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January 24, 1996

Richard Russell Statue Dedication

The late Senator Richard Russell of Georgia was honored by the unveiling of a statue of him in the rotunda of the Russell Senate Office Buil… read more

The late Senator Richard Russell of Georgia was honored by the unveiling of a statue of him in the rotunda of the Russell Senate Office Building, also named for him. Vice President Gore and others spoke about serving in the Senate with Senator Russell, who was a member from 1933-1971. The sculptor of the statue, Frederick Hart, was introduced. Senator Russell’s two surviving sisters unveiled the statue. close

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Robert C. Byrd U.S. Senator [D] West Virginia
Charles Campbell Chairman Russell (Richard B.) Foundation

Bob Dole U.S. Senator [R] Kansas
Al Gore Jr. U.S. Vice President [D] United States
Zell Miller Governor (Former) [D] Georgia
Sam Nunn U.S. Senator [D] Georgia
Ted Stevens U.S. Senator [R] Alaska

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U.S. CapitolU.S. Capitol
Office of the Architect of the CapitolOffice of the Architect of the Capitol

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Program ID:: 69521-1
Category:: Public Affairs Event
Format:: Ceremony
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Jan 24, 1996 | 4:00pm EST | C-SPAN.org
Last Aired:: Jan 25, 1996 | 6:48pm EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

Jan 24, 1996 | 11:32pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Jan 25, 1996 | 4:48am EST | C-SPAN 1
Jan 25, 1996 | 6:48pm EST | C-SPAN 2

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