for the new tax policy.

Senators made their closing statements on the tax reform bill.

Doctor William Roper testified on his nomination. Senators debated authorizing the fast tracking of the U.S.- Canada Free Trade negotiations. Committee staff briefed Senators on a proposed c…