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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…

Former President Gerald and Mrs. Betty Ford were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal Award for their service to the nation. Former President Ford was honored for healing the nation a…

After their weekly party lunch, Democratic senators talked about their legislative agenda and the diagnosis for Senator Edward Kennedy of a malignant brain tumor.

A panel discussion was held on global corporate citizenship. Discussion centered on the evolution of corporate involvement in a broader social agenda in recent years, and how that evolution …

Elections and swearing-in of the members for the 102nd Congress were shown. Rep. Foley (D-WA) was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. Rep. Gephardt (D-MO) and Rep. Mic…

Former Republican House Speaker Michel hosted the unveiling of a portrait of former Republican House Speaker Gingrich who was praised for his leadership. Speaker Hastert and others also hono…

Former U.S. House Chaplain James Ford delivered the commencement address to the graduates of Augsburg College. In his speech entitled “Good People Do Good Things,” he talked about the import…

Participants reflected on the career of former Representative Foley in the House of Representatives. They honored him for his years of service and shared their memories of working with Foley…

Members of congress, staff members, and family and friends of Representative George Brown attended a memorial service for the congressman, who died of a heart attack.

Congressional leaders paid tribute to the three newest members of NATO. They honored the accomplishments of Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic for their determination to achieve peace an…

Members of the 106th Congress and clergy gathered to reflect on their upcoming session and pray for guidance in the task.

Friends and colleagues gathered to pay their respects to the late Representative Sonny Bono, R-CA, who died in a skiing accident during the congressional recess. This memorial service was he…

President Clinton, Vice President Gore, Senator Lott, and Speaker Gingrich, along with Chief Abrecht, spoke during a memorial service for two Capitol Hill police officers slain in the Capito…

Members attended a memorial service for the late Representative Steven Schiff, who died earlier of cancer. Speaker Newt Gingrich, Senator Jeff Bingaman, and Senator Pete Domenici were among …

Actor and comedian Bob Hope was honored by Congress by being recognized as an honorary member of the armed forces. Mr. Hope is famous for having entertained United States troops during wars …

President Clinton, fellow House members, staff, friends and family paid tribute to the late Representative Walter Capps (D-California) in a ceremony held in the Capitol. Rep. Capps was a fir…

Members of Congress presented Patriarch Bartholomew I with a congressional gold medal. He is the head of the Orthodox Church with over 250 million members worldwide. Speaker Gingrich and oth…

The House convened for a Pro Forma session.

Friends and colleagues gathered to remember Bill Emerson, who represented the 8th district of Missouri from 1981 until his death on 22 June 1996 from lung cancer. During his tenure, he serve…

The Reverend Billy Graham and his wife Ruth Graham were presented the Congressional Gold Medal. Vice President Gore and others spoke of Reverend Graham’s career and inspirational teachings.