Brady Bill Signing Ceremony
President Bill Clinton, joined by Jim and Sarah Brady and a number of congressional leaders, signed the long-debated Brady Bill. The Brady Bill created a five-day waiting period for a backgr…
4,244 viewsPresident Bill Clinton, joined by Jim and Sarah Brady and a number of congressional leaders, signed the long-debated Brady Bill. The Brady Bill created a five-day waiting period for a backgr…
4,244 viewsCivil rights activists spoke from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the 30th Anniversary March on Washington entitled, “Jobs, Justice and Peace.” The march, whose participants suppor…
3,198 viewsPresident Bill Clinton and other administration officials marked the anniversary of the Brady Bill and spoke about the continued need for stricter gun control laws.
145 viewsOn the first day of the Democratic Convention, speakers praised President Clinton and talked about various Democratic issues. Speakers included Senators Carol Moseley-Braun (D-IL) and Tom Da…
14,461 viewsGuests were interviewed about the Democratic Convention and telephone lines were opened for viewer comments.
79 viewsThe National Rifle Association’s Chief Lobbyist Tanya Metaksa debated Chairman of the group Handgun Control Sarah Brady, on current gun control legislation. They also took questions from the…
128 viewsThe participants discussed the plan of action that is needed to break the cycle of violence that is destroying the lives of our young people. Participants included Reverend Jesse L. Jackson,…
117 viewsThe participants discussed the nature of youth violence, how to advocate a more sensible and effective balance between punishment and prevention, and how to implement creative policies and p…
74 viewsThe House and Judiciary Subcommittee held a Hearing on Assault Weapons and crimes.
229 viewsPresident Clinton spoke about crime legislation during a campaign trip to Chicago designed to help the faltering re-election campaign of Representative Rostenkowski. During the event, the pr…
99 viewsSenator Metzenbaum and the others spoke with reporters about the passage of the Brady handgun control legislation. Secretary Reno took questions from reporters.
98 viewsPresident Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore met with James and Sarah Brady following the passage of the Brady Handgun Control Bill. Senator George Mitchell (D-ME) and Representative To…
395 viewsDuring a photo opportunity at the White House, President Bill Clinton spoke about the importance of the Brady Bill restricting the sale of handguns.
416 viewsWitnesses testified concerning the Brady Bill and efforts to limit the availability of firearms to those who have a tendency for violence. The witnesses described their experiences and the e…
196 viewsThe committee heard testimony from several panels on proposals to ban the manufacture and sales of assault rifles in the United States. The panel of citizens affected by assault rifles deliv…
2,959 viewsMembers of the Kennedy family, civil rights leaders, and the descendants of 1960's civil rights leaders spoke during a Catholic mass commemorating the 25th anniversary of the death of former…
2,009 viewsWomen on the panel discussed their experiences in the political world. They also took audience questions.
115 viewsSupporters of the Brady handgun control bill greeted reporters following the passage of H.R. 7, known as the Brady bill. It mandates a seven day waiting period for the purchase of a handgun,…
109 viewsJames and Sarah Brady testify about a proposed handgun waiting period.
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