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The Senate: 1789-1989

Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) commemorated 200 years of Senate history in his recent book, The Senate: 1789-1989. The book consists of… read more

Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) commemorated 200 years of Senate history in his recent book, The Senate: 1789-1989. The book consists of speeches Senator Byrd delivered on the floor of the Senate about its history. He includes stories about senators such as Daniel Webster and Henry Clay as well as his personal experiences with Presidents Johnson and Nixon. close

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The Senate: 1789-1989

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Booknotes
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Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jun 18, 1989 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jun 16, 2012 | 6:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Jun 18, 1989 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 19, 1989 | 12:07am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 19, 1989 | 3:29am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 19, 1989 | 6:26am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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