Whip
Former Representative David Bonior (D-MI), author of Whip: Leading the Progressive Battle During the Rise of the Right, recalled his time in office.
247 viewsFormer Representative David Bonior (D-MI), author of Whip: Leading the Progressive Battle During the Rise of the Right, recalled his time in office.
247 viewsOn 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…
6,683 viewsPresident Ford addressed the Congress in his final State of the Union address. He discussed Vietnam, national defense, and fiscal policy issues.
2,205 viewsSpeaker O’Neill talked about the influences on his political career.
692 viewsJohn Farrell talked about his book Tip O’Neill and the Democratic Century: A Biography, published by Little, Brown & Company. Thomas Philip “Tip” O’Neill was the Speaker of the House for ten…
1,291 viewsNumerous dignitaries, including former presidents Ford and Carter, attended the funeral mass for former House Speaker Thomas “Tip” O’Neill. House Rules Committee Chairman Joseph Moakley, als…
2,679 viewsFormer Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill discussed the 1992 Presidential election and the next session of Congress, and speculated on the performance of a Clinton presidential administration.
698 viewsCallers commented on the results of the previous day’s presidential election and the victory of Democratic nominee Gov. Bill Clinton. Current and former House members also commented via tele…
117 viewsCurrent Speaker of the House of Representatives Thomas Foley and former Speaker Tip O’Neill commented briefly during a short historical overview of the office of Speaker of the House of Repr…
177 viewsWashington and Lee University hosted a Mock '92 Democratic Convention. National politicians are invited to take part.
227 viewsThe committee heard testimony on the National Cancer Act which was signed into law in 1971. The National Cancer Act made the fight against cancer a national priority, and provided money for …
126 viewsA roast of Evelyn Dubrow, the Vice President, Chief Lobbyist International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Some notable speakers included Alan Senator Simpson, R-Wyoming, Lane Kirkland, Presid…
208 viewsThe annual awards dinner of the National Press Foundation held in Washington, D.C. in 1989. The Sol Taishoff Award was presented to Brian Lamb of C-SPAN, and N. Christian Anderson of the Ora…
75 viewsHouse Speaker Tip O’Neill was honored by his colleagues before the unveiling of his official portrait.
308 viewsSpeaker Tip O’Neill talked about President Ronald Reagan’s economic and social programs. He answered reporters' questions.
102 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.
235 viewsPresident Corazon Aquino addressed a Joint Session of Congress. She spoke about the political turmoil and the economy of the Islands.
2,418 viewsPresident Jose Sarney of Brazil addressed a Joint Session of Congress. President Sarney’s speech was translated from Portuguese.
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