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Congressional historians Richard Baker, Ray Smock, and Donald Ritchie talked about American history and the U.S. Congress.

Senate Historian Emeritus Donald Ritchie and former House Historian Raymond Smock talked about the history of the House and Senate, including the leaders, characters, legislation, and scanda…

Senate Historian Emeritus Donald Ritchie and former House Historian Raymond Smock talked about the history of the House and Senate, including the leaders, characters, legislation, and scanda…

Senate Historian Donald Ritchie talked about the U.S. Congress and its operations. He focused on popular depictions of congressional proceedings in movies such as Mr. Smith Goes to Washingto…

Professor John Splaine reviewed the first three debates and previewed this fourth debate. Mayor Daniel Cougill talked about his community’s efforts in re-enacting the debate. Professor Bob S…

The guest talked about his new book, Our Constitution, published by Oxford University Press and written for high school students. Topics included the history of the constitution, controvers…

The history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol from its opening in 1800 to the present were featured through taped segments on the various public and private spaces in the building, …

The history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol from its opening in 1800 to the present were featured through taped segments on the various public and private spaces in the building, …

Donald Ritchie, Associate Historian for the United States Historical Office, spoke about his book “Press Gallery: Congress and the Washington Correspondents.” The book traced the evolution …

Mr. Ritchie talked about the campaign between Democrat William Jennings Bryan and Republican William McKinley, the historical significance of the campaign and its lessons for today. A vi…

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…