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King of the Lobby
2010-02-28T23:02:44-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYjI0XC8yOTIyMzctbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Kathryn Jacob, curator of manuscripts at Harvard University’s Schlesinger Library, recalls the political life of Sam Ward who during the mid-19th century was the most powerful lobbyist in Washington, DC. Ward, named the “King of the Lobby” was known for his interest in fine food and wine, which he shared with congressmen in the hopes of influencing their votes. Ms. Jacob reports that many politicians of the time felt that special interests would lead to the demise of democratic government and the press were equally critical of Sam Ward’s lobbying. Kathryn Jacob discussed her book at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Kathryn Jacob, curator of manuscripts at Harvard University’s Schlesinger Library, recalls the political life of Sam Ward who during the mid…
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Kathryn Jacob, curator of manuscripts at Harvard University’s Schlesinger Library, recalls the political life of Sam Ward who during the mid-19th century was the most powerful lobbyist in Washington, DC. Ward, named the “King of the Lobby” was known for his interest in fine food and wine, which he shared with congressmen in the hopes of influencing their votes. Ms. Jacob reports that many politicians of the time felt that special interests would lead to the demise of democratic government and the press were equally critical of Sam Ward’s lobbying. Kathryn Jacob discussed her book at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. close
Kathryn Jacob, curator of manuscripts at Harvard University’s Schlesinger Library, recalls the political life of Sam Ward who during the mid… read more
Kathryn Jacob, curator of manuscripts at Harvard University’s Schlesinger Library, recalls the political life of Sam Ward who during the mid-19th century was the most powerful lobbyist in Washington, DC. Ward, named the “King of the Lobby” was known for his interest in fine food and wine, which he shared with congressmen in the hopes of influencing their votes. Ms. Jacob reports that many politicians of the time felt that special interests would lead to the demise of democratic government and the press were equally critical of Sam Ward’s lobbying. Kathryn Jacob discussed her book at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. close
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