On March 19, 1979, C-SPAN transmitted live video of the U.S. House of Representatives in session. This was the first time the House permitted live television. The Senate followed seven years…
6,700 viewsPresident Ford addressed the Congress in his final State of the Union address. He discussed Vietnam, national defense, and fiscal policy issues.
2,215 viewsSpeaker O’Neill talked about the influences on his political career.
696 viewsHouse Speaker Tip O’Neill was honored by his colleagues before the unveiling of his official portrait.
314 viewsSpeaker Tip O’Neill talked about President Ronald Reagan’s economic and social programs. He answered reporters' questions.
103 viewsSpeaker Tip O’Neill and other Democrats talked with reporters about what the House of Representatives has accomplished this term and about the upcoming government shutdown.
97 viewsThe House debated appropriation and revenue bills for fiscal year 1987. Note: There is video breakup.
236 viewsPresident Corazon Aquino addressed a Joint Session of Congress. She spoke about the political turmoil and the economy of the Islands.
2,438 viewsPresident Jose Sarney of Brazil addressed a Joint Session of Congress. President Sarney’s speech was translated from Portuguese.
194 viewsHouse Speaker Tip O’Neill gave a speech titled: Harvard, Higher Education and the Nation.
66 viewsThe leadership of NAACP, National Organization of Women, National Women’s Political Caucus and Leadership Conference for Civil Rights expressed their opposition to the nomination of William …
116 viewsGovernor William Janklow talked about education in the state of South Dakota. Note: Due to the age of the program, there is some video breakup.
129 viewsHouse Speaker Thomas O’Neill talked about President Reagan wanting to speak to the House of Representatives. Speaker O’Neill expressed his disbelief over White House maneuvering to “lobby” t…
282 viewsThe House debated providing $27 million in humanitarian aid to Nicaraguan refugees and to prohibit direct aid to the Contras. Note: This is an incomplete program.
77 viewsPresident Ronald Reagan and other Guests paid tribute to Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill. During the dinner break, Steve Waldman talked about who the next Speaker may be and answered viewer…
537 viewsWitnesses testified on proposed economic assistance to Ireland and Northern Ireland and where the funding will come from.
135 viewsHouse Speaker Tip O’Neill talked about the year ahead for Congress.
127 viewsPresident Ronald Reagan, members of Congress and others talked about the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion.
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