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Panelists talked about the career of Senator Bob Dole. He served in the Senate for 27 years and resigned during his unsuccessful presidential run in 1996. Among the topics they addressed wer…

Jonathan Earle talked about the contest for the position of speaker of the House in 1860. While Congress was grappling with the issues of secession and slavery, the House of Representatives …

Mona Sutphen talked about current Obama administration policies, including health care reform and upcoming priorities. She also responded to questions from the audience.

Lieutenant General William Caldwell, Commanding General, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth Commandant, spoke about the future of warfare and defense strategies for the 21st…

The U.S. Capitol Historical Society 2006 Spring Conference “Congress and Slavery in the 1840s and 1850s” is the third in the series, “The National Capitol in a Nation Divided: Congress and t…

Former President Clinton talked about the integrated global community and the importance of people realizing the interdependence of life today. He talked about the current acrimony in politi…

Professor Jonathan Earle talked about how he uses Tocqueville to teach U.S. history during the early 19th century.