Everett Dirksen and His Presidents

Byron Hulsey talked about the life and career of Everett Dirksen. Illinois Republican Everett Dirksen served in Congress from 1933 to 1969 a… read more

Byron Hulsey talked about the life and career of Everett Dirksen. Illinois Republican Everett Dirksen served in Congress from 1933 to 1969 and served as Senate Minority Leader from 1959 to 1969. The author looked at the Senator’s relationships with Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson. Byon Hulsey discussed the characteristics and traits that helped him shape important laws of the 1950s and '60s. Following his remarks, he answered questions from the audience.

Byron Hulsey is the author of Everett Dirksen and His Presidents: How a Senate Giant Shaped American Politics, published by the University of Kansas Press. close

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  • Sam Anthony Director National Archives and Records Administration->Author Lecture Program
  • Byron C. Hulsey Assistant Director University of Virginia->Jefferson Scholars Foundation

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Everett Dirksen and His Presidents

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Program ID:
162085-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Feb 24, 2001 | 8:03pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Mar 15, 2007 | 4:53am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Feb 24, 2001 | 8:03pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 25, 2001 | 11:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 04, 2001 | 5:22am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • May 05, 2001 | 9:25pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 21, 2001 | 10:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 15, 2007 | 4:53am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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