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Former Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander (R) began his “Walk Across New Hampshire” from Concord to Portsmouth which was just a few days before the 1996 New Hampshire primary. Mr. Alexander’…

Former education secretaries talked about the history of public education and current issues and trends in education. Following remarks about the history and current state of public educatio…

Tennessee electors cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States. Tennessee’s eleven electoral votes were cast for Governor George W. Bush.

Witnesses testified about possible campaign finance reform legislation, including measures to rotate regional primary systems, enhance criminal penalties of legislative abuses, and raising t…

At a fundraising event for the Iowa Republican Party, candidates spoke to Republican activists about their ideas and goals, and asked for support of their candidacy for the presidential no…

Citing his poor showing in the Iowa Straw Poll, Lamar Alexander announced that he would not seek the Republican nomination for president.

In an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, Governor Lamar Alexander, R-TN, said he would reconsider his candidacy after a poor showing in the Iowa Straw Poll.

Speaking to supporters at a family farm in Iowa, Mr. Alexander talked his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Among the issues he addressed were campaign financing, the moral cha…

Republican presidential candidate Lamar Alexander talked about his life and career, his political philosophy, and his reasons for running for president. Throughout the interview he related p…

Republican and Democratic presidential candidates and others joked about the tradition of the New Hampshire primary and political campaigns. The event was a fundraiser for the New Hampshire …

Republican presidential candidate Lamar Alexander addressed graduates about author Alex Haley and the importance of family. He described his discussions with him about his Pulitzer prize win…

Republican presidential candidate Lamar Alexander, former Education Secretary, spoke to supporters at a fund-raising dinner in Nashville, Tennessee. Republican presidential candidate Elizabe…

Eight candidates for the Republican presidential nomination spoke to party members about their agendas and visions for the Republican Party. Each gave a seven-minute speeches, with Elizabeth…

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) talked about the impeachment of President Bill Clinton and the accomplishments of the Republican Party. Among other issues, he spoke about Social Security, tax cut…

Republican Presidential Candidate Lamar Alexander discussed news stories such as the situations in Kosovo and Russia. He talked about his presidential bid, what he expects the race to be lik…

Elizabeth Dole spoke to a Des Moines, Iowa audience about her intentions to run for President in 2000. She talked about the experiences that led her to consider running for president, as we…

Republican Lamar Alexander announced that he would be a candidate for president in 2000. Promising better schools, higher family incomes and a stronger military, he suggested that he was th…

Various politicians talked about the possibility of participating in the presidential election in 2000. They focused on their personal qualifications and what they could bring to the office.

Secretary Alexander talked about immigration and the American stance as pro-immigration. He explained his pro-immigration view. He spoke about the American education of immigrants. He commen…

Former Education Secretary Lamar Alexander discussed headline news and his possible run for President in 2000. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and email.