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Nancy Pelosi -Speaker of The House

January 4, 2007 -“Madame Speaker . . . .”

January 4, 2007 – CBS Hourly News – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – January 4, 2007 – A historic day on Capitol Hill. For the first time in U.S. History, a Woman took the gavel as Speaker of The House. Nancy Pelosi, Representative from California, signaled a new era in

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President Truman

President Truman Holds A Press Conference – January 3, 1952

President Truman Press Conference – January 3, 1952 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – President Truman held a press conference, this January 3rd in 1952. True-to-form for most press conferences during his administration. Simple, direct; no frills. Just information and simple yes/no or “that’s my business” answers. During this press

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Chinese Crackdown on Falun Gong

December 26, 1999 – A Crackdown And A Coup

December 26, 1999 – NPR News – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – December 26, 1999 – the day after Christmas and it was business as usual. Hours after the spirit of peace, fellowship and goodwill toward man was over, China staged crackdowns and speedy trials of four key leaders of

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