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Richard Nixon and the Democratic Congress

Veterans of Richard Nixon’s White House gathered to talk about the president’s relationship with Congress. As he began his first term in 196… read more

Veterans of Richard Nixon’s White House gathered to talk about the president’s relationship with Congress. As he began his first term in 1969 he faced the opposition party in control of both the House and Senate. His former staffers recalled how he used White House invitations and trips aboard the presidential yacht to lobby Congressional members in pursuit of his legislative goals.

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  • David Ferriero Archivist of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
  • Wallace H. Johnson Special Assistant (Former) White House->Congressional Relations
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Richard Nixon and the Democratic Congress

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Program ID:
444761-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 27, 2018 | 7:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Jun 02, 2018 | 11:59am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • May 27, 2018 | 7:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 28, 2018 | 12:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 02, 2018 | 11:59am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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