Republican Contract with America Rally
Republican members of Congress held a campaign rally promoting a policy agenda called “A Contract with America.” More than 300 Republican candidates and challengers attended the rally. Feat…
1,727 viewsRepublican members of Congress held a campaign rally promoting a policy agenda called “A Contract with America.” More than 300 Republican candidates and challengers attended the rally. Feat…
1,727 viewsHouse Minority Leader Bob Michel, R-IL, reflected upon his life and career.
515 viewsOn 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…
1,026 viewsThe 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.
958 viewsOn March 19, 1979, C-SPAN transmitted live video of the U.S. House of Representatives in session. This was the first time the House permitted live television. The Senate followed seven years…
6,683 viewsHouse members and President Obama attended a memorial service in Statuary Hall for the late Speaker Thomas S. Foley.
1,139 viewsA portrait of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert was unveiled in Statuary Hall. House leaders spoke about the effect that Rep. Hastert had on the office of the Speaker of the House and Cong…
570 viewsFormer Representative Ray LaHood testified about his nomination to be secretary of transportation. In his remarks he said that transportation infrastructure projects would be a high priority…
415 viewsThe Ronald Reagan Presidential Library hosted a forum on President Ronald Reagan. Participants analyzed President Reagan’s leadership abilities, including his handling of the Cold War.
187 viewsFormer 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…
689 viewsElections and swearing-in of the members for the 102nd Congress were shown. Rep. Foley (D-WA) was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. Rep. Gephardt (D-MO) and Rep. Mic…
View in Congressional Chronicle778 viewsElections for the 101st Congress was shown. Rep. Jim Wright (D-TX) was elected Speaker of the House. Party leaders were announced and an election of other House officers was held.
View in Congressional Chronicle606 viewsAt the first meeting of the Carter-Baker Commission on Federal Election Reform a panel talked about voting technology and election administration. Among the issues they addressed were the us…
245 viewsU.S. Capitol Historical Society held a reception to honor the retiring members of the 109th Congress. Former Speaker of the House Foley spoke about opportunities for involvement after ret…
187 viewsRepresentative Dennis Hastert talked about the role of speaker of the House at a conference on the changing nature of the speakership. He talked about his leadership style, experiences in of…
50 viewsJ. Brian Smith talked about his book John J. Rhodes: Man Of The House, published by Primer. John Rhodes served as the Republican representative for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District from…
273 viewsDuring 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…
3,678 viewsIn excerpts from the House floor, House Speaker Tom Foley (D-WA) and Minority Leader Robert Michel (R-IL) saluted each other and said farewell to their colleagues. Democratic Whip David Boni…
676 viewsFormer Republican House Speaker Michel hosted the unveiling of a portrait of former Republican House Speaker Gingrich who was praised for his leadership. Speaker Hastert and others also hono…
258 viewsNumerous 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…
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