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Historic political event, Joe Biden and diverse crowd, American news archive, history and politics, past daily news coverage, political rally, presidential campaign, sound archive of significant moments.

January 6, 2003 – The Capitol Hill Shuffle – Giving North Korea One More Chance – A California Governor Is Sworn In For A Second Term (For Now).

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”48570″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”January 6, 2003 – NPR News – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] Become a Patron! January 6, 2003 – probably not an earth shattering day, by all accounts. But one which would have ramifications in the not-too-distant future. On Capitol Hill, Democrats were getting ready

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Edward R. Murrow news reporter black and white image during a broadcast, emphasizing historic journalism.

January 4, 1968 – A Dean Rusk News Conference –

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”48503″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”January 4, 1968 – State Department News Conference – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] A little is worth a whole lot: Become a Patron! Secretary of State Dean Rusk, giving a news conference on January 4, 1968. Giving a detailed break down of the previous

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Meeting of government officials and dignitaries in a historic parliamentary chamber, capturing political history and formal proceedings, with rich architectural details and attentive assembly.

January 3, 1936 – Opening Day Of Congress – Capitol Hill In The Days Of The New Deal.

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”48497″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”January 3, 1936 – Opening Day of Congress – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] It makes all the difference in the world: Become a Patron! January 3, 1936 – Opening day of the 74th Congress. The long, sometimes laborious ritual, but significant as it marked

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