William Colby Church Committee Hearing
CIA Director William Colby testified before the Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations with Respect to Intelligence Activities, commonly known as the Church Committee. This…
5,307 viewsCIA Director William Colby testified before the Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations with Respect to Intelligence Activities, commonly known as the Church Committee. This…
5,307 viewsAn interview with Senator Howard Baker (R-TN) from the 1980 presidential campaign. The interview was taped by Salem High School students in New Hampshire and played on cable access in parts …
302 viewsFormer Senator Howard Baker, Jr., talked about his career. He also talked about the career of former Senator Robert Dole (R-KS). This never-before-aired interview with historian Richard Nort…
2,447 viewsCurrent and former congressional leaders paid tribute to former New Hampshire Senator Warren B. Rudman who died November 19, 2012, at the age of 82. Senator Rudman was best remembered as a k…
1,587 viewsThe Bipartisan Policy Center paid tribute to “A Century of Service” by two of the center’s founders. From military service to careers in elected office, the combined public service of former…
723 viewsFormer Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger died June 2011 in Charlottesville, Virginia after suffering a short illness. He was the former secretary of state in the George H.W. Bush admin…
1,640 viewsRussell 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…
415 viewsThe panelists talked about the legacy of Winston Churchill. The panel, moderated by Bill vanden Heuval, included the son of Winston Churchill and the granddaughter of Harry Hopkins, an advis…
207 viewsSenator Robert Byrd was honored as his portrait was unveiled in the Old Senate Chamber. He was praised by many present and former colleagues who shared reminiscences. Senator Byrd has repres…
955 viewsFormer Senate Majority Leader Baker gave the keynote speech at a diner honoring the role and contributions of the Majority and Minority Committee Staff Directors of the Senate. His remarks w…
107 viewsMichael Beschloss made the opening remarks for the second day of the conference, talking about the uniqueness of the Carter campaign and victory and about some of the accomplishments of the …
348 viewsModerated by Jon Meacham, former members of the Carter administration talked about the Middle East, defense policy, and intelligence. Topics included Carter administration peace efforts, for…
288 viewsSenators commemorated the 200th Anniversary of the Constitution, and by extension the Senate. Members convened in the Old Senate Chamber before moving to the current Chamber. The Congression…
507 viewsAs part of a conference titled, “Votes and Jokes: Laughter and America’s Political Personality,” the participants examined both the humor used by politicians and the political commentary of …
381 viewsFormer Senator Thompson talked to students and faculty about public service in American life, his experiences in government, and the importance of civic engagement to the strength of the cou…
69 viewsIn this portion, Senator Howard Baker, Senate Watergate Committee Vice Chairman, questioned Mr. Bob Haldeman, Chief of Staff to President Nixon, on what President Nixon knew about the break-…
2,696 viewsThe Dirksen Congressional Center and the Senate Bicentennial Commission sponsored a forum on Senate party leaders of the 20th Century. Senators and scholars discussed Senate party leaders wh…
134 viewsFormer Senator Baker gave the keynote address at the 21st Annual Student Symposium of the Center for the Study of the Presidency. From his vantage point of having served both in the White Ho…
41 viewsThe Washington Press Club Foundation held its annual Salute to Congress Dinner, this year honoring the women in Congress. The remarks of some of the women were controversial because of their…
125 viewsThe Senate met in the Old Senate Chamber in the Capitol to celebrate its Bicentennial. Former and present leaders made remarks. A Video Presentation was aired explaining the Senate from 1789…
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